All Broadcast articles in 07 April 2000 – Page 5
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ONEWORD SIGNS DEAL TO BROADCAST FICTION READINGS
New digital radio station Oneword has secured the rights to broadcast classic fiction readings from Martin Jarvis and Juliet Stevenson. The agreement between the two actors and the new comedy, books
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Cover story - Europe's cross-border raiders
A flurry of recent acquisitions and mergers are beginning to consolidate European broadcasting. Chris Forrester examines the future shape of the industry across the continent and whether the marriages are likely to continue.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Land of opportunity
Japan has historically been an unwelcoming place for foreign programming - it was famously the only major market where even Dallas failed to make it. But all that is set to change. William Rea reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Canadian Buyers - Filling the slots
Canadian broadcasters will be seeking a wide range of programmes from dramas and one-off series to sci-fi and internet-friendly propositions. Denis Seguin reveals the programmers' target areas for this year's market.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - French Buyers - French resistance
Since it is Europe's leading animation producer and has prolific documentary and primetime fiction production sectors, France can be a tricky market to sell into. Julien Dubois seeks out what opportunites there are for sellers.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - German Buyers - Complex scene
With 30 channels available free-to-air all over the country, Germany is one of the most competitive TV markets in the world. Martin Blaney investigates the intricate web of the main players' acquisition and rights strategies.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - UK Buyers - Shopping spree
With several established US series on Channel 4 and an evening slot for acquired programming on BBC 2, mainstream UK television can represent an important market for distributors. David Collins reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - US Buyers - World networks
Long-term relationships with foreign partners seem to be on the cards for many US broadcasters. John Hazelton discovers what type of deals four very different US channels will be looking to finalise at the market.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Taking the international lead
In the 21st century, the TV industry is still dominated by men. But in the UK's international sector women are creating increasingly large waves, setting up their own companies and playing major roles in new firms, mergers and buyouts. Having canvassed th
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Ringing the changes
Distributors are increasingly looking to online and marketing strategies to win market share. Andy Fry reports.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Entertainment - Format fever
Telefonica's proposed takeover of Endemol underlines the increasingly international nature of format sales.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Factual - Real-life drama
The amount of non-fiction programming from all over the world shown at markets is still expanding rapidly.
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Broadcast International - Mip-TV - Distributors - Drama - Dramatic tension
The quality of British drama is indisputable but convincing the rest of the world to buy it is no easy task. Why?
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BSC's Holme calls for TV 'lessons' in schools
Schools should teach children how to plan their TV viewing in the multichannel age, according to Broadcasting Standards Commission chairman Lord Holme, writes John Lewis.
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International News - Kumahor leaves Capricorn for target sales role
UK-based Target Distribution has hired a new sales executive to look after Asia, central and eastern Europe, eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Clare Kumahor joins from Capricorn Programmes where she
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CARLTON INTERNATIONAL SECURES THREE NEW DEALS
Carlton International has struck three new deals with new UK entertainment channel Hallmark Entertainment Network, Channel 5 and Flextech lifestyle channel Living. Hallmark, which is set to launch on Sky Digital
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Off the Record - What a carry on
Company Pictures was naturally delighted to sign up Barbara Windsor as an advisor on Cor, Blimey! its ITV drama about Babs' relationship with fellow Carry On star Sid James which airs
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LAUGHTON CHAIRS FESTIVAL
The Sheffield International Documentary Festival has appointed former United Broadcasting & Entertainment chief executive Roger Laughton as its new chairman. Starting in January 2001, he replaces Roger James.
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DEDICATED KIDS CHANNEL FOR HANNA-BARBERA CLASSICS
Cartoon Network UK is to launch a new animation channel called Boomerang to feature classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Targeting babyboomers and their children, Boomerang will launch on 27 May, showcasing classic animations
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TV CORP CHIEF TO HEAD MENTORN AS S+V'S FOULSER STEPS UP
The Television Corporation chief executive Chris Rowlands revealed that he has taken over as chief executive of Mentorn Group from Tom Gutteridge, as TV Corp revealed a fall in pre-tax profits