All articles by Robert Shepherd – Page 6
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NewsSky and Discovery in shock ad sales renewal
Sky and Discovery Europe have called a truce on their year-long ad sales legal battle by signing a new four year deal starting in January 2010.
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NewsZig Zag gets cash boost
Movie production and finance firm Future Films has entered the TV space for the first time by signing a funding deal with Zig Zag Productions.
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NewsSky plans £1.5m rebrand
BSkyB is to carry out a £1.5m rebrand in an effort to position itself as a warmer and more customer-friendly brand.
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NewsAngelina Ballerina dances around the world
MIPCOM: Children’s indie and rights owner Hit Entertainment has signed distribution deals with 14 international broadcasters for Angelina Ballerina - The Next Steps.
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NewsAbsolute Radio makes programming changes
Absolute Radio has made a series of senior programming team changes, including the promotion of Jo Russell Show producer Paul Sylvester to head of the station’s programme schedule.
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NewsLiving snares Cougar Town
Living has acquired US comedy Cougar Town, featuring Courtney Cox as a newly single woman on the prowl for younger men.
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NewsSky nets NCIS spin-off
Sky1 has picked up the rights to CBS US police procedural drama NCIS: Los Angeles, the first spin-off from the popular NCIS.
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NewsITV1 eyes Dancing On Ice spin-off for Friday night slot
ITV1 will launch a Friday night primetime Dancing On Ice spin-off when the celeb skating show returns in the new year.
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News19 exec to lead Discovery AFP push
Discovery Networks International has appointed former 19 Entertainment exec Chris Shaw to secure more AFP and negotiate its new UK business ad sales contract.
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NewsSky Movies Indie goes HD
Sky Movies will launch its tenth high definition channel next month with the advent of Indie HD.
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NewsPubs to get Sky 3D first
BSkyB is to offer loyal pub subscribers its new cutting edge 3D TV service before it is released to the domestic market.
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NewsShed Media posts profit hike
Shed Media posted a 34% rise in half year pre-tax profit after another impressive performance by its US business.
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NewsVirgin Media set for LSE listing
Virgin Media said it expects to make its long-awaited debut on the London Stock Exchange next month, a move aimed at increasing its shareholder base and profile in the UK and Europe.
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NewsWatch orders Thorpe Park gameshow
Heather Mills and Katie Price are among a number of famous faces who will brave a series of extreme theme park rides as part of a new TV gameshow on Watch.
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NewsVirgin Media website to host on-demand Disney content
Virgin Media is to launch a website hosting on-demand third-party content and has kicked off proceedings by signing a major three-platform deal with Disney.
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NewsBBC Radio looks into indie sector commissioning
BBC Radio is conducting an internal review of its relationships with the indie sector, which is to be followed by a separate BBC Trust consultation in the new year.
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NewsExec anger as Talkback is handed Webber’s Wizard
BBC entertainment execs are up in arms following the corporation’s surprise decision to hand the production of BBC musical talent format The Wizard Of Oz to indie Talkback Thames.
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NewsRadio 2 salutes Benny Hill
Made in Manchester Productions is to follow up its documentary celebrating the life of Dick Emery with a tribute to Benny Hill as part of BBC Radio 2’s upcoming comedy season.
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NewsIain Lee to host Absolute comedy show
Absolute Radio is launching a late night comedy show fronted by presenter and comedian Iain Lee.
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NewsVoice of Radio 4 to leave after swearing on air
BBC continuity announcer Peter Jefferson, known as the ‘Voice of Radio 4’, is to leave after 45 years at the corporation.