All Broadcast articles in 23 October 2009 – Page 2
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RatingsNCIS: Los Angeles makes strong start in UK
Sky1’s new acquisition NCIS: Los Angeles got off to a flying start last night, with 505,000 (2.4%) tuning in for the premiere.
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RatingsBBC surrenders in Strictly vs X Factor clash
BBC bosses will move Strictly Come Dancing to an earlier timeslot from October 31, ending its head to head war with ITV1’s The X Factor.
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RatingsITV1 scores 5.4m with Chelsea win
ITV scored a peak of 5.4m as Chelsea outgunned Atletico Madrid last night, but it wasn’t quite enough to topple the BBC.
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FeaturesTrue Blood
A vivid title sequence that evokes the sex, death and religious fervour of the HBO show and links images of Americana with scenes of lonely and stark places.
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FeaturesGordon Ramsay Mash-up
An online short created by Roughcut TV featuring an animated Gordon Ramsay.
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FeaturesChildren In Need promo
A promo designed by Red Bee Media to encourage the public to apply for fundraising packs for the charity appeal.
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NewsPandora buy boosts JCA facility
JCA is increasing the breadth of its Ray King-fronted grading and restoration department with the addition of a Pandora Revolution.
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NewsUnit doubles up for grading and dubbing
Apple-based Soho post facility Unit has added a second grading suite as well as a second dubbing mixing room.
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NewsOoyala sets sights on UK indies
US online video start-up Ooyala will be targeting UK indies and broadcasters with its Backlot platform after securing $10m (£6m) in a new round of funding.
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FeaturesNativ Mio Everywhere
A new version of Nativ’s online video management service that allows delivery of content to a number of different platforms at once.
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NewsGlobal iPlayer could allow BBCW to up prices
BBC Worldwide is planning a paid for international version of the iPlayer, which would allow it to break ranks with iTunes and raise charges for its premium content.
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NewsC4 to sell for rivals on YouTube
Channel 4 is banking on generating revenue from content owned by rival broadcasters and producers to get added value from its landmark YouTube deal.
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London office for Ipercast after 3G acquisition
French content delivery network (CDN) provider Ipercast has bought mobile multimedia services company 3G Factory and opened an office in London.
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NewsBravo controller Clarke calls time on 12 years at VMTV
Bravo controller Dave Clarke has left Virgin Media TV to pursue other opportunities after nearly 12 years with the company.
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FeaturesIn the race for ratings
Unlike the Grand Prix, BBC1’s four new or returning series will try to win every battle.
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NewsMTV unveils two shows in pipeline for TMF replacement Viva
MTV has revealed two commissions for Viva, its new entertainment channel for people “who have shitty jobs during the week and focus on Friday night with their mates”.
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CommentJoke's on newbie Newman
Was Talkback Thames trying to tell outgoing C4 comedy head Andrew Newman something in its pilot PhoneShop?
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CommentOrigin of a new species, as necessity leads to invention
The economic situation is spurring innovation across the TV industry, says Alex Connock.
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NewsQueen of Shops heads to NZ
BBC2 series Mary, Queen of Shops is to make its broadcast debut in New Zealand following a new deal struck by Optomen International.