All Broadcast articles in 13 October 2000 – Page 3
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TX - DYNASTIES
Broadcaster: ITVProducer: RDFStart: 22.00, 12 OctoberLength: 3 x 60-minutes, Commissioning editor: Grant MansfieldExecutive producer: Stephen LambertProducer/director: Mark RubinsOh, the tortured commissioning process. The hours of development, the ceaseless redrafting of
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Red scoops Sky One drama
Red Production has won its first drama commission from Sky One and has lined up Amanda Holden to take the lead role, writes Ashley Davies.
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TRADE TALK - Drama queen
Colin Robertson reports on the rise and rise of Michele Buck, the bookies' favourite to get the top job in the merged LWT/United drama department.
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OFF THE RECORD - A knock at the door
Ally McBeal viewers will know what we mean (so apologies to those of you with testicles) when we say we were reminded of Billy's confidence-boosting babe entourage when we heard about
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INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES - International relations
Two major reports found the market for international series shrinking, but broadcasters deny it, saying film-makers need to modernise their style and hone their storytelling skills to get commissions. Naomi Marks reports.
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KAMERA IN DISTRIBUTION TALKS FOR DOCUSOAP
Swedish internet TV company Kamera Interactive is in talks with a leading European entertainment distributor over new docusoap format Fame Factory. The series focuses on 10 ordinary people aiming to become
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SCORE DIGITAL WINS NORTHERN IRELAND RADIO LICENCE
The Radio Authority has officially awarded the digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radio licence for Northern Ireland to sole bidder Score Digital.The NI service will reach more than 1.5 million people and
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DGA STAKE IN TAPE PAVES WAY FOR MERGER
David Graham & Associates (DGA) has taken a 37 per cent stake in audience research consultancy TAPE, in a move that the company says is expected to lead to a full
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FOLLOW-UP TO DEATH OF YUGOSLAVIA IN THE OFFING
A consortium of state broadcasters, led by the BBC, have commissioned Brook Lapping to make a sequel to its hard-hitting series The Death of Yugoslavia. While the first 5 x 60-minute
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PORTMAN LAUNCHES 'CUTTING EDGE' DIVISION
The Portman Entertainment Group has launched a division called Portman Plus to specialise in music, comedy and 'cutting edge programming'. The division's programming slate includes Millennium Music, comprising three hours of
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SOUL MEDIA JOINS MXR DIGITAL RADIO CONSORTIUM
MXR Digital Radio has added a new member to its consortium. Soul Media, the owner of Choice FM, is to join the consortium to help it bid for new regional digital
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Factual & learning rejig confirmed
BBC factual and learning is rolling out the next phase of its restructure, finally unveiling 21 creative directors and three managing editors, plus a further push for BBC Birmingham, writes Tara Conlan.
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Skaramoosh created the title sequence for new RDF three-part series Dynasties for ITV. Concentrating on three rich and powerful families - the Guccis, Gettys and Kennedys - the series traces the
Skaramoosh created the title sequence for new RDF three-part series Dynasties for ITV. Concentrating on three rich and powerful families - the Guccis, Gettys and Kennedys - the series traces the
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On Digital promotes content chief
On Digital has promoted content development manager Peter Mercier to the new position of director of content, writes Simon Ellery.
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JAMIE OLIVER SIGNS FOR THIRD NAKED CHEF SERIES
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has signed up to front a third series of The Naked Chef with Optomen Television for BBC 2 controller Jane Root.The 8 x 30-minute series will air
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SPONSOR CODE CHANGES
The Independent Television Commission has altered its sponsorship code to allow advertisers to feature images of actual products and contact details on screen. The move is part of a more streamlined
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ELECTRIC SWITCH GETS LUCASFILM CERTIFICATION
DVD production facility Electric Switch has gained certification under the Lucasfilm THX pm3 programme. Created a year ago, the award is for professional multichannel mixing and monitoring for DVD, TV, music
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SWITCH DIGITAL WINS CENTRAL SCOTLAND MULTIPLEX
Switchdigital (Scotland) has been awarded the local digital multiplex licence for the Central Scotland region. Switchdigital, the sole applicant, is proposing nine programme services including; Ministry of Sound, WSCO (provider Clear
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CARLTON ENTERS FRAY FOR HORSE-RACING RIGHTS
Carlton Communications has become a late runner in the race to scoop UK horse-racing rights, as predicted by Broadcast (29.9.00).According to a letter from Carlton Communications chief executive Gerry Murphy, the
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Unity Pictures was commissioned by Hanrahan Media and Carlton Television
Unity Pictures was commissioned by Hanrahan Media and Carlton Television to create the title sequence and graphics for ITV's Stars and their Lives.The new series features showbiz and sports stars talking