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TOP SPEAKERS LINED UP FOR UK DIGITAL TV CONFERENCE
The UK Digital TV conference has lined-up a host of top-level speakers, including former BBC Broadcast chief executive Will Wyatt. Running from 17 - 19 April at the Hyatt Carlton Hotel
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Richards to launch BBC Wales review
In her first public speech since taking over as controller of BBC Wales in February, Menna Richards has revealed that she is planning a review of BBC Wales' structure, which is
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Brook Lapping quits Timeline
Brook Lapping has pulled out of Timeline Productions, its joint production deal with ORTV and APTN, but the remaining two parties are pressing ahead with the freshly signed arrangement, writes Ashley
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UK Play ups music quota
UK Play channel editor Myfanwy Moore is increasing the channel's music programming commitment with five new commissions, writes Tara Conlan.BBC music entertainment is to make three shows for the UKTV music
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CNN nabs BBC Brewer
CNN Interactive has poached David Brewer, managing editor of the BBC's award-winning BBC News Online, to spearhead the broadcaster's push in online news, as revealed in Broadcast (7.4.00), writes David Wood.Brewer,
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Exit Studio's Andy Cole designed and directed the titles for new Zig Zag Productions documentary for Channel 5, Streakers. The titles are designed to give a quirky introduction to the show
Exit Studio's Andy Cole designed and directed the titles for new Zig Zag Productions documentary for Channel 5, Streakers. The titles are designed to give a quirky introduction to the show
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Trouble graphic designers Simon Harris and Nyree Mason designed, shot and directed new titles for the teen channel's new careers show, Way to Go. The programme, which is due to air
Trouble graphic designers Simon Harris and Nyree Mason designed, shot and directed new titles for the teen channel's new careers show, Way to Go. The programme, which is due to air
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Baraka Post Productions has just completed work on the 3D computer-animated opening sequence for new Playstation game Gekido. The minute-long CGI film was created using Alias Wavefront Maya software a
Baraka Post Productions has just completed work on the 3D computer-animated opening sequence for new Playstation game Gekido. The minute-long CGI film was created using Alias Wavefront Maya software and gives
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GMG and Wireless scoop RA licences
The Radio Authority has handed out two new digital licences, with the Switch Digital consortium winning the second local digital multiplex for Greater London and the Guardian Media Group (GMG) scooping
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NewsReeves takes on Ripper for Sky One
Vic Reeves is making a one-off documentary for Sky One on the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper.
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Industry backs ethnic plan
The broadcasting industry has backed the creation of a new multicultural talent database to combat the lack of ethnic minorities in television, writes Colin Roberston.The project forms part of a number
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C4's Barker readies slate of new docs
Channel 4 commissioning editor independent film and video (IFV) Adam Barker has ordered a slate of new programmes, including a Nick Danziger-fronted documentary about Aids, writes Ashley Davies.Made by Soul Purpose,
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Paramount ties up three comedy acquisitions
The Paramount Comedy Channel has announced three acquisitions, including a deal with Avalon Television for Harry Hill and The Frank Skinner Show, writes Tabitha Cole.Paramount director of programming Sally Habbershaw has
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LAMBERT LEAVES AVID SIX MONTHS AFTER RESTRUCTURE
Avid Technology UK country manager, Peter Lambert, has resigned unexpectedly, less than six months after the company underwent a major restructure.Lambert, who joined Avid's UK office as its fourth employee in
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GNU'S NEW PROJECT COMPLETED FOR OUR TOWN STORY
Gnu has just completed designing and animating the opening titles for new Sky Digital series McDonalds - Our Town Story. The series of programmes from Brewers Productions gives students from towns
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COLLIS TAKES SONY DIRECTOR OF BROADCAST BUSINESS JOB
Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe has promoted Ian Collis to director of broadcast business, responsible for Sony's Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Collis has worked at Sony for 18 years
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BBC RESOURCES TO TAKE ON RUSHES FOR BAND OF BROTHERS
BBC Resources has won the rushes work for new HBO 11-hour mini-series Band of Brothers, a story based on Stephen Ambrose's non-fiction best seller about a Second World War army unit.
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STANDARDISED SCRAMBLING SYSTEM TESTED BY EBU
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said this week that is has successfully tested a simple standardised scrambling system, suitable for digital satellite news gathering, that can work with all makes of
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Chyron in $20m placement
Chyron Corporation has secured $20 million (£12.6 million) funding in a private placement that it intends to spend on developing a range of products to meet the advancing convergence of traditional
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Apple/Pinnacle to launch CineWave
Apple and Pinnacle Systems have revealed the joint development of a product that they believe will send shockwaves throughout the industry.On the first day of the NAB broadcast technology exhibition in