All Broadcast articles in 16 June 2006 – Page 5
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NewsEC deems Premier League auctions fair
The Premier League's auction of live TV rights was fair and did not breech any competition rules, the European Commission has ruled.
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NewsKirsty Wark confirmed as chair for RightsLab
Newsnightpresenter Kirsty Wark has been confirmed as the chair for RightsLab, Pact's new networking event for independent producers and content owners that takes place later this month.
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NewsChina attracts 1.7m for BBC2
BBC2's new documentary China attracted a modest 1.7 million (6.9%) falling below the channel's 2.4 million (10%) average for the 9pm weeknight time slot.
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NewsWorld Cup Watch: Brazil 's first game brings in 8.4m
Brazil 's first match against Croatia attracted a massive 8.4million (36.4%), making it the second highest rating match of the tournament so far.
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NewsTinopolis sells Hawk-Eye
Tinopolis, the Welsh production company which bought Television Corporation, has sold its famous Hawk-Eye technology business to cricket publishers Wisden for£4.4m.
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NewsEndemol names new chief exec
Endemol has nominated Telefonica executive Elias Rodriguez-Vina Cancio as its new chairman and chief executive, ending speculation that Tom Barnicoat would be promoted to the role.
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NewsMTV brings in production and development head
MTV Networks UK has hired John Harvey as vice president of production and development. He will be responsible for creating a long-term programming strategy across the nine channel music portfolio.
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NewsEurosport nets big earners
Eurosport and MTV have emerged as the two most popular European channels among top income earners, according to a survey by pan-European research group EMS .
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NewsMr Bean in TV resurgence
Mr Bean is making a TV comeback ahead of the theatrical release of the new Bean IImovie in March.
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NewsItaly v Ghana scores 6m for BBC1
The BBC scored another victory with its coverage of the World Cup match between Italy and Ghana attracting 6million (28.2%) at 7.30pm .
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NewsBan on junk food ads could cost£141m
Ofcom has revealed that calls from consumer and health groups for a complete ban on junk food advertising could cost broadcasters£141m.
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NewsRichards pours cold water on BBC and C4 spectrum claims
Ofcom chief operating office Ed Richards has given a signal that the regulator favours auctioning off the spectrum freed from digital switchover - rather than handing it to the BBC and Channel 4 for new services.
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NewsDarren Star to make US version of Nighty Night
Sex and the Citycreator Darren Star is to produce an American version of cult BBC3 comedy Nighty Nightfor US cable network Showtime.
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NewsTen Alps reports towering profits
Ten Alps, the company which owns 3BM TV, Blakeway and Brook Lapping, has announced soaring pre-tax profits of£2.66m, up 122% from£1.2m last year.
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NewsBectu sets up asbestos register
Broadcasting union Bectu is to set up a register of members who believe they have been exposed to asbestos, following increased concerns from TV workers.
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NewsWorld Cup taken off big screens
The plug has been pulled on World Cup matches on giant screens in Liverpool and Canary Wharf, after violence marred the opening England game.
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NewsMPs push BBC for Manchester move decision
BBC chiefs are facing pressure from MPs to make up their minds over plans to relocate to Manchester.
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NewsNTL launches World Cup webcast
NTL has launched a weekly World Cup webcast hosted by Harry Harris of The Daily Express.
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NewsScreenwriters Festival recruits Marchant, McGovern and Moffat
Script writers Jimmy McGovern ( The Street), Tony Marchant ( Great Expectations) and Stephen Moffat ( Doctor Who) are lined up to take part in this year's Screenwriters Festival, beginning on 27 June.
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NewsNTL drops Big Game TV following fraud allegations
NTL has removed quiz channel Big Game TV from its platform following claims that the channel has been defrauding viewers participating in its quizzes by running up their phone bills.