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The article offers information on the Speed Date the Entertainment Gurus, an event for the Royal Television Society (RTS) Futures held in London, England on October 25, 2010. It says that the event gives one participant a 3-minute opportunity to speak with a television show specialist. It tells that it offers a chance for some tips on creating an interesting show and other skills. The event features several notable people in the industry including Katie Taylor, Sumi Connock, and Graham Stuart.

The article focuses on the growth of the movie production businesses in Great Britain due to tax credit and the decline in pounds. Topics include the increasing number of U.S. production in the country since the British withdrawal from European Union, also known as Brexit, the development of regional production outfits as U.S. movie productions select London, England as their locations, and the use of visual effects in enhancing the locations of the movie productions.

The article reports that News Corp. founder Rupert Murdoch went to the News International office in London, England to settle the crisis regarding the postponement of the company's deal to takeover British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSkyB).

The article reports on the weather forecast as a factor for journalists who are expected to report for the coverage duty of the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton in London, England in 2011. The prospect of thunderstorm and rain is just the only challenge faced by new networks of the U.S. Networks have had time in developing iPad and iPhone applications, to set up rain tents in case of the forecasted showers and to promote their own coverage.

The article reports on the decision of the BBC Trust to approve Project Canvas, an IPTV service that attempts to converge television and the Internet in reality in London, England.

The article announces the nominees for the Rising Star Award by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The nominees are Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Nicholas Hoult. It explains that the award, which honors up-and-coming talent, will be the only award that will be voted for by the public.

The article focuses on the motion pictures nominated for the upcoming Film Critics' Circle Awards to be held in London, England. The film "An Education" is considered as the top nominated film in the country. It mentions the films that are also nominated for the said award including "Fish Tank," "In the Loop," Nowhere Boy," and A Prophet."

The article reports on the premiere of the film "Avatar" in London, England. Director James Cameron encourages the audience to know the real story of the film. Some of the stars who joined Cameron at the premiere include Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Rodriguez. Cameron also reveals the difficulty of making the film.

The article reports on the net loss of commercial broadcaster ITV Corp. in London, England on the sale of its social networking Web site Friends Reunited to Brightsolid. The broadcasting company has reported a net loss of 117 million dollars for the first half of 2009. However, the company has been able to present a 5% increase in its shares.

The article reports on the move of London, England-based Spotify Ltd. to inject 50 million U.S. dollars fund to expand its business in the U.S. market. It states the move of the company to raise coin from investors such as Li Ka-shing's charitable foundation and Wellington Partners. It infers that the service which was launch by Swedes Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, has a six million tracks available through packages including free service and an advertising-free day pass.

The article reports that theatrical producers David Thewlis, Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen and have become patrons of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), which take place on December 6, 2009 in London, England. It notes that the producers join helmers Ken Luach, Michael Winterbottom and Mike Figgis, as well as other producers including Bill Nighy, Ewan McGregor, and Samantha Morton. Moreover, it says that the nominations and the jury for the BIFA will be announced on October 2009.

The article reports that Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s video game "Wii Sports" has received six awards at the Video Games Awards of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts that was held at the Battersea Evolution in London, England on October 23, 2007. The awards garnered by the video game include game play, innovation and strategy.

The article reports on the deadline for entries to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) film awards to be held in London, England on February 11, 2007. BAFTA will screen all the films until December 21. 2006. The films will be released theatrically by February 9. The announcement of nomination will be on January 12, 2007.

The article reports on the stock listing of Ingenious Media Active Capital (IMAC) on London's Alternative Investment Market in England. The investment fund has acquired additional 150 million pounds from investors. IMAC is planning to spend all of its capital within a year of launching and acquiring stocks in profitable media companies.

The articles presents the motion pictures who garnered nominations for the London Critics Circle Awards including "Pride and Prejudice," directed by Joe Wright, "The Constant Gardener," directed by Fernando Meirelles, "Crash," directed by Paul Haggis, "Brokeback Mountain," directed by Ang Lee, and "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The With and the Wardrobe."

Reports on the strikes staged at British Broadcasting Corp. after unions rejected a peace offering from director general Mark Thompson in London, England. Proposal of Thompson for a one-year moratorium on the compulsory job cuts while seeking voluntary layoffs; Postponement of the sale of BBC Resources Ltd. for two years; Assurances on pension rights for staff at BBC Broadcast Ltd., the digital transmission business to be sold off.