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TV export figures for 1998 released
The British Television Distributors Association's (BTDA) first official export figures have revealed that in 1998 BTDA members racked up overseas sales of $503.8m (£335m).Television programming sales accounted for nearly $378.5m (£252m)
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Lion opens US office
Independent Lion TV has opened a permanent US base in Washington DC, in addition to its three production offices, following a raft of commissions, writes Tara Conlan.Staffing for the new office
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New role for FilmFour
FilmFour International is taking responsibility for selling its films to international broadcasters from Channel 4 International, writes Ashley Davies.Until now, FilmFour International has focused on theatrical sales but managers have decided
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Carlton takes stake in Oz show
Carlton International has agreed one of its biggest international distribution deals, securing rights for a new Australian series from the maker of Heartbreak High, writes Colin Robertson.Carlton will invest a multimillion
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NO LINK UP FOR LINK AS MERGER TALKS FOUNDER
Talks between licensing specialist Link and distributor Entertainment Rights about a possible merger have concluded without a deal. However, Link sources said negotiations with a number of 'strategic partners' are likely
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ACTION TIME SHOWS SELL ACROSS EUROPE
Action Time has secured a number of European deals for its entertainment shows Alphabet Game, Chance of a Lifetime and Watercolour Challenge. Spanish producer Boca Television and broadcaster Antena 3 have
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NewsPlayboy on IPTV
Tiscali TV has signed a deal with Playboy TV UK to broadcast a selection of its adult channels, the first time they have been delivered via IPTV in the UK.
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RTE KEEPS HOME AND AWAY UNTIL 2005 AND RESTRUCTURES
RTE Television has continued its rights agreement with distributor Southern Star for Australian soap Home & Away on its Network 2 channel until the end of 2005. The Irish broadcaster also
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WILDSCREEN AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
A shortlist of nominations for the Wildscreen Panda Awards 2000 has been announced. Of the 26 UK nominees. Bristol-based Tigress Productions was shortlisted for all three of its entries, with other
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ANGLIA AND INTERNATIONAL CO-FUNDER TEAM UP
Anglia Television and international co-funding shop ECM Productions have teamed up to develop a number of new entertainment and factual formats for the UK and global markets. The range of programmes
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WEST 175 MEDIA GROUP SETS UP IN NEW ZEALAND
Aim-listed producer/distributor West 175 Media Group is signalling a drive into the radio sector with the acquisition of a radio frequency in Christchurch, New Zealand to be called Radio Canterbury. The
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JIM HENSON COMPANY PROMOTES FLETCHER
The Jim Henson Company has named senior vice-president, international production and distribution Angus Fletcher and senior vice-president, creative affairs Juliet Blake as executive vice-presidents and co-heads of the Jim Henson Television
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TWI-BACKED NETWORK SOFT LAUNCHES IN ASIA
Network of the World (Now), the new TV channel backed by producer and distributor TWI, has soft launched in Asia, broadcasting an initial two hours a day, linked to continuously updated
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Super Hooper
'Wacky pioneer' Richard Hooper is poised to blow a breath of fresh air through the corridors of the Radio Authority, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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Living links with Fireworks for Blood Ties
Living has struck a deal with distributor Fireworks International to acquire 22 x 60-minute Canadian supernatural crime thriller Blood Ties.
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NEWS ANALYSIS - Will BBC get IT right?
Government pressure to find more than£1bn in savings has spurred the BBC to enter the technology arena with a new commercial venture. But it may be overreaching itself.
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OPINION - Don't ignore the regional voice
In the run-up to a white paper, a single regulator has already emerged as a firm industry favourite (recommended by the Radio Authority and, grudgingly, the Broadcasting Standards Commission, although at
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BBC COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES - The money programmes
BBC Worldwide is increasingly becoming the corporation's cash cow and it has been set even more ambitious targets in order to help fund digital services and the£1.1bn it needs to make in efficiency savings.
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INTERVIEW - Wayne's world
Entertainment and features at BBC Manchester has been turned around since Wayne Garvie took over with a slate of youth-orientated programming which has given the once-ailing department an indie-style buzz.
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RATINGS ANALYSIS - Present perfect
It may seem like there is no escape from Carols Vorderman and Smillie but it's the Richard and Judy combo which dominates the small screen in terms of exposure.