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NewsFungus the Bogeyman revived by Sky
Kids classic Fungus the Bogeyman is to return to TV after Sky 1 ordered a remake of Raymond Briggs’ novel.
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NewsCoffee and TV recruits Walsh and Moreton
Sarah Walsh has joined VFX facility Coffee and TV as head of production, while Leonie Moreton has been recruited as business development director.
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NewsCatchphrase and Selling Houses head to France
ITV gameshow Catchphrase and Channel 4 property format Selling Houses are set to be remade in France after indie Pernel Media struck two option deals.
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NewsEditShare appoints EMEA marketing director
EditShare has appointed Martin Bennett as EMEA marketing director.
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NewsRize checks in at The Billion Pound Hotel
Liberty of London indie Rize USA will again immerse itself in luxury as it visits the world’s most exclusive hotel for a Channel 4 documentary.
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NewsBBC apologises for Paris interview gaffe
The BBC has apologised after reporter Tim Willcox told the daughter of a holocaust survivor that “Palestinians suffer hugely at Jewish hands” during an interview at the French unity rallies at the weekend.
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NewsProduction firms and tech companies unite for UHD
A raft of manufacturers and firms involved in the production and distribution of TV and films have joined forces to draw up a set of common standards for ultra-high definition (UHD) content.
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NewsTechnology roadshows to tour UK
The Look Listen Experience roadshow organised by Broadcast, Visual Impact and Root6 will tour the UK in March.
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NewsRemedy to remake First Dates in Canada
Argonon-owned indie Remedy is to remake Channel 4 dating format First Dates in Canada.
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NewsHow to meet C4's diversity guidelines
Broadcast breaks down the diversity criteria that must be met for indies to secure a commission from Channel 4.
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NewsPanorama plans Charlie Hebdo tribute
Panorama is planning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Paris last week by swapping its end credits for a roll call of the dead.
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NewsC4 unveils £5m diversity blueprint
Channel 4 is to plough £5m into 30 diversity initiatives to better represent UK society both on and off screen.
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NewsStuart Cosgrove to leave C4
Channel 4 head of nations and regions Stuart Cosgrove is leaving the broadcaster after 20 years to focus on other projects.
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NewsAll3Media America wins Pivot order
All3Media America is producing a social documentary series which will explore issues including food insecurity and homelessness for US cable network Pivot.
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NewsIn brief: Golden Globes & Foyle’s War
Find out which UK shows walked away with Golden Globes and what the future holds for Foyle’s War in Broadcast’s news in brief round-up.
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NewsSky hires Sophie Turner Laing replacement
Sky has hired Sky Deutschland programming boss Gary Davey as Sophie Turner Laing’s replacement.
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NewsBBC updating rules on depicting prophet Mohammed
The BBC is updating its editorial guidelines on depicting the prophet Mohammed following the attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
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NewsStarz boards BBC2's The Dresser
US network Starz has boarded BBC2 telemovie The Dresser, which stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Ian McKellen.
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NewsJohn McVay lands CDN chairmanship
Pact chief executive John McVay has been appointed as chair of the Creative Diversity Network (CDN) board for the next two years.
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NewsWoodcut Media hires production head
Kate Beal’s fledging indie Woodcut Media has hired Jenni Day as head of production.