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    MOTION BUYS CYBORGS

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Graphics and effects post-production facility Motion FX has bought two 5D Cyborg M systems to boost its graphics work for TV and corporate clients. The Cyborgs were chosen in part because

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    Radio Ownership - A static business

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    The ambitions of the country's major radio players may be easier to realise when the government abolishes the anachronistic points system - but will the recession in advertising prevent consolidation?

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    BRAVO COMMISSIONS SEPTEMBER SPAIN DOC

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    September Films is produce a series on the twilight world of the Costa del Sol for Flextech channel Bravo. The 15 x 30-minute series, ordered by Bravo commissioning editor Matthew Paice,

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    ON THE BOX - A comedy with spirit

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    NTL director of television Rod Henwood is dead certain he'd rather watch Vic and Bob and kick The Premiership into touch.

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    Universal TV boss joins Fremantle

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Fremantle International Distribution (FID) has appointed Universal Studios Television distribution managing director, Europe David Ellender to the new post of managing director, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    Carlton boosts franchise ties

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Carlton has moved to further increase collaboration between its HTV and Westcountry franchises after handing Westcountry director of programmes Jane McCloskey a new dual programming role, writes Steve Aston.

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    Boomerang wins surfing commissions

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Cardiff-based indie Boomerang Productions has scooped commissions for Channel 5, Extreme Sports Channel and S4C, writes Penny Hughes.

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    Fox md leaves before takeover

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Fox Kids Europe UK managing director Annie Miles has quit within weeks of Walt Disney's planned takeover of the company, writes Simon Ellery.

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    Perkins leaves BBC for Tiger

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    BBC entertainment was dealt a further blow this week after head of comedy Geoffrey Perkins resigned to join Tiger Aspect as creative director of comedy, writes Penny Hughes.

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    BBC news turns to World Service

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    BBC news deputy director Mark Damazer is pushing for closer co-operation with the World Service as the Afghanistan crisis intensifies, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    BBC WINS GOLF RIGHTS

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has secured an exclusive three-year deal with the organisers of the US Masters Golf tournament to show live coverage until 2004. The BBC will screen 14 hours of play

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    HOSPITAL WINS BBC BOSS

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    BBC Worldwide managing director of internet and interactive Drew Kaza is leaving the corporation to join The Hospital Group, a new production facility for music, the arts and film-makers on the

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    BBC AND ITV STRIKE DISNEY MOVIES DEAL

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Walt Disney distribution arm Buena Vista International Television has struck a deal with ITV and the BBC to air the company's 2000 slate of films including Bruce Willis blockbuster Unbreakable. ITV's

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    BBC orders second Murder

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has ordered a second, longer run of psychological thriller series Murder in Mind, featuring yet another host of big name TV actors, writes Leigh Holmwood.

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    NEW TECH HEAD FOR BBC

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    The BBC has appointed Granada group director of technology John Varney as chief technology officer, reporting to director of new media and technology Ashley Highfield. Varney, who takes up his position

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    INTERVIEW - BBC deputy director of news Mark Damazer

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    BBC deputy director of news Mark Damazer is overseeing a range of BBC news initiatives, while facing up to the challenge of covering the next phase of the terrorism crisis.

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    BAZAL TO MAKE SPORTS DOC FOR DISCOVERY

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    The Discovery Channel has commissioned Bazal to produce a series pitting modern sports science techniques against traditional army training. Presented by Olympic rower Matthew Pinsent, the 5 x 30-minute series, Fighting

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    BABY COW FOR THE BBC

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Baby Cow, the indie set up by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal, has signed another two-year first look deal with the BBC. Following on from the success of shows such as

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    RA starts consultation over automation limits

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    The Radio Authority has finally bowed to pressure from the Commercial Radio Companies Association (CRCA), including new automation guidelines in its programme code for the first time, writes Georgina Lipscomb.

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    Dunlop reveals Australia plan

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    On-air promotions specialist Bruce Dunlop is to set up a creative services company in his homeland, Australia, writes Barbara Marshall.