All Broadcast articles in 13 April 2012 – Page 3
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CommentTearing down the boundaries
New generation of hybrid genres provides opportunities – and threats.
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NewsTOWIE dispute to hinge on breach of confidence claim
The TOWIE legal dispute between the trio of Brian Belo, Sassy Films and Massive TV, and Lime Pictures and ITV, looks set to focus on a claim of breach of confidence.
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NewsCampaigners eye tax breaks on development
Campaigners for animation tax breaks are urging the government to include the cost of development within the new policy, expanding benefits beyond the existing equivalent film credit.
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NewsMcOwen Wilson to select partners for YouTube channel push
Former ITV director of online Ben McOwen Wilson has been charged with heading up YouTube’s original channels push in the UK.
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NewsCheers returning to UK
Classic sitcom Cheers is to return to the UK on CBS Drama following a deal with CBS Studios International.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarren Childs, UKTV
UKTV’s low-profile chief exec has been busy getting its house in order for the past 18 months. But with a spending rise now kicking in, he’s stepping into the spotlight.
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NewsCineflix eyes UK scripted content
Cineflix Studios is in the advanced stages of development on its first UK drama and has started work on a British comedy with a household name.
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CommentOff Cuts: Crossing the profanity pond
Adapting The Thick of It as Veep for HBO, Armando Iannucci continues to have free rein to swear with abandon.
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NewsQueen of curries explores her legacy for Good Food
Chef Madhur Jaffrey is to front a Cactus TV series for Good Food exploring the impact of Indian cuisine on the UK, 30 years after she helped to introduce it to the nation.
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CommentThe demand for formats shows no sign of waning
Buyers seek warm-hearted content that drives co-viewing, says Leila Monks.
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CommentSchool Of Hard Sums / Mighty Mississippi / Divine Women
Zig Zag’s Paul Hughes and Spun Gold’s Lucie Richards on maths, Mississippi and goddess worship.
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NewsReview Show editor returns to face the music
Greg Sanderson has left his Glasgow-based job as editor of The Review Show, taking on a new role as executive producer within the BBC music team.
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NewsUKTV to launch VoD players for Freeview push
UKTV has begun beta testing online video players for free-to-air channels Dave, Really and Yesterday.
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NewsSpalding joins Leggo to head up interactive specialist Yummi
Former Fremantle Media exec Simon Spalding has been drafted in to lead interactive entertainment specialist Yummi Media, joining entertainment veteran Michael Leggo at the company.
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RatingsApprentice hits 7m high
WEDNESDAY: The Apprentice hired a series high audience for a second week in a row, as 10 O’Clock Live failed to bow out with a notable crowd.
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NewsBBC2 drama to celebrate birth of Paralympics
BBC2 has ordered a one-off drama about the birth of the Paralympics starring Rob Brydon and Eddie Marsen.
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Comment12 April '12
“Bettany Hughes acts as a kind of Indiana Jones of gender redress.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsTimeweave to take DCD stake
Timeweave, the investment vehicle that bought over £3m-worth of loan notes in DCD Media, is converting part of the debt into a 29.99% stake in the production company.
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NewsC5 acquires Fear Factor 2.0
US challenge show Fear Factor Season 2.0 has been picked up by Channel 5.
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NewsMonterosa ties with Zeebox
Monterosa, the firm behind C4’s online Million Pound Drop game, has launched a set of tools that will allow broadcasters and indies to create their own two screen experiences.