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PEPPER'S GHOST EXPANSION YIELDS TWO NEW ROLES
Animation house Pepper's Ghost Productions (PGP) has created two new roles as it expands production. Aisling O'Brien Hall has been promoted to the new position of studio production manager, while Ben
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GERMAN FIRM IN-MOTION SNAPS UP J&M ENTERTAINMENT
German TV production and distribution outfit In-motion has bought UK indie J&M Entertainment in a $20m (£13.8m) deal that sees the firm folded into US-based film and TV distributor Myriad Pictures
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ON REQUEST HIT BY ENCRYPTION PROBLEMS
On Digital's premium film channel On Request was hit by technical problems last week which meant the service went down for three days. A spokesman said the outfit, which is jointly
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OFF THE RECORD - Taking it to the edge
Hooray. Crack open the champagne to celebrate the birth of a new programme genre. The bouncing bundle of delight comes courtesy of staff at Ideal World, who are making a series
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TX - DYNASTIES
Broadcaster: ITVProducer: RDFStart: 22.00, 12 OctoberLength: 3 x 60-minutes, Commissioning editor: Grant MansfieldExecutive producer: Stephen LambertProducer/director: Mark RubinsOh, the tortured commissioning process. The hours of development, the ceaseless redrafting of
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Red scoops Sky One drama
Red Production has won its first drama commission from Sky One and has lined up Amanda Holden to take the lead role, writes Ashley Davies.
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TRADE TALK - Drama queen
Colin Robertson reports on the rise and rise of Michele Buck, the bookies' favourite to get the top job in the merged LWT/United drama department.
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OFF THE RECORD - A knock at the door
Ally McBeal viewers will know what we mean (so apologies to those of you with testicles) when we say we were reminded of Billy's confidence-boosting babe entourage when we heard about
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INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES - International relations
Two major reports found the market for international series shrinking, but broadcasters deny it, saying film-makers need to modernise their style and hone their storytelling skills to get commissions. Naomi Marks reports.
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KAMERA IN DISTRIBUTION TALKS FOR DOCUSOAP
Swedish internet TV company Kamera Interactive is in talks with a leading European entertainment distributor over new docusoap format Fame Factory. The series focuses on 10 ordinary people aiming to become
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SCORE DIGITAL WINS NORTHERN IRELAND RADIO LICENCE
The Radio Authority has officially awarded the digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radio licence for Northern Ireland to sole bidder Score Digital.The NI service will reach more than 1.5 million people and
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DGA STAKE IN TAPE PAVES WAY FOR MERGER
David Graham & Associates (DGA) has taken a 37 per cent stake in audience research consultancy TAPE, in a move that the company says is expected to lead to a full
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FOLLOW-UP TO DEATH OF YUGOSLAVIA IN THE OFFING
A consortium of state broadcasters, led by the BBC, have commissioned Brook Lapping to make a sequel to its hard-hitting series The Death of Yugoslavia. While the first 5 x 60-minute
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PORTMAN LAUNCHES 'CUTTING EDGE' DIVISION
The Portman Entertainment Group has launched a division called Portman Plus to specialise in music, comedy and 'cutting edge programming'. The division's programming slate includes Millennium Music, comprising three hours of
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SOUL MEDIA JOINS MXR DIGITAL RADIO CONSORTIUM
MXR Digital Radio has added a new member to its consortium. Soul Media, the owner of Choice FM, is to join the consortium to help it bid for new regional digital
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Factual & learning rejig confirmed
BBC factual and learning is rolling out the next phase of its restructure, finally unveiling 21 creative directors and three managing editors, plus a further push for BBC Birmingham, writes Tara Conlan.
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Skaramoosh created the title sequence for new RDF three-part series Dynasties for ITV. Concentrating on three rich and powerful families - the Guccis, Gettys and Kennedys - the series traces the
Skaramoosh created the title sequence for new RDF three-part series Dynasties for ITV. Concentrating on three rich and powerful families - the Guccis, Gettys and Kennedys - the series traces the
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On Digital promotes content chief
On Digital has promoted content development manager Peter Mercier to the new position of director of content, writes Simon Ellery.
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JAMIE OLIVER SIGNS FOR THIRD NAKED CHEF SERIES
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has signed up to front a third series of The Naked Chef with Optomen Television for BBC 2 controller Jane Root.The 8 x 30-minute series will air
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SPONSOR CODE CHANGES
The Independent Television Commission has altered its sponsorship code to allow advertisers to feature images of actual products and contact details on screen. The move is part of a more streamlined