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The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions
The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions
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Grand Alliance to seek out UK indies
Grand @lliance, the planned pan-European new media incubation vehicle backed by Carlton, Mediaset, Kirch, Telecinco and TF-1, is gearing up to become a major European gateway for UK independent producers.Carlton director
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All Out in BBC radio wins
Radio indie All Out Productions has racked up a new commission from BBC World Service Education, plus a 20-part recommission from BBC Radio 5 Live, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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On Digital attacks Sky over sales aid
On Digital is writing to its channel suppliers to rally support for a potential legal action against rival operator BSkyB over retail promotional material.The digital terrestrial broadcaster is claiming that a
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BBC to aid Botswana TV launch
BBC Resources' new consulting & projects division has taken over the launch phase of Botswana Television in the midst of some controversy, writes Nick Radlo.
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OFF THE RECORD - Free agents
Readers will be fascinated to hear that Jeremy Paxman's uber-agent Anita Land is setting up her own agency, much to the dismay of all those at her current berth Simpson Fox.
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EX-FILMFOUR EXEC LEYS TAKES TV ROLE AT LITERARY AGENT
Former FilmFour deputy head of development Kate Leys has joined literary agents Gillon Aitken Associates in the new post of film and television executive. Her job will be to advise the
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ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY STAGES ADSL EVENING
The Royal Television Society is staging an event next week entitled ADSL: Turning Copper into Gold. The event will feature BT Broadband Solutions manager, channels to market Rob Lee and includes
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EBU HITS OUT AT FAILURE OF ADS VIRTUAL SELF REGULATION
The self regulation of virtual advertising by broadcasters has failed according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The EBU said last week that although it drew up a code of conduct
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Bectu and ad body reach agreement
Bectu and the Advertising, Film & Videotape Producers Association (AFVPA) have finally agreed new terms on pay and conditions, ending 16 months of protracted negotiations.Freelance technicians who make commercials for film
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COMEDY LAB PICKS TOONS FROM ABSOLUTELY AND FIRESIDE
Channel 4 has ordered two new animations for the Comedy Lab. Indie Absolutely Productions is behind 1 x 10-minute animation Meat Snack Systems, which features a half man/half android and a
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Dotty about TV
Liam Hamilton has traded LWT for new media. Georgina Lipscomb follows his journey from trainee journalist to dotcom supremo.
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OFF THE RECORD - Scout and about
And lastly, the heart-warming tale of Scout FM, a radio station brought to the good people of Ashford in Kent at the weekend thanks to a special four-day radio license broadcasting
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BRISTOL'S SAT-7 BREAKS INTO AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST
Bristol-based Christian broadcaster Sat-7 has launched a new digital service in North Africa and the Middle East. From 18 May Sat-7, which offers a dedicated Arabic language service to the regions,
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BROWN AND ADAMS APPOINTED AT SOHO 601
Soho 601 has announced two appointments. Senior post-producer Matt Adams has been promoted to the board in recognition of his role in expanding the company's core business, while senior Inferno artist
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Football League considers C5's magazine programme proposal
The Football League is understood to be considering a bid by Channel 5 for the rights to broadcast a football magazine show, writes Tara Conlan.
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ITN RESHUFFLES C5 PACK TO MAKE TURNESS DEPUTY ED
ITN has unveiled a reshuffle following deputy editor of Channel 5 News Mark Adams' move to head up Euronews last week (Broadcast, 26.5.00). Head of ITN core news Deborah Turness takes
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Ross replaces C4 drama chief Neal
Channel 4 has poached BBC Independent Commissioning Group (ICG) head of drama Tessa Ross to replace Gub Neal as head of drama.Ross, who is currently working out her notice at the
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C4 METROSEXUALITY DRAMA GOES INTO PRODUCTION
Feelgood Fiction and Vicarious Productions have started filming their new late-night gay soap, Metrosexuality, for Channel 4, following a pilot last autumn. The 6 x 30-minute series, which was ordered by
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C4 sets up toon scheme
Channel 4 is starting a computer-generated digital animation scheme to nurture new creative talent, writes Ashley Davies.