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NewsNBC's Peacock hires UK development chief
Peacock Productions, the NBC News-owned indie, has hired former Vera Productions exec Dean Palmer as its first director of development.
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NewsiPlayer catch-up window extended
The BBC Trust has approved plans to extend iPlayer’s seven-day catch-up window to 30 days.
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NewsGroupM Entertainment hires international boss
GroupM Entertainment is to ramp up the international distribution of its shows following the appointment of former DRG exec Ali Hill.
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NewsITV to close online rental service
ITV is to pull the plug on its online video rental service after failing to attract enough demand from viewers for archive shows, including Downton Abbey.
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NewsLeopard lifts lid on British builders for BBC2
BBC2 will lift the lid on the world of British builders with a new series from Leopard Films.
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NewsBBC to co-produce second series of Hinterland
BBC Wales has come on board Welsh and English-language drama Y Gwyll (Hinterland) for its second, extended run.
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NewsDavid Cameron questions BBC content
David Cameron has waded into the BBC licence fee debate - claiming the corporation should produce more home-grown scripted hits.
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NewsTom Hardy to star in BBC1 Ridley Scott drama
BBC1 has commissioned a major new period drama starring Tom Hardy, who will also executive produce the series with acclaimed director Ridley Scott.
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NewsEllender makes first Slingshot hire
Former Fremantle Media chief executive David Ellender has hired a scripted boss for his LA-based start-up Slingshot Media.
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NewsOvation buys ITV arts docs
US cable network Ovation has acquired a raft of arts programming from ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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NewsZane Lowe to front Soundchain for MTV
MTV has ordered a new music series fronted by Gonzo host Zane Lowe.
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NewsITV Encore launch date set
ITV has revealed the branding and the launch date for its pay-TV drama channel ITV Encore.
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NewsComedy Central hires digital chief
Comedy Central has appointed former Heat editor Sam Delaney as editor in chief of digital.
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NewsAudio Network appoints new finance chief
Music licensing firm Audio Network has appointed Ian Ousey as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsDPP unveils quality control tests
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has released version one of its standardised UK quality control requirements, six months ahead of the October deadline for file-based delivery.
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NewsWorld Cup to deliver extra content for second screen
Broadcasters airing this summer’s Fifa World Cup will have access to an extra 1,500 hours of content, all of which will be available for delivery to second-screen devices for the first time.
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NewsOnsight leaves Berners Street after 20 years
Onsight is moving from its Berners Street home of 20 years to new premises in central London.
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NewsEditworks boosts investment with Da Vinci kit
Editworks Scotland is installing a new Da Vinci suite, as investment in the post company since it opened in 2010 hits the £500,000 mark.
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NewsTVU Networks makes Grid system open access
NAB 2014: TVU Networks has released an open API for its TVU Grid IP-based video switching, routing and distribution system that will allow third-party broadcast kit manufacturers to integrate new or existing applications and devices with the TVU Grid ecosystem.
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Codex releases compact HD camera for 2D and S3D
NAB 2014: Codex has launched Codex Action Cam, a compact HD camera and recording package for 2D and S3D production.