All Broadcast articles in 23 May 2013 – Page 3
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NewsC4 whips up Oklahoma Tornado doc
Channel 4 has ordered a fast turnaround documentary looking at the devastation created by the tornado which hit Oklahoma earlier this week.
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NewsBBC restructures current affairs dept
The BBC is separating commissioning and production in its current affairs department, following director general Tony Hall’s commitment to put greater focus on the area.
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NewsSky turns on digital promo for Mad Dogs
Greggs: More than Meats the Pie, a Sky1 ob-doc about the bakery chain, will become the first programme in the UK to feature digitally integrated promotion for another show.
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NewsA boost for expert women
Broadcast’s campaign to get more expert women on air received a boost this week from two separate websites and from Bloomberg, which is the latest broadcaster to sign the Expert Women pledge.
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NewsUnions reject second BBC pay offer
The broadcasting unions have rejected a second 2013-14 pay offer from the BBC as industrial tensions continue to simmer.
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CommentGolden age of TV is here to stay
Storytelling on the small screen is challenging film’s dominance says Lisa Campbell
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Behind The ScenesStrange Hill High, CBBC
We combined rod puppetry with groundbreaking digital techniques to bring our characters and their mysterious world to life, says Phil Chalk.
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FeaturesLA Screenings
US networks are fighting back against the march of cable with a host of edgier dramas and comedies.
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CommentNetworks come out fighting with bumper new season
Comedy focus and schedule overhaul will overturn slump, says John Peek
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RatingsEastEnders’ loss is ITV’s gain
The BBC show has much to celebrate with its recent Bafta win, but a 10% share decline tells a different story. Stephen Price takes a look at how all the soaps are faring so far this year.
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CommentTwo ways to crack advertising
Will ITV and C4’s different approaches both pay off asks Kate Bulkley.
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NewsAussie deal helps build Cineflix drama push
British distributor Cineflix Rights is moving into scripted third-party acquisitions for the first time after striking a deal to distribute Australian drama series Secrets & Lies.
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NewsLinsey takes lead in BBC1 race
BBC entertainment controller Mark Linsey has emerged as the frontrunner for the BBC1 controller job after the field of candidates narrowed significantly.
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NewsC4 brings Hollywood glitz to UK
Unsuspecting homeowners will be whisked off to Los Angeles while their homes are given a makeover in a 6 x 60-minute series for Channel 4.
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NewsAdam Fratto, Pukeko Pictures
Pukeko Pictures’ development chief tells Peter White about its international drama plans
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NewsGreenbird adds Handsome to umbrella indies
Nichola Hegarty and Sharon Stansfield are hoping to consolidate more than 10 years of production and development experience in start-up Handsome Productions, which is being backed by indie umbrella network Greenbird.
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NewsBBC ent commissioner’s potential exit alerts super-indies
Super-indies are circling BBC entertainment commissioner Karl Warner as he considers a move into production.
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NewsBBC news chief vows to hike female talent
James Harding pledged to increase the number of female broadcasters across BBC News’ output in one of his first addresses to staff.
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NewsComedy Central eyes US deals
Comedy Central has boosted its international acquisitions team with the hire of former Discovery exec Brad Wood.
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NewsTern hires a ‘game changer’
Former Bullseye Productions managing director Ed Crick is to join Glasgow’s Tern TV to work as joint creative director alongside Harry Bell.