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NewsApp brings new audience to Agatha Christie story
Agatha Christie short story The Mysterious Mr Quin is to be transformed into an immersive app adventure, as the novelist’s rightsholder refreshes the brand for a younger generation.
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NewsBen Frow speaks up for foreign owners
Channel 5 director of programmes Ben Frow has launched a vigorous defence of foreign ownership, arguing it has had little bearing on the broadcaster’s duty to innovate.
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NewsC5 signs off benefits programming
Ben Frow appeared to signal the end of new benefits programming on Channel 5 at the Broadcast Commissioning Forum, as it evolves to keep pace with its viewers.
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NewsBBC3’s online-only plan halts move to Salford
The BBC has confirmed that BBC3 will not be moving to Salford as originally intended under former director general Mark Thompson.
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NewsEntertainment chiefs seek the hit factor
Entertainment bosses have shared their secrets on giving new formats and talent the best shot of landing with audiences.
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NewsDirectors UK delivers a diversity ‘wake-up call’
The TV industry is at least a decade away from achieving a fair representation of diversity among directors, according to Directors UK chief executive Andrew Chowns.
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NewsThe Voice fallout prompts entertainment re-think
The high-profile wrangle over The Voice UK is set to herald a major rethink in the entertainment strategies of BBC1 and ITV.
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NewsSky strikes first pan-regional deal with HBO
Sky has extended its long-running deal with HBO to cover all five of its European territories and increase the volume of associated digital rights.
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NewsLionsgate eyes All3Media partnership
Lionsgate is keen to forge stronger ties with All3Media in the UK after the super-indie’s owners invested in the Orange Is The New Black producer.
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NewsVitec boss pays tribute to camera support pioneer Bill Vinten
Engineer Bill Vinten, the son of William Vinten who founded the eponymous camera support equipment firm, passed away on Sunday 8 November.
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NewsUKTI unveils exports portal
UKTI has launched a dedicated website to help first-time exporters grow their businesses outside of the UK.
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NewsIn brief: Drunk History; I'm A Celebrity; Planet's Got Talent
Drunk History and Planet’s Got Talent are to return, while ITV has launched its first I’m A Celebrity…app
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NewsTinopolis pulls plug on sale
Tinopolis has pulled the plug on its sale process because none of its potential suitors could “give us what we needed”.
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NewsBBC3 to showcase fresh talent in stand-up series
BBC3 will showcase fresh stand-up comedians in a series from Dynamo: Magician Impossible indie Phil McIntyre Television, as it continues to gear up for life online next year.
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NewsSony reveals shoulder-mounted PXW-X400 for broadcast and ENG
Sony has added the PXW-X400 to its line-up of shoulder-mounted broadcast cameras.
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NewsFood Network scoops Paul Hollywood series
The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood is to front a ten-part Reef Television-produced series for Food Network.
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NewsTony Hall hints that ITV has taken The Voice
Director general Tony Hall has indicated that ITV is to acquire The Voice after BBC1 airs its fifth and final series next year.
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NewsKudos absorbs Lovely Day & Shine Pictures
Lovely Day and Shine Pictures are to become absorbed into Kudos following Diederick Santer’s appointment as joint chief executive officer of the Broadchurch producer.
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NewsSky names comedy chief amid exec shake-up
Sky has appointed Jon Mountague as head of comedy and promoted Sky 1 director Adam MacDonald in a wide-ranging executive shake-up by new content boss Gary Davey.
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NewsCanon unveils two new compact camcorders
Canon has launched the XA30 and XA35, two camcorders that will join its X-series range.