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NewsMaroon wins gang access doc for C5
The dark underworld of London’s gang culture will be exposed in a new Channel 5 documentary.
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NewsRohde & Schwarz appoints reseller Jigsaw24
Rohde & Schwarz has appointed Media Production Show exhibitor Jigsaw24 to lead the expansion of its products into the UK creative industries.
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NewsFinal Frame to open colour grading facility in London
New York’s Final Frame Post is opening a boutique grading facility in London fronted by colourist Kevin Shaw, the former technology and restoration lead at BBC Studios and Post Production (BBC S&PP).
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NewsRR Media expands QC capacity at London facility
RR Media Europe has increased its London quality control capacity with the addition of four QC rooms and four run-time booths.
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NewsVidcheck bolsters sales team with promotions and hires
Bristol’s Vidcheck has made additions and promotions within its sales team.
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NewsZoo Digital becomes Netflix Preferred Vendor
Subtitling, captioning and localisation firm Zoo Digital has been added to the Netflix Preferred Vendor (NPV) programme.
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NewsProducers weigh potential of Amazon’s video move
Digital producers have claimed that the launch of Amazon’s self-publishing video service could help them monetise videos on a platform where users already have a billing relationship.
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NewsCBS steps up SVoD ambitions
US network CBS is set to launch four big-budget scripted originals a year on its own subscription video-on-demand platform as part of an “ambitious” production push.
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NewsDiscovery eyes C4 in UK push
Discovery will be in the queue of potential suitors for a privatised Channel 4, as the US broadcasting giant looks to build its presence in the UK.
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NewsScripps wants stars for refresh
Hooking high-profile UK talent is at the forefront of Scripps’ refreshed commissioning strategy as it seeks to transform Travel Channel and Food Network into mainstream lifestyle brands.
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NewsPurnell: charter plans threaten BBC’s creative freedom
James Purnell has warned that the white paper could herald inflexible new service licences that would undermine the creative freedom of BBC channels.
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NewsBBC accelerates Studios plans
James Purnell has pledged to accelerate the creation of BBC Studios – and revealed that the corporation will begin tendering contracts for in-house programmes this summer.
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NewsMega-indies bank on brands
The bosses of Fremantle Media and Endemol Shine Group have claimed they are banking on the longevity of superbrands and evergreen formats as the days of securing commissions from paper treatments are over.
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NewsChannel 5 ups fact ent ambitions
Channel 5 is shaking up its factual entertainment slate after original commissions grew to two thirds of its schedule for the first time.
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NewsDrama boom challenges mount
Sony and Fremantle continued the UK drama acquisitions frenzy this week with further indie deals – but senior figures in the scripted world have highlighted a number of growing challenges in the genre.
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NewsC4 rejects Birmingham move proposals
Channel 4 has poured cold water on government proposals to relocate from its Horseferry Road headquarters to Birmingham, arguing it is already sufficiently active outside of the capital.
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NewsITV: Jonathan Ross Show will return in 2017
ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has confirmed that Jonathan Ross remains key to the future of the channel, following reports that his chat show had been axed.
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NewsKen Loach producer: add diversity quota to tax credit
Rebecca O’Brien, a long-time producer of Ken Loach films has suggested the UK tax credit could be amended to encourage more diversity in the industry.
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NewsBBC & Sky back VR and 360 video
Virtual reality and 360-degree video could succeed where 3D failed because it offers a “brand new experience” that provides a sense of presence, according to Sky executive producer Neil Graham.
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NewsMedia Production Show: 24 hours to go
There are less than 24 hours until The Media Production Show kicks off – register to attend the free event.