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Britt Allcroft buys Media Merchants
Britt Allcroft has bought Art Attack indie Media Merchants for£14 million as it looks to boost its presence in children's programming and merchandising, writes Ashley Davies.
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Overnight Ratings - Al-Fayed security man grips Tonight audience
ITV clocked up a number of successes last week, with strong showings for programmes across the week, writes Paul Donovan.
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SKY PREMIER TO AIR TAYLOR TRIBUTE CONCERT
Sky Premier is to screen fundraising concert Elizabeth Taylor - A Musical Celebration, a star-studded tribute to the Hollywood actress, which takes place at the Royal Albert Hall in May. Sky
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NOTHING REAL PICKS TYRELL AS SHAKE AGENT
Tyrell has been chosen by US software producer Nothing Real as its main reseller in the UK for its Shake compositing software. Shake is optimised for large image resolutions, and Tyrell
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IRISH TROUBLES FILMS AIR AGAIN IN ADVANCE OF BRITS DOC
BBC 2 is to mark the broadcast of Peter Taylor's new documentary series on Northern Ireland, Brits, with a repeat of two episodes from his acclaimed previous two series on the
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ITC URGES BAN FOR ADULT X SATELLITE CHANNEL
The Independent Television Commission is recommending that media secretary Chris Smith ban foreign satellite channel Adult X. The ITC claims the Adult X service offends good taste and decency. Under the
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DMG ADDS MEDWAY FM TO SOUTH-EAST HOLDING
DMG Radio has added Medway FM to its eight radio licences in the south-east of England. The new acquisition means DMG Radio now has stations operating in five counties in the
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International News - Cinar audit finds£77m of 'unauthorised investments'
Uncertainty surrounds the future of Canadian producer and distributor Cinar Corporation after an internal audit revealed $122 million (£77 million) of 'unauthorised investments' not passed by the company's board. The animation
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CHRYSALIS TO TWEAK THIRD TOP TEN SERIES FOR C4
Channel 4 has asked Chrysalis to redevelop its Saturday night Top Ten ... music series from a genre-based concept - as in Top Ten Boy Bands - to a year-based one,
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McGrath steps up to C4 daytime role
Channel 4 daytime deputy commissioning editor Jo McGrath has been confirmed as the channel's new department head, replacing Julia Foote LeStage who returned to the US last month, writes Ashley Davies.
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MICROSOFT FUNDS C4 SERIES
Microsoft is funding three four-minute programmes about the internet on Channel 4. The short films, Living in the e-World, produced by indie The Beach, will be broadcast as part of C4's
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C4 warms up for opera
Channel 4 commissioning editor, music and performance Jan Younghusband has given the go-ahead for three operas to be broadcast this year, writes Ashley Davies.
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C4 leads RTS field
Channel 4 has emerged as the frontrunner in this year's Royal Television Society (RTS) programme awards, picking up nominations for 22 of the 74 shortlisted entries.BBC 1, BBC 2 and ITV
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4MC UK invests in Cintel C-Reality systems
4MC UK has bought two Cintel C-Reality telecine systems for its two London sites, after indications that the system is finding favour among Hollywood Studios for its quality of transfer.Simon Willkinson,
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HR3d has completed five animated commercials for Nestle Nido Kiddy Dough, to be aired in the Middle East. Commissioned by Publi-Graphics Dubai, the commercials were directed by John Wake, with a
HR3d has completed five animated commercials for Nestle Nido Kiddy Dough, to be aired in the Middle East. Commissioned by Publi-Graphics Dubai, the commercials were directed by John Wake, with a
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P3 edited and applied digital effects to the new Basement Jaxx video (released next week), directed by Simon and Felix from the group. Based on the track Bingo Bango, the video
P3 edited and applied digital effects to the new Basement Jaxx video (released next week), directed by Simon and Felix from the group. Based on the track Bingo Bango, the video
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P3 launches offline outpost
Non-linear editing facility P3 has opened a new editing facility near its central London base.Based around five non-linear Avid Media Composers, the new facility is called P3 Outpost and will allow
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NTL puts£25m into interactive fund
NTL chiefs have announced a new£25 million fund to kick-start interactive production in the UK.The cable outfit aims to turn the TV industry's best interactive ideas into actual programming. Broadcasters
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NEWS 24 AND ITV HEAD THE HONOURS AT TRIC
BBC News 24 was named the satellite/digital channel of the year at the Television and Radio Industries Club Awards (TRIC) on Tuesday (14 March).The channel beat off competition from Discovery and
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Rolling News - 24-hour battle stations
ITN has finally joined the fray and will launch a 24-hour news channel this summer into an already a competitive market. Tara Conlan takes a look at the runners and riders and their current form as they jostle for space in the UK.