Lifeline for US as EC moves the Frontiers

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The new version of the European Commission's Television Without Frontiers (TWF) directive will give more opportunities for US-owned cable and satellite channels in the UK. It includes an option for thematic channels originating in the European Union to not comply with the previous requirement for all European Union television stations to ensure that the majority of their schedules are devoted to European product. They can do this as long as they spend 25% of their total programming budget in European programmes.

Laws, regulations and rules

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Dyke engineers 175m pounds sterling Grundy Worldwide deal

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Chairman and chief executive of Pearson Television, Greg Dyke, has secured a buy out of Grundy Worldwide, the international soap opera specialist, subject to aproval by Australian regulators. Grundy had been planning a public flotation to help fund expansion. Savings of 2.5 million pounds sterling a year are expected to be made by the merger of Grundy's international distribution operations with Thames Television.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Pearson PLC, Grundy Worldwide

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Rising in the East

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Many international media concerns are looking to establish a presence in the growing television markets of eastern Europe. At present, their activities in the region are mainly limited to programme sales, but they are seeking closer involvement. Some already have other interest in eastern Europe, such as newspapers and radio stations, on which they will be able to build.

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