All Broadcast articles in 15 April 2011 – Page 2
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NewsMorgan Spurlock to open Sheffield Doc/Fest
Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock is to open this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest with his new product placement film.
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NewsSky Arts to broadcast festivals in 3D
Sky Arts is to air 12 music festivals this summer including Cambridge Folk Festival, Download and Lovebox - with two broadcast in 3D.
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NewsCreative England chair defends initial film focus
The chair of newly-formed regional agency Creative England has defended the organisation against criticism that it is too narrowly focused on film.
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NewsITV poaches C4 marketing boss
ITV has lured Channel 4 marketer Rufus Radcliffe to become the company’s new group marketing and research director.
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NewsMoffat and Fellowes not on Bafta writers shortlist
The nominations for the British Academy Television Craft Awards have been announced, and it appears the writing talents from two of last year’s most successful drama series have been snubbed by Bafta.
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CommentConnected creativity
Indies need to approach new projects with a multiplatform strategy now more than ever. Tony Chow considers the best options to exploit and monetise content away from traditional TV.
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NewsZeppotron conveyor rolls to Spain/Russia
Speed dating format Conveyor Belt of Love has been picked up by major broadcasters in Spain and Russia – with a UK version in the pipeline.
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Comment12 April '11
“Though this film was as a piece of social history, it ultimately left too many bodies buried.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsRed Dwarf X set for autumn 2012
Classic sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf is set to make a return to Dave next autumn as broadcaster UKTV gets close to a recommission.
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NewsRadio 1 fails to meet age targets
Radio 1 has failed to reduce the average age of its listeners at all, two years after the BBC Trust put forward its review.
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NewsWorld Service should be protected say MPs
The Foreign Affairs Committee has condemned the government’s move to cut BBC World Service funding by 16%, and called for the decision to be reversed.
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NewsBBC Drama: spring 2011
VIDEO: Highlights of new drama coming to BBC2 including United, The Hour, The Shadow Line and The Night Watch as well as current series The Crimson Petal and the White.
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Comment13 April '11
“For all its pantomime elements, this show is the real deal.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsPatsy Kensit to 'nab a prince' for Sky Living
Sky Living has ordered a tongue-in-cheek three-part series ahead of the Royal Wedding advising viewers how to bag their own prince.
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NewsC4 proposes Royal gypsy wedding special
Channel 4 has ordered an hour long one-off of Big Fat Gypsy Weddings that will broadcast the day before the Royal Wedding.
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NewsVirgin adds second TiVo box
Virgin Media is extending its TiVo range of set-top boxes with the launch of a lower capacity version.
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NewsDavid Jason returns to BBC comedy
David Jason is to star in a new sitcom for BBC1 – his first for the channel since Only Fools and Horses.
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NewsApology over Walking Dead blunder
An advertising firm apologised today for placing a billboard for a TV show called The Walking Dead on the side of a funeral parlour.
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NewsBBC news boss admits being wasteful
The BBC’s director of news has admitted that there has been times when an anchor has unnecessarily been sent to the scene of a big story.
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NewsOnline video popularity on the increase
Research has highlighted the rising popularity of watching videos online - with high figures for the young, middle-aged and old alike.