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SKILLSET PICKS SCOTT AS NATIONS AND REGIONS DIRECTOR
Skillset, the national training organisation for broadcast, film, video and multimedia has appointed former director of the Media Antenna Scotland programme Louise Scott as its nations and regions director. Scott, to
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CLARIFICATION
In an article headed 'Copyright theft alliance to launch' published on 31 March we made reference to a recent settlement in the Australian courts between Hat Trick Productions Ltd and FBN
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Highfield to head BBC's new media
Flextech Interactive managing director Ashley Highfield has been poached by the BBC to head its new media division, while a rival candidate for the post, BBC Online director Nigel Chapman, is
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Holme calls for lighter touch
Chairman of the Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) Lord Holme has added his voice to a growing call for lighter-touch regulation of the broadcasting industry balanced with greater broadcaster responsibility and viewer
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Kingston embarks on temporary VOD service
Cable outfit Kingston Communications is poised to launch its own interim video-on-demand (VOD) service while talks continue to identify a permanent partner, writes Simon Ellery.
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Swing lifts lid on home shopping for Channel 4
Channel 4 is preparing a fly-on-the-wall documentary that will go behind the scenes of the UK's home shopping channels, writes Ashley Davies.C4 commissioning editor, features Ben Frow has commissioned the 1
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Geraint to leave BBC Wales after 22 years
Award-winning documentary maker and BBC Wales head of production John Geraint is to leave the BBC after 22 years following the abolition of his post in May's restructure of BBC Wales,
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BBC Resources is behind the graphics for the return of Wildlife on One, the BBC's flagship natural history programme. Bristol-based Graphic designer Marlon Griffin designed and directed the opening ti
BBC Resources is behind the graphics for the return of Wildlife on One, the BBC's flagship natural history programme. Bristol-based Graphic designer Marlon Griffin designed and directed the opening titles by
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Exit Studios has created the titles for Suicide in the Air, a new Zig Zag Productions mini-series for Channel 5 that takes a close look at pilot suicides. In a bid
Exit Studios has created the titles for Suicide in the Air, a new Zig Zag Productions mini-series for Channel 5 that takes a close look at pilot suicides. In a bid
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Griffilms has produced a series of 10 animated comedy sketches for a new Boomerang/S4C show poking fun at the National Eisteddfod cultural festival. The series of sketches, called A Thousand Things
Griffilms has produced a series of 10 animated comedy sketches for a new Boomerang/S4C show poking fun at the National Eisteddfod cultural festival. The series of sketches, called A Thousand Things
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ITV to go to court to halt ITC's order
ITV is pushing ahead with its plans to take the Independent Television Commission to court following the ITC's order last week that the network must move its Nightly News bulletin to
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The heat is on for Caribbean
Channel 4 commissioning editor, multicultural programmes Yasmin Anwar has defended the line-up for this summer's Caribbean Summer season after being accused of broadcasting stereotypical images of black people, writes Ashley Davies.Caribbean
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BBC masterclasses opened up
The BBC is to open up its masterclasses with key BBC executives and talent to people outside the corporation for the first time, writes Tara Conlan.BBC Choice head of programming Stuart
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BBC series for Ladbroke
Radio indie Ladbroke Radio has tied up a number of new commissions from BBC Radio 2 and BBC World Service, writes Georgina Lipscomb.R2 has lined up Ladbroke to produce a 6
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SKARAMOOSH EXPANDS INTO LARGER SOHO PREMISES
Design company Skaramoosh is expanding and has moved to larger premises next door to its current Neal Street home. Managing Director Daniel Slight said: 'The consistent demand for work was making
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MC2 INSTALLS FIRST CYCLOPS MOTION RIG IN LONDON
Motion control facility MC2 has installed a Mark Roberts Cyclops motion control rig at Black Island Studios in west London. The rig is the first in London and one of only
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THOMPSON LEAVES LOREL CYBERSTAR FOR KINGSTON TLI
Satellite and broadcast operation Kingston TLI has appointed Nick Thompson as managing director. Thompson joins from Lorel CyberStar where he was European president and replaces David Stone who becomes non-executive chairman.
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ORAD TO BUY FRENCH NUMERIC VIDEO
Virtual studio company Orad has signed an agreement to buy French Numeric Video, developer and manufacturer of video servers and live slow-motion systems. The deal is expected to be completed in
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PINNACLE TO REPURCHASE UP TO 3 MILLION OF OWN STOCK
Video equipment manufacturer Pinnacle Systems has announced a stock repurchase scheme in which it may buy up to 3 million shares of its common stock. According to president and chief executive
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PROMAX EXTENDS AWARD NOMINATIONS
Promax UK has extended its deadline for award nominations to Wednesday (9 August). Entries should be sent to Debbie Lawrence, Promax UK, Garden Studios, 11-15 Betterton Street, London WC2H 9BP (020