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CNN makes Wallpaper mag series
CNN International (CNNI) is developing a masthead series with style magazine Wallpaper, owned by the Time Warner empire, writes Lucy Rouse.
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Jetix Europe has secured the European pay-TV rights to kids animation series Iggy Arbucklefrom National Geographic in the US.
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RA mulls end of merger restrictions
Sweeping changes to radio ownership rules being considered by the Radio Authority could lead to rapid consolidation in the industry with a maximum of three groups in overall control of the commercial sector, writes Steve Clarke.
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Brennan to quit Flextech to go solo
Telewest/Flextech channel development chief David Brennan is leaving to launch his own media consultancy, writes Simon Ellery.
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On Digital attacks Sky over sales aid
On Digital is writing to its channel suppliers to rally support for a potential legal action against rival operator BSkyB over retail promotional material.The digital terrestrial broadcaster is claiming that a
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Football League considers C5's magazine programme proposal
The Football League is understood to be considering a bid by Channel 5 for the rights to broadcast a football magazine show, writes Tara Conlan.
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Novel takes Horrid Henry to market
Novel Entertainment has struck a deal with Canadian distributor Nelvana Enterprises to distribute kids animation series Horrid Henryinternationally.
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C4 and BT Broadband Lab just weeks away
Channel 4 and BT are understood to be weeks away from announcing the creation of a so-called Broadband Lab that will allow both parties to experiment with ADSL content, writes Ashley Davies.
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ITC DRAWS UP SHORTLIST
A shortlist of two or three names has been drawn up by the Independent Television Commission in its search for a successor to chief executive Peter Rogers. An appointment is expected
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EURONEWS PROFIT DELAY
Euronews, the pan-European news service operated by ITN, will break even a year later than expected. ITN chief executive Stewart Purvis said the channel, which is 49 per cent owned by
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Fremantle develops ideas with Yang
Fremantle Media has signed a first-look development deal with former CNN correspondent Serena Yang to develop a raft of lifestyle programmes for the international market.
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BBC WILL RESPOND TO BSC
BBC News is to respond to the Broadcasting Standards Commission about an ITN complaint over a report on 14 March on the libel case ITN won against LM magazine. BBC News
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ITV PREPARES SUBMISSION
ITV is this week putting the finishing touches to its final Independent Television Commission submission suggesting ways it can improve its news bulletins. The ITC asked for the final document to
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BIRT TO GET PACKAGE
Former BBC director-general John Birt is understood to be in line for a final payment and pension package worth almost£400,000. A BBC spokesman said the BBC could not comment on
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MURDOCH JR GETS STAR JOB
James Murdoch, the youngest son of News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch, is to be named chairman and chief executive of Asian television operation Star TV. The move positions the 27-year-old for
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GRADE FILLS NFTS CHAIR
Former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade is to become the first Lew Grade chair of television production at the National Film & Television School (NFTS). The role was created to
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Emap joins C4 for online teen outfit
Channel 4 and Emap are to launch a joint-venture to create digital media products and services for the UK youth market.The operation's first venture will be an internet portal which will
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Hat Trick and KPE team up to release online products
Hat Trick Productions has launched a joint-venture with digital media outfit KPE to put its programme properties online and develop online formats for television, writes Tara Conlan.
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GWR in talks with DMGT over Classic FM TV launch
Classic FM parent GWR is poised to take its first step into TV in a move that is likely to lead to the re-branding of cable arts service The Performance Channel, writes Steve Clarke.
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The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions
The Cartoon Network is claiming a first with the launch of regular deaf signing services in the UK and Spain, writes Simon Ellery. The channel, which is also planning audio descriptions