All Broadcast articles in 10 November 2000 – Page 5
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Parties split over C4 privatisation
Channel 4 is safe from privatisation under the current Labour administration but will almost certainly be privatised if the Conservatives win the next general election.Sources said the communications white paper -
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C4I chooses Sowerbutts as new head
Channel 4 International has chosen United Wildlife managing director Paul Sowerbutts as its new managing director, replacing Bernard Macleod when he leaves at the end of the year, writes Ashley Davies.
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C4 guidelines to placate indies
Channel 4 is finalising new best practice guidelines which may result in commissioning editors interfering less in the programme-making process, writes Ashley Davies.
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Triffic Films has been commissioned by Channel 4's Arts & Animation department to create Rolf's Animal Hairdressers for the Comedy Lab series. The cartoon, which is based on chaotic events in
Triffic Films has been commissioned by Channel 4's Arts & Animation department to create Rolf's Animal Hairdressers for the Comedy Lab series. The cartoon, which is based on chaotic events in
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C4 and ABC offer science pitch prize
Channel 4 and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation have raised A$10,000 (£3,700) to give to the winner of a pitch session to be held at the World Congress of Science Producers 2000 in December, writes Ashley Davies.
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The comedy has been bought by PBS in the US, Arte France/ Germany, TVNZ in New Zealand, C4 Finland, IBA Israel, SBS Holland, TVP Poland and Czech TV. Airlines Emirates, BA
Target Distribution has sold Tiger Aspect Productions' 60-minute Blackadder The Special to a number of international broadcasters, writes Ashley Davies.
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Storyville to broadcast on BBC 2 and 4
BBC international documentary series Storyville is to have its BBC 2 slots cut but will also appear on BBC 4 from next autumn, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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Jump has designed the opening titles for Brighton Rocks, a docu-soap produced by Bazal for Living. The series explores the lives of 15 people who live and work in Brighton, ranging
Jump has designed the opening titles for Brighton Rocks, a docu-soap produced by Bazal for Living. The series explores the lives of 15 people who live and work in Brighton, ranging
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BBC controller of entertainment commissioning Danielle Lux is seeking two new formats for primetime pilot shows for Ross to present on BBC 1. The pilots will be for a Saturday night
The BBC has signed its first exclusive deal with television presenter Jonathan Ross, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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NTL SHEDDING 1,300 JOBS
Cable giant NTL is cutting 1,300 jobs across the country over the next 15 months, following the completion of its merger with the domestic arm of Cable & Wireless Communications.
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Bid-up.tv raises£6,000 for charity
Auction channel bid-up.tv has raised almost£6,000 for children's charity NSPCC though an auction of celebrity TV memorabilia which included the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? chair, writes Simon Ellery.
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Quantel to beef up its news presence
Manufacturer will create new division to improve presence in news equipment market
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Knight and Rogers fill Aiello role at Rainbow
BROADCAST EXCLUSIVE - Rainbow Post Production has appointed two new managing directors to replace Raimondo Aiello who stepped down last month.Rainbow facilities manager Louise Knight and head of audio Nick
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Recruitment drive at Digital Film Lab continues
New digital film facility Digital Film Lab has made two further appointments ahead of its launch next week.Rod Shelton joins as senior producer from VTR where he set
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BBC Resources to set up new design unit
Seperately branded unit set to be approved by governors at the end of the month
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IOC lauds BBC sport with gold award
The International Olympic Committee has given BBC sport an IOC gold award for the corporation's coverage of the Sydney Olympic Games. IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch presented the award
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Ex-Omni Media president moves to Cinar
Cinar Corporation has appointed Omni Media USA president George Rossi as its new senior vice-president and chief financial officer. Rossi, who took up the role this week, will have
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Valius leaves chum city for Igel in London
London-based animation specialist Igel Media Distribution has appointed Victoria Valius (right) as vice-president international sales. She will be responsible for sales in Europe, Canada and Australasia, reporting to managing
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Columbia appointments to bolster Pay-TV business
Columbia TriStar International Television (CTIT) has made a series of appointments to bolster its global pay-TV business including promoting vice-president, international television Mike Wald to the newly created post
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BMG to restructure after Dornemann departure
Media giant Bertelsmann is to restructure its television, music and new media division BMG Entertainment after a decision by chairman Michael Dornemann to step down in December. It is