All Broadcast articles in 14 January 2011 – Page 4
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The Broadcast InterviewFactual Commissioning Report: Top tips for getting your idea greenlit
In the third extract from Broadcast’s Factual Commissioning Report, creatives at five leading factual indies offer their tips and inside knowledge on the best ways to grab the attention of commissioners.
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The Broadcast InterviewFactual Commissioning Report: how to score a global hit
A top factual distributor and a leading buyer offer their perspectives on taking a strong factual programming concept through to commissioning and international success.
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The Broadcast InterviewDiana Howie, factual, ITV
ITV’s factual commissioning editor is keen to explore ideas beyond the countryside-based series she introduced in early evening slots, such as Countrywise and The Lakes.
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FeaturesFalling Skies, TNT (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the forthcoming alien invasion drama from executive producer Steven Spielberg.
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CommentFollowing the money trail
Product placement will increase revenue - but who will get the cash?
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The Broadcast InterviewGrant Mansfield and Natalka Znak, Zodiak USA
With the US remake of their BBC3 hit Being Human about to start on the SyFy channel, Zodiak USA’s chief executive and chief creative officer tell Catherine Neilan about working in LA.
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CommentKidnap and Ransom / Project Parent / Human Planet
Windfall’s Nicky Huggett and Push the Button’s James Longman on glamour, makeovers and amazing lives.
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RatingsTV returns to the real world
After the cocoon of Christmas, the new year restored some normality to the schedules.
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FeaturesTV Logic TDM 150W (3D OLED)
A monitor for 3D productions and those that require on-set stereoscopic visualisation
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NewsBestv airs 3D content
London-based Motive Television’s Bestv software has been used for the broadcast of 3D content to a set-top box.
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Inition forms 3D firm Pointy Stick
3D production services and technology company Inition has teamed up with director Michael Lindsay to launch 3D production firm Pointy Stick.
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NewsLenticular screens 'will speed 3D acceptance'
3D TV will gain widespread acceptability among home users when lenticular displays hit the high street, according to one of its leading UK authorities.
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NewsAlias recruits producer
London hire company Alias Smith and Singh has hired a producer ahead of opening premises next door to London’s Olympic stadium in Stratford in February.
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NewsUK animators plan further China trade mission
A group of UK animators are planning another trade mission to China this year, after December’s trip to Beijing was hailed a success by the organiser.
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NewsCandy writes Piers music
UK-based Music Candy has composed the theme tune for CNN’s new chat show, Piers Morgan Tonight.
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NewsDene Group splashes out on post kit
Film and TV production company the Dene Group will spend up to £200,000 on post-production equipment after winning its first network commissions.
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FeaturesHuman Planet
Differentiate the programme from previous BBC Natural History shows by creating a more cinematic feel