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C4 to scrutinise multinationals
The first-time director behind The Luckiest Nut In The World- the Channel 4 film presented by a singing peanut that was feted in the broadcaster's 2002 annual report - has secured a four-part series for C4, writes Penny Hughes.
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S4C gets Pavarotti concert exclusive
S4C has bagged the exclusive rights to broadcast opera star Luciano Pavarotti's UK farewell concert to be staged at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. S4C is likely to air the performance within days of the event, which will be held on 5 July. It will also be broadcast on S4C ...
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BBC plans second Fame Academy
BBC talent show Fame Academyis to return, although this time the corporation will put more emphasis on its public service merits. BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has put an end to speculation over the show's future by ordering a second run from Endemol-subsidiary Initial, despite criticism ...
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Kidd gets T-shirty in cancer ad
Supermodel Jodie Kidd is the face of a new campaign to promote the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer T-shirt for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The ad, posted by Rushes and directed by Brave's Lucy Blakstad, shows Kidd facing the dilemma of what to wear on a big night out before finally finding ...
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ADI aims to widen field of work with new truck
Outside Broadcast company ADI has built itself a£700,000 truck in an effort to win a wider variety of broadcast work, writes Sam Espensen.
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BBC uses 'dung cam' to spy on elephants
Wildlife documentary-maker John Downer is to camouflage a tiny camera as a piece of animal faeces for a new BBC1 special about a herd of elephants, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Beetan joins Flare
Flare DVD has a new head of department after Katy Beetan joined the outfit from Universal International Pictures. She left her role as production manager for international product, saying that after 'a number of structural changes at Universal, this was the right time for me to go'. She joins as ...
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First birthday at KPM
Music library company KPM's Internet site is a year old, and the company has been making improvements to the site as a result of customer feedback. Closer compatibility and faster integration are two requests from users, so music can now be downloaded as WAV and/or AIFF files, at either 44.1 ...
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Post industry panel calls for trade body
The UK's post-production sector needs a trade association fighting on its behalf if it is to survive as part of the television-making process, writes Will Strauss.
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S&G digidesign buy
London audio facility Saunders & Gordon (S&G) has bought two Digidesign Pro Tools HD audio systems. Facility director Tim Lofts said the kit was bought to cope with an influx of new work, adding that he believes that Pro Tools is an 'excellent all-round post-production tool, particularly for long-form TV ...
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Five to show Capital FM's Party in the Park
Five has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast 95.8 Capital FM's music concert Party in the Parkfor the second year running. Endemol-owned Initial will produce the seven-hour live broadcast, which will air in the summer. A line-up is due to be announced shortly - last ...
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CBBC gives pre-schoolers own cookery show
The BBC is to launch a cookery show for pre-school children as part of a slate of new kids shows, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Mersey server deal
Mersey TV is continuing its 'shoot to disk' philosophy with the acquisition of six Dual Channel Geevs video servers from Gee Broadcast. The servers, which sell for about£25,000 each, will be used for the production of Hollyoaks. Technical director for Mersey TV Graham Deaves says ...
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RDF in production with two-part ITV drama
RDF Media has gone into production on a two-part psychological drama for ITV1, Carla, to air later this year. The 2 x 60-minute drama, which stars Lesley Sharp and Helen McCrory as two women whose lives become fatally entangled, has started shooting on the Greek ...
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Free training offer at production expo
Editing equipment manufacturers Quantel and Apple will be hoping to entice editors away from their Avid roots at The Production Show this month by offering them free training on competitor products, writes Sam Espensen.
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Galaxy makes late-night show with Hed Kandi
The Chrysalis-owned Galaxy Network is launching a new show in association with music label Hed Kandi. Airing weekly from 01.00 to 03.00 on Sundays, the show will feature new garage and disco music from performers and DJs such as Eric Morillo, Lemon Jelly and Royksopp. It kicks off on 18 ...
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OSF to study killer insects for Nat Geo
National Geographic Channels International vice-president of production Brian Smith has commissioned Oxford Scientific Films to produce a 3 x 60-minute series studying the preying instincts of insects. Set to be aired as part of a longer Nat Geo series, Built for the Kill, later this ...
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NewsE-voting fails to boost turn-out
Allowing members of the public to vote for candidates via their TVs during last week's local elections for the first time failed to tackle voter apathy, writes Rosemary Gallagher
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NewsGavin calls on Ofcom to boost British media
BBC Worldwide chief executive Rupert Gavin has called for Ofcom to be given a greater role in boosting the profile and competitiveness of British Media Companies abroad, writes Luke Satchell