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NewsFirst Light takes indie status
Birmingham-based First Light, an initiative set up by media production company Hi8us which is designed to nurture young talent in the film industry, has registered as an independent.
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NewsLBC radio ventures out of London
London-based LBC radio is set to expand its audience reach by 17 million when it launches nationally on DAB digital radio from the beginning of September.
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NewsFearne and Reggie given Radio 1 weekend slot
BBC Radio 1 has handed Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates the weekend breakfast show, replacing DJ Spoony who is quitting in late September.
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NewsJames Bond set ruined in Pinewood Studios fire
The James Bond set at Pinewood Studios has been destroyed in a fire that broke out yesterday morning, the third to hit the studios in 22 years.
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NewsNew fund launched at Brit Doc
A new documentary fund supporting programmes that highlight contemporary social and political issues has been launched by Channel 4 and the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust.
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NewsTOTP goes out on a high with 3.8m
The BBC's 42-year old chart show Top of the Popswent out fighting with 3.8 million (20.5%) at 7pm as BBC2 secured a strong Sunday night performance.
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NewsThe sound of music attracts 5.6m for BBC1
BBC1's new series How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? peaked with 5.6 million (33.6%) at 7.30pm as the nation searched for the new star of Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End hit musical The Sound of Music.
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NewsLBC left reeling after chaotic night
Talk radio station LBC 97.3FM found itself in a sticky situation last night when a foul-mouthed caller branded DJ Iain Lee a 'c***' three times on air.
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NewsLee joins Granada International
Carol Lee has been appointed vice-president of home entertainment in North America at ITV-owned distributor Granada International (GI).
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Format Focus: big brother: all-stars
An all-star contestant edition of Big Brothercould help Channel 4 and Endemol UK revive the series' fortunes.
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C4I and ID sign first-look deals
Channel 4 International and ID Distribution have secured first-look deals with indies V Good Films and True North respectively.
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NewsMajor US seller expands into UK
Competition in the already crowded UK distribution market is set to intensify, with major US distributor Alfred Haber Distribution to sell British-made content for the first time.
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Hit hires News Corp exec in Japan
Hit Entertainment has hired seasoned news Corp executive Frank Foley to the position of senior VP, Japan.
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BBC Worldwide hosts third Latin America Showcase
BBC Worldwide Americas will screen some 400 hours of programming to buyers at its third annual BBC Showcase Latin America this September.
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Australian mobile deal for The Office and Little Britain
BBC Worldwide has struck a deal with Vodafone to offer downloadable clips from such series as The Office, Little Britainand Doctor Whoto mobile phone users in New Zealand and Australia.
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NewsElectric Sky to co-produce HD programming with Voom
Electric Sky is to co-produce two high definition series with US channel operator Voom HD Networks.
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NewsNBDtv unveils new sales team
International distributor NBDtv has restructured its sales team with a number of key appointments, following its acquisition last year by DCD Media.
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NewsID plans new media push
ID Distribution is forecasting turnover to hit£10m for the current financial year and is gearing up for a push into new media as it prepares to celebrate its second anniversary at Mipcom.
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NewsZig Zag ramps up US business
Zig Zag Productions has lined up a US co-pro partner and an international distributor for its latest Five documentary, Death in the Deep Freeze.
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NewsComment: Putting the squeeze on UK drama
While producers have been understandably concerned about ITV's plans to lower its programming costs, the impact on the UK distribution sector could also be substantial.