All Broadcast articles in 1 July 2011 – Page 3
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FeaturesSecrets of the Pop Song
Full post on the 3 x 60-minute doc series in which songwriter and producer Guy Chambers collaborates with artists to write and stage new songs.
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NewsSky Sports News first to air from Harlequin 1
Sky Sports News will become the first channel to transmit from Sky’s new £233m broadcast and production facility next week, as the broadcaster begins consolidating staff currently based in separate buildings around its Osterley campus.
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NewsApple faces Final Cut backlash
Apple’s latest version of Final Cut Pro has come under fire from sections of the post world because of the lack of compatibility with its predecessor, FCP 7.
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NewsChannel 4 enters F1 race
Channel 4 has opened discussions to acquire the TV rights to Formula 1 when the BBC’s deal expires in two years time.
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BDA promotes Merry
Creative agency BDA has promoted Dan Merry to the role of assistant creative director.
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NewsArqiva thinks global
Arqiva plans to use its experience implementing digital switchover in the UK with overseas clients.
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NewsTakeover talk boosts ITV shares
Shares in ITV have soared following speculation of a bid for the broadcaster.
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The Look turns to Light Space
The Look has chosen a Light Space colour management system by Light Illusion for facility-wide colour management control.
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NewsProcam in £1m kit upgrade
Procam Television has invested £1m in kit over the past three months, buying 10 Sony PDW800 cameras and five more PMW500 cameras.
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NewsVisions charity run
Vision’s annual charity fun run through Soho will take place on Sunday 7 July.
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NewsMirics in Freeview win
The PC-based Mirics MSi3101 DVB-T TV receiver has been awarded Freeview certification by Digital TV Labs.
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NewsDecode adds Arri kit
3D rental and production outfit Decode has taken delivery of two Arri Alexa Plus cameras.
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Hague launches slide rail
Hague has launched the PCS1000 Pro Cam-Slide, which features Igus Hybrid Roller Bearings running on an Igus WS-16-60 Linear Rail.
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RatingsBBC hits right note at Glasto
The music festival season only ever really gets going when Glastonbury arrives, all muddy and hot. U2 didn’t have to tax themselves to be top dog, but Plan B might actually need one.
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RatingsGlobal vision boosts BBC2
BBC2 took us around the world this week: Venice, Afghanistan and finally, er, Dunsfold. Channel 4, meanwhile, found solace in portly emergencies.
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NewsBSkyB takeover moves closer
Rupert Murdoch took a step closer to taking full control of satellite broadcaster BSkyB today after the Government provisionally accepted plans to hive off Sky News as a separate company.
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NewsSplash and Lime set for reality rivalry
Two structured reality shows are set to go head to head in Liverpool, with Splash Media in paid development on Desperate Scousewives (w/t) for E4 and MTV on the brink of commissioning Lime Pictures to make Mersey Shore.
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NewsSky lands UK rights to Spielberg’s Terra Nova
BSkyB has secured the UK rights to Steven Spielberg’s epic new dinosaur series Terra Nova, arguably the biggest show at last month’s LA Screenings.
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NewsPresentable lures Lime’s Hall to replace outgoing founders
Lime Pictures’ Jamie Hall, who has overseen Hollyoaks and The Only Way Is Essex as group head of production, has been poached by Zodiak Media-owned Presentable to become managing director.