All Broadcast articles in 12 February 2016 – Page 3
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BT Sport gears up for MotoGP trial
BT Sport is to trial object-based broadcasting technology on its MotoGP coverage after securing a slice of a £4m investment from an EU research and innovation fund.
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Comedies dominate US pilots
US broadcasters are hunting for the next Modern Family, with UK indie Kindle Entertainment getting in on the act as family comedies dominate the line-up of around 85 scripted pilots ordered for the 2016/17 season.
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Richard Klein signs off with indie docs
Two series exploring the worlds of cats and council enforcement officers are among Richard Klein’s final factual commissions for ITV.
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C5 rebrands for younger viewers
Channel 5’s pursuit of younger, more affluent viewers has taken a step forward with a major onscreen facelift and a raft of fresh, broader commissions.
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Key charter players emerge
The key players shaping the debate around the BBC’s future have emerged, as the government has come under pressure over its handling of charter renewal.
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The Jump safety scrutinised
The producers of The Jump have admitted that it is impossible to manage all the risks associated with snow-based sports after a number of serious injuries on the Channel 4 show.
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Producers reflect on Richard Klein’s record
Producers have praised Richard Klein’s indie relations skills after he stepped down as ITV’s director of factual.
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X Factor in the spotlight as ITV vows to back show
ITV’s vow to continue with The X Factor has been supported by industry experts after reports that the show would be rested in 2017.
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Ex-Endemol Shine Group duo launch indie
Two of Endemol Shine Group’s highest-profile former executives have established a new-breed production company dedicated to entertainment formats.
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BBC3 sets out plans for post-switch innovation
The ex-Vice producer helping to oversee BBC3’s digital switch has plans to experiment with innovative content around established brands as the youth channel finds its feet online.
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Cregeen joins Halo as head of ops
Halo Post has appointed Blue 2.0’s James Cregeen as its new head of operations.
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Ahmed joins Zoo Digital
Sheffield’s Zoo Digital has appointed Syed Ahmed as its international business development lead for the Middle East, South Asia and Asia Pacific.
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Awards highlight C4’s special status
The not-for-profit PSB finds there is great value in taking risks, says Chris Curtis
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Best documentary series: The Romanians Are Coming
Immigration has been a hot topic for Channel 4 for several years, but this three-part series, narrated by a Romanian gypsy, took a fresh approach.
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Broadcast Awards 2016: What a year
What a year. 2015 may have seen the end of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Peep Show and Downton Abbey, but there were more than enough reasons to celebrate as a new wave of outstanding shows emerged.
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C4 triumphs at Broadcast Awards 2016
Channel 4 was named Channel of the Year at this year’s Broadcast Awards, where it notched up seven prizes, including a clean sweep in the factual categories.
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Channel of the year: Channel 4
Already riding a wave of factual success, Channel 4 landed this year’s big prize on the back of a scripted renaissance.
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Best independent production company: Tiger Aspect Productions
It was the breadth and quality of Tiger Aspect’s work that most impressed the judges.
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Best post-production house: Halo Post Production
This is the second time Halo has scooped the award for Best Post-Production House - much has changed for the Soho-based facility since its first Broadcast Award back in 2014.
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Best popular factual programme: The Secret Life Of 4 Year Olds
Three years in the making, RDF Television’s format was partly inspired by Mischel’s famous marshmallow test, which found that identifying four-year-olds who were able to delay their gratification was a better indicator of future success than any IQ test.