All Broadcast articles in 16 September 2011
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NewsSky Arts treads am-dram talent show
The UK’s best amateur dramatic groups are to go head-to-head in a new talent show for Sky Arts.
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Comment12 Sep '11
“It was a relief when he left the screen and we saw the mess he left behind.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsBBCW to invest in two new indies
BBC Worldwide is in advanced discussions over investing in two new indies.
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NewsBaby Cow Manchester relocates to MediaCity
Baby Cow is to move its Manchester division into the MediaCity complex at Salford Quays.
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NewsCBeebies revamps "grown-ups" online offering
CBeebies has re-launched Grown-ups, its web offering for parents, and introduced a new ‘Extras’ section with background interviews with production staff.
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RatingsITV’s Hero debuts with 2.8m
SUNDAY: New ITV1 quiz show Holding Out for a Hero failed to top the 3 million mark on its debut on a day that saw audiences flock to the broadcaster’s Rugby World Cup coverage and The X Factor.
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RatingsC5’s Big Brother launches with 2.6m
FRIDAY: Channel 5’s first batch of Big Brother housemates drew 2.63m viewers on its launch night.
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RatingsStrictly returns with 7.6m
SATURDAY: Strictly Come Dancing returned to BBC1 with a launch show that beat last year – but could not come close to the X Factor
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NewsCandy Bar Girls fall foul of Ofcom
The trailers for Channel 5’s lesbian ob-doc Candy Bar Girls breached Ofcom rules.
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NewsNBC to adapt Friday Night Dinner
Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner has been picked up by US network NBC.
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NewsOfcom to meet with radio bosses over offensive lyrics
A series of incidents at local radio stations involving the broadcast of offensive language has prompted action from Ofcom.
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CommentCovering Bestival
Lisa Campman, executive producer at Whizz Kid Entertainment, writes about the challenges of covering the Isle of Wight’s Bestival for Sky Arts, Sky 3D and Sky1.
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CommentThe danger of too much data
Data that gives genuine insights about a programme’s appeal is an asset, but multiple reports offering conflicting views of success or failure is dangerous, write Richard Marks.
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Fremantle debuts second screen gameshow
FremantleMedia’s first attempt to create a new mass participation format debuts in Holland later this month, with the UK slated as the next potential market for the game show.
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NewsSony unveils shoulder-mount 3D camcorder
Sony has launched its first single body 3D shoulder camcorder.
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NewsPanasonic’s studio camera play
Panasonic has made its high definition studio camera the AK-HC3500 available to the European market.
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News3ality on acquisition trail
3alityTechnica remains on the hunt for more acquisitions, following 3ality’s deal to takeover rig specialists Element Technica at the end of last month.
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NewsBlackmagic releases Resolve for Windows
DaVinci Resolve has been made available for Microsoft Windows, while the Linux version will now be included free with the DaVinci Resolve control surface.
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NewsGrass Valley teams up with CPG
Grass Valley has formed an alliance with Cameron Pace Group in a bid to boost the take up of 3D technology.
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Gaumont moves into scripted TV
French film studio Gaumont has unveiled its first scripted TV projects - a series’ centred on fictional killer Hannibal Lector and Swiss artist Madame Tussaud.