All Broadcast articles in 11 September 2014 – Page 2
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NewsEU approves Sky Europe plan
Sky’s plans to create a pan-European pay-TV platform have moved a step closer after receiving approval from the European Union.
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NewsGoogle a ‘partner not a predator’
Google UK boss Matt Brittin has reassured the industry that the search giant is a “partner not a predator”, and pledged that Android TV will drag big screen TVs into the 21st century.
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NewsFrank Spotnitz's indie hires head of drama
Frank Spotnitz’s indie Big Light Productions has appointed former Holby City and Down To Earth producer Sharon Remmer as its head of drama.
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NewsSky bolsters comedy team
Sky has promoted digital exec Morwenna Gordon to become a comedy development executive.
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NewsLuke Johnson: scrap the licence fee
Former Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson has called for the BBC licence fee to be scrapped, labelling public service broadcasting a “myth”.
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NewsBBC3 plans second Pistorius doc
BBC3 has secured access to Reeva Steenkamp’s parents for a special documentary that will chart how they coped with Oscar Pistorius’ trial.
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RatingsCelebrity Juice returns with four-year low
THURSDAY: ITV2’s Celebrity Juice returned with its lowest debut audience in four years, while Educating The East End lost half a million viewers.
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CriticsTV Critics: Operation Stonehenge; Who Do You Think You Are?; Penguins on a Plane; Bad Bridesmaid
“When described with the engaging enthusiasm of David Jacques from the University of Buckingham, even a dismally untelegenic pile of rock can capture our interest.”
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NewsBBC setting up companies to secure tax breaks
The BBC has established two limited companies in order to secure high-end television tax breaks.
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NewsSky bolsters AdSmart service
Sky is rolling out a number of new features for its personalised advertising service AdSmart.
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NewsNat Geo hires Fox exec as a commissioner
Nat Geo has hired Fox executive Mark Francis as a commissioner in its global content hub in London.
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NewsSony launches 4K PXW-FS7
IBC 2014: Sony has launched the PXW-FS7, the first 4K XDCam camera to feature a Super35 CMOS sensor.
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NewsBBC1 plans The People's Strictly
BBC1 has commissioned a Strictly Come Dancing spin-off series celebrating the work of “everyday heroes”.
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NewsAvid announces 4K update for Media Composer
IBC 2014: Avid has announced an update for its Media Composer software for the acquisition, editing and delivery of native 4K content.
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CommentThe importance of agility, data and talent
There is an unprecedented opportunity for broadcasters that understand consumers’ needs, says Gavin Mann.
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NewsRondo Media adds studio for S4C show
Rondo Media has built a new studio at its north Wales HQ to host Clwb, S4C’s new Sunday sports programme.
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NewsBBC reaches ‘unprecedented’ agreement over job cuts
The BBC has quashed the threat of strike action disrupting its Scottish referendum coverage after vowing not to make any compulsory redundancies under plans to cut 415 jobs in its newsroom.
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NewsPlatform Post adds producers and creative talent
Platform Post has made a raft of new hires with Sonia Jawaheer among those to join the facility.
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RatingsBest ever Bake Off for BBC1
The already notorious Alaska-in-the-bin saga – consolidated to 10.3 million/39% after a whopping 2.1 million recorded and watched.