All Broadcast articles in 11 March 2011 – Page 5
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NewsYouView aligns tech spec with DTG
YouView is to publish a set of technical specifications in union with the Digital TV Group (DTG), as it moves to dispel industry concern that it is not engaging with technology providers.
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NewsWright joins flight from Red Bee
Red Bee Media’s chief commercial officer has become the latest top-level departure from the playout and media management facility.
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The Broadcast InterviewPete Thornton, Comedy Central
Having secured a higher Sky EPG slot, Comedy Central’s commissioning editor wants to bring more UK comedies to the channel and increase its original programming.
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Comment10 March '11
“If these films were a loaf, they’d be much more like a Chorleywood white-sliced than an artisan baked sourdough.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsBristol City Council unveils plans for Salford-style media hub
Bristol City Council is hoping to attract factual film-makers and animation companies as part of its ambitious plans to create a Salford-style media hub.
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NewsRIG raises concerns over BBC radio indie budgets
Radio indies have raised concerns that the BBC’s decision to commission more shows from external suppliers will not be the financial shot in the arm they hoped for.
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RatingsSpurs qualify with 8m peak
WEDNESDAY: Tottenham Hotspur’s battling draw against AC Milan to reach the quarter final of the Uefa Champions League scored a peak of nearly 8m viewers for ITV.
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FeaturesHouse of Cards, US
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a forthcoming US remake of a classic political thriller.
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NewsReport slams ‘climate of fear’
Compliance and editorial policy are stifling British TV’s ability to make hard-hitting documentaries, according to a leaked report seen by Broadcast.
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NewsRushes gets Evolution film scanner
Cintel has equipped post house Rushes with one its diTTo Evolution film scanners.
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NewsNew reseller for Gekko
LED lighting firm Gekko Technology has appointed AC Entertainment Technologies as a UK reseller.
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NewsHotCam buys XF305
Equipment hire firm HotCam has added Canon’s XF305 camcorder to its London rental fleet as part of an investment at its UK and US offices.
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NewsSharp Project wins Fresh Meat
Lime Pictures and Objective Productions have signed a deal to use Manchester- based facility The Sharp Project.
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NewsBroadcasters set joint HD technical standards
The Digital Production Partnership - the BBC, ITV and Channel 4-led cross-broadcaster initiative - has unveiled its first guidelines.
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NewsGlasgow editor for Question Time
BBC bosses have appointed a Glasgow-based executive to be the new editor of BBC1’s Question Time, ahead of the programme’s move to the city.
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NewsClear Cut recruits Austin to improve efficiency
Clear Cut Pictures has hired BBC Studios and Post Production’s Paul Austin as managing director.
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NewsSky signs Britain's Next Top Model product placement deal
Sky has signed its first product placement deal and will integrate hair care brand Tresemme into the forthcoming series of Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model.
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NewsITVS to overhaul ent development process
Plans to reinvigorate ITV Studios will see it overhaul its entertainment development processes and make a factual primetime ITV1 show in conjunction with charity Save the Children.
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NewsMannion takes on advisory role at ITN
ITV News editor in chief David Mannion is stepping down after 10 years in the role to take on a newly-created position at the firm.