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NewsWilding launches finance firm Adamantean
Former Paragon Bank Technology Finance managing director Gareth Wilding has set-up a new leasing and finance firm called Adamantean.
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NewsDavid Lynn lands VIMN top job
David Lynn has been appointed chief executive of Viacom International Media Networks, following the promotion of Bob Bakish.
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NewsRise bolsters factual team
Plebs indie Rise Films has hired Betty executive Kate Morey as head of popular factual and 7 Wonder head of specialist factual Steve Condie as an executive producer as it bulks up its factual team.
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NewsYouTubers head to CBBC for car makeover format
CBBC has ordered a car transformation series fronted by two YouTube stars from Endemol Shine North following a successful pilot.
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NewsSister Pictures lands debut ITV drama
Jane Featherstone’s indie Sister Pictures has landed its first ITV commission - a high-stakes drama series starring Sheridan Smith.
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NewsLiberty Bell wins C4 OAP order
John Prescott, Johnny Ball and Eve Pollard are among the celebrities who will explore what it means to be an OAP in Britain for Channel 4.
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NewsHall: BBC must reinvent broadcasting
The BBC is to overhaul iPlayer in a bid to “reinvent public broadcasting for a new generation” as it enters its new charter period.
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NewsSpeculation mounts over ITV
The future of ITV is in the spotlight after comments from Liberty Global chief executive Mike Fries sparked a fresh wave of speculation over a potential takeover deal.
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NewsDavid Clementi set to chair the BBC
The architect of the BBC’s new unitary board Sir David Clementi has been confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate to become the corporation’s chair from April.
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NewsHungry Bear lands Mrs Brown’s spin-off
Brendan O’Carroll’s indie BocPix has teamed up with Hungry Bear Media on a Mrs Brown’s Boys spin-off for Saturday nights on BBC1.
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NewsITV Hub hosts refugee football film
A documentary about a refugee football tournament is to feature on ITV Hub following a tie-up between the broadcaster and youth brand Copa90.
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NewsOff The Fence appoints distribution boss
International producer and distributor Off The Fence has promoted Ludo Dufour to managing director of its distribution division as part of an executive reshuffle.
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NewsBrook Lapping makes senior hires
Former creative director of Silver River Emma Hindley is to join Inside Obama’s White House indie Brook Lapping as creative director.
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NewsApple cues up Carpool Karaoke
Apple is to feature pairs of celebrities rather than a single host in its version of Carpool Karaoke as the first details of the revamped format emerge.
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NewsProKit's assets sold following administration
The Acton-based equipment dealer ProKit has been forced to close after 28 years of trading.
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NewsMidnight Oil strikes investment deal
Specialist factual indie Midnight Oil Pictures has secured an investment deal from tech investor Richard Green, following last year’s inaugural Indielab programme.
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NewsTV3 adds Avid GFX kit in Studio One overhaul
Ireland’s TV3 has installed a new graphics system from Avid’s Studio Suite as part of a refresh of its daily studio output.
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NewsIn brief: Clementi, RTS, BBCW
Sir David Clementi is expected to become chairman of the BBC, while the RTS is is bringing back its careers fair.
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NewsAll3Media backs fledgling drama firm
All3Media has invested in Two Halves Pictures, the fledgling indie set up by AD: The Bible Continues producers Gina Cronk and Richard Bedser.
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NewsSmith takes CEO role at TMD
Carlton Smith has been appointed chief executive of asset management systems provider TMD.