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Free Softimage tech
Softimage is introducing a free version of its 3D and effects technology, complete with training modules to help improve the software's reach.The Softimage XSI Experience CD runs on Windows XP,
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New venue for Promax
The Promax UK annual conference is moving to a new venue this year.Taking place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November, the conference will be held at the Queen Elizabeth
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Kabul Zoo doc for BBC 1 and National Geographic
Afghanistan's Kabul Zoo has become the subject of a one-off documentary for BBC 1 and National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), writes Penny HughesTiger Aspect Productions' wildlife sister company Tigress Productions has
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YTTTV to make Catherine Cookson biog for C4
Yorkshire Tyne Tees Television (YTTTV) has landed a brace of one-off specials for Channel 4, including a 60-minute biography of the late novelist Catherine Cookson, writes Simon ElleryOrdered by C4 commissioning
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Seventh Art Makes history for Discovery
Seventh Art has been commissioned by Discovery Networks Europe to produce a 50-minute documentary entitled Why Did Rome Fall? exploring ideas about why the Roman Empire ended. Commissioned by Bettina Hatami,
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Diverse bags raft of BBC commissions
Diverse has scooped a raft of commissions for the BBC, including an arts programme featuring the former government minister and Conservative leadership candidate Michael Portillo, writes Penny HughesArt that Shook the
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Three BBC NI commissions for Brian Waddell
BBC Northern Ireland head of programmes Tim Cooke has commissioned indie Brian Waddell Productions to produce three 60-minute single documentaries.The first focuses on the impending 40th anniversary of the Shorts
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Big Bear to make third series of my Hero
Big Bear Films has been commissioned by BBC 1 controller Lorraine Heggessey and former head of comedy Geoffrey Perkins to produce a third series of family comedy My Hero.The new
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Two Hats to make Cavegirl for CBBC
Two Hats Film & Television has been commissioned to produce Cavegirl, a comedy drama for new BBC children's channel CBBC, writes Georgina LipscombThe 26 x 15-minute series - billed as 'Clueless
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Paladin to explore Nelson's life and loves
Paladin Invision is producing a 90-minute biography on Admiral Horatio Nelson for Channel 4. The documentary, Nelson's Trafalgar, was ordered by C4 commissioning editor, history Tim Kirby and is expected to
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Omnivision looks at food in the military
Pinewood Studios-based indie Omnivision is in post-production with a new 'chefs in the forces' series for Carlton Westcountry called Only Food and Forces.Carlton Westcountry controller of features Caroline Righton commissioned
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Mersey TV to relocate Grange Hill up North
Mersey TV, which has secured a contract to produce long-running BBC children's drama series Grange Hill for three series from next year, has announced plans to shift the programme's location to
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Teamtalk 252 unveils launch schedule
Long wave sports station formed from Atlantic 252 outlines schedule packed with news and live action
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Big Brother 3 exec producer appointed
Former executive producer of The Priory Phil Edgar-Jones takes the helm of popular reality show
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C4 struggling to fill religion role
Suppliers say lack of commissioning editor, religion at the broadcaster will cause problems for indies
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C4 entertainment loses another executive
E4 editor Anjela Jain defects to Channel 5 as deputy controller of entertainment
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S4C appoints new commissioning editor, children's
Siwan Jobbins to be responsible for the broadcaster's 12 weekly hours of kids' programming
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ITC rules on ITV Sport Sky ads
Commission orders BSkyB to accept ITV Digital advertising but bans eight of eleven ITV Sport ads
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BSkyB enlists help of animated character
From the creators of Roger Rabbit comes Lil' Red Button Man to persuade Sky viewers to go interactive
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Commercial kids' channels back on warpath
BBC accused of exploiting free-to-air programming deals on new digital kids' services