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NewsGCap abandons stations sale
10am:Radio group GCap Media has abandoned the sale of nine local stations after failing to generate a high enough offer.
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NewsITV4 picks up contentious US series The Book of Daniel
ITV4 has decided to screen a controversial US drama that caused outrage among conservative religious groups and was axed after only a month on air in America.
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NewsITV bidders call in PR firm
1pm:The PR battle for control of ITV has broken out in earnest with the Greg Dyke-led consortium of private equity groups bringing in City-PR firm Brunswick to spearhead its public relations.
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NewsTV and radio analysis show commissioned for Iraq
8am:The Iraq subsidiary of UK advertising agency Media Reach has been commissioned by the US administration to make a weekly analysis show for broadcast across Iraq.
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NewsRevenues down at Chrysalis
10am:The Chrysalis Group said today it expected revenues to drop by 4% year on year in its forthcoming results.
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NewsPhil Mitchell's return greeted by 9.6m
An extended episode of BBC1's EastEnderson Friday failed to attract extra viewers, with 9.6 million (42.9%) tuning in to watch Phil Mitchell's return to Albert Square.
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NewsID inks VOD deals in Europe
ID Distribution has struck a trio of deals with European broadcasters and IPTV platforms to distribute VOD content from US channel operator Rainbow Media.
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Mentorn International gets Work Out
Newly rebranded Mentorn International will be looking to flex its distribution muscles at MipTV with the launch of new US reality series Work Out.
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NewsPlanet Earth evolves with 8.6m
Interest in BBC1's critically-acclaimed Planet Earthshows no signs of abating with Sunday's edition gaining 8.6 million (33.1%) at 9pm.
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NewsTarget picks up BBC dramas
Target Entertainment has secured the rights to over 20 hours of new BBC drama programming, including the latest series from Fat Friendscreator Kay Mellor, Tiger Aspect's Pinochet in Suburbiaand BBC4's The Chatterley Affair.
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World Cup live on Smartphone mobiles
Viewers with 'Smartphone' mobiles - which allow access to the internet - look set to be able to watch this summer's World Cup live on their handsets thanks to new 'place-shifting' set-top box technology.
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Zone Vision brings Troma clips to mobiles
Channel operator Zone Vision is expanding its presence in the mobile space, with the launch of a new Horror Channel wap site featuring video clips from Lloyd Kaufman's cult Troma films library.
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NewsUK dominates Content 360
UK companies have dominated the nominations for Milia's inaugural Content 360 digital commissioning competition, which is being organised in partnership with the BBC, the Korean Broadcasting Commission and the National Film Board of Canada.
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NewsIRM encourages indies to go interactive
Indie producers are missing out on a wealth of interactive opportunities, according to the team behind the interactive TV, internet and mobile spin-offs for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
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NewsPlayer X brings Blockbusters to mobile
Classic ITV gameshow Blockbustersis heading to the smallest screen, following a deal between Fremantle Media and mobile content publisher and distributor Player X.
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NewsNew chair for S4C
8am:Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has appointed John Walter Jones as chair of the S4C Authority, replacing Elan Closs Stephens who is leaving after eight years in the post.
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NewsOfcom publishes kids' TV ad options
Ofcom has published its consultation into food and drink advertising on kids' TV, outlining a series of new proposals ranging from a complete ban to allowing a limited number of ads.
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NewsHit pulls out of Chorion bid
Bob the Builderowner Hit Entertainment has confirmed it has withdrawn from negotiations with rival children's property owner Chorion.
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NewsPinewood Shepperton turnover down by£5m
Pinewood Shepperton has revealed that last year's uncertainty over tax breaks and UK film fiscal policy resulted in a£5.3m drop in turnover for the studios.
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NewsSelect committee asks for a minister of switchover
Prime minister Tony Blair has been asked to appoint a minister to take charge of digital switchover amid concern that the body overseeing the move, Digital UK, lacks authority.