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International News - Fireworks signs deal with Holland Media Group
Fireworks International, the international distribution arm of CanWest Entertainment, has signed an output deal with Holland Media Group giving the Dutch broadcasting group the TV rights in Holland to all Fireworks'
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DE VILLIERS QUITS DISNEY
President and managing director of Walt Disney International Europe Etienne de Villiers has resigned from the company after 14 years. De Villiers said he had been talking to Walt Disney International
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SKY MAKES A DATE WITH TALENT TV FOR MORE OF THE VILLA
Sky One has recommissioned dating gameshow The Villa from Talent Television. Ordered by Sky One director of programming Jamie Roberts, the second run of the series will have an extended run
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PPV SERVICE FRONT ROW STEALS MARCH ON SKY AT CWC
Cable & Wireless Communications has this week dropped Sky Box Office as its on-demand pay-per-view (ppv) movie service for analogue customers, in favour of rival cable service Front Row. The cable
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ITC digital plans criticised by RSLs
The ITC's report on enhancing the UK's digital TV frequencies following analogue switch-off, the Genesis Project, has stirred up controversy with the organisation that represents local TV stations.The Local Independent TV
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ORCHARD COVERS US POLL
Former BBC News controller, TV news channels Tim Orchard has accepted a new job at the corporation, overseeing coverage of the US presidential elections. The move follows the January overhaul at
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ITV takes part in global song competition
ITV director of programmes David Liddiment has commissioned a major new competition format from Carlton TV and Mike Mansfield Television, which aims to find the world's most popular song, writes Colin Robertson.
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HENLEY MOVES UP TO MANAGING EDITOR AT CLASSIC
Classic FM has named news editor and programme manager Darren Henley as managing editor. The move forms part of a series of internal changes and sees Henley taking responsibility for day-to-day
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Trade Talk - Steve Clarke
On why proper funding and strong leadership are vital if the BBC is to build a commercial film policy.
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TV CORP CHIEF TO HEAD MENTORN AS S+V'S FOULSER STEPS UP
The Television Corporation chief executive Chris Rowlands revealed that he has taken over as chief executive of Mentorn Group from Tom Gutteridge, as TV Corp revealed a fall in pre-tax profits
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DEDICATED KIDS CHANNEL FOR HANNA-BARBERA CLASSICS
Cartoon Network UK is to launch a new animation channel called Boomerang to feature classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Targeting babyboomers and their children, Boomerang will launch on 27 May, showcasing classic animations
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LAUGHTON CHAIRS FESTIVAL
The Sheffield International Documentary Festival has appointed former United Broadcasting & Entertainment chief executive Roger Laughton as its new chairman. Starting in January 2001, he replaces Roger James.
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Off the Record - What a carry on
Company Pictures was naturally delighted to sign up Barbara Windsor as an advisor on Cor, Blimey! its ITV drama about Babs' relationship with fellow Carry On star Sid James which airs
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CARLTON INTERNATIONAL SECURES THREE NEW DEALS
Carlton International has struck three new deals with new UK entertainment channel Hallmark Entertainment Network, Channel 5 and Flextech lifestyle channel Living. Hallmark, which is set to launch on Sky Digital
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International News - Kumahor leaves Capricorn for target sales role
UK-based Target Distribution has hired a new sales executive to look after Asia, central and eastern Europe, eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Clare Kumahor joins from Capricorn Programmes where she
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BSC's Holme calls for TV 'lessons' in schools
Schools should teach children how to plan their TV viewing in the multichannel age, according to Broadcasting Standards Commission chairman Lord Holme, writes John Lewis.
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ONEWORD SIGNS DEAL TO BROADCAST FICTION READINGS
New digital radio station Oneword has secured the rights to broadcast classic fiction readings from Martin Jarvis and Juliet Stevenson. The agreement between the two actors and the new comedy, books
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Cover story - Europe's cross-border raiders
A flurry of recent acquisitions and mergers are beginning to consolidate European broadcasting. Chris Forrester examines the future shape of the industry across the continent and whether the marriages are likely to continue.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Land of opportunity
Japan has historically been an unwelcoming place for foreign programming - it was famously the only major market where even Dallas failed to make it. But all that is set to change. William Rea reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Canadian Buyers - Filling the slots
Canadian broadcasters will be seeking a wide range of programmes from dramas and one-off series to sci-fi and internet-friendly propositions. Denis Seguin reveals the programmers' target areas for this year's market.