All Broadcast articles in 13 November 2009 – Page 3
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NewsGoogle new writers, Guild tells TV execs
The Writers’ Guild has advised TV execs to “Google” writers they have not worked with before, give feedback within eight weeks and to leave their “internal politics” out of script editing, in a new ‘good practice guide’ to working with TV writers.
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FeaturesIPTV OB truck
An 11 metre long lorry that has been converted by CWPro into a mobile editing and OB facility
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NewsITV Studios brands set to become iPhone apps
Flagship ITV Studios brands including Dancing On Ice, This Morning, Coronation Street and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be turned into ‘freemium’ iPhone applications as part of ITV’s push to adopt new technologies.
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NewsGearhouse set to brave ITV’s Celebrity jungle
Gearhouse Broadcast will once again be forced to brave the difficult weather conditions of the Australian outback when it provides flyaway production facilities for the ninth series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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NewsAscent 142 adds new dimension
Ascent 142 has increased its digital intermediate grading capabilities after becoming the first UK post-production house to install the new Dolby 3D Stereoscopic Projection System.
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NewsTouchpaper opens in Wales as Scottish drama head joins Shed
Being Human will move to Wales if a third series gets the greenlight, in line with plans by Touchpaper Television to open a new office in Cardiff.
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NewsHadlow on hunt for ‘smart’ drama series
BBC2 plans to air regular 30-minute dramas at 10pm and is on the hunt for more “smart” returning series to stop the channel’s drama output feeling too bitty.
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FeaturesCome Dine With Me Play-Along
Real-time technology specialist Monterosa Productions is enabling viewers to offer their own comments on every aspect of the Sunday night show and try to predict each week’s winner.
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NewsEstill in cross-platform talent move
James Estill, a former senior producer at Channel 4’s 4Talent Networks, has set up a company specialising in bringing new cross-platform talent to the attention of commissioners.
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NewsITV Studios staff fear further cuts are on the way
Fears are mounting among ITV Studios staff that more cuts are imminent, with a meeting to announce a restructure of the production unit expected to take place next Tuesday (17 November).
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NewsLocke: Time to end ‘disconnect’
Channel 4 education commissioning editor Matt Locke has urged broadcasters, including his own employer, to end the “disconnect” between TV commissioners and cross-platform teams.
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FeaturesStudents and sequins shine
Channel 4 launched two new series at 9pm while Mondays continue with new single titles.
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CommentTV needs tax relief investment
Producers and fund managers alike profit from their relationship.
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NewsHigh Point picks up Londoners
Londoners, dubbed “the Polish EastEnders”, has been picked up for international distribution by High Point Television.
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FeaturesIdents: Standing out from the media crowd
Capturing viewers’ attention with eye-catching idents has never been more important. Five industry figures offer their insights into the elements that add up to effective on-screen branding.
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NewsScripps set to cook up UK shows for Food Network
US cable broadcaster Scripps Networks Interactive is on the hunt for a raft of UK programming, including reality shows, travelogues and documentaries, to stock the schedules of the new UK version of its Food Network channel.
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CommentJames Sellar, Compact Media Group
James Sellar, head of media and business development at Compact Media Group, on whether he has ever been unfaithful, where he would put a webcam and his greatest extravagance.
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NewsZodiak moves into comedy with Corner Shop
Zodiak Entertainment UK has secured a foothold in the UK comedy market with a majority share in a new Bristol-based indie set up by former BBC head of new comedy Mobashir Dar.
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FeaturesSigns of TV events to come
While several big autumn series on ITV1 are coming to an end, Spooks starts strongly on BBC1.
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CommentCollision / Gary Glitter
Kat McMahon and Robin Parker share their views on the latest shows.