All Broadcast articles in 26 June 2015 – Page 3
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Comment
Kids’ animation is thriving, but the battle is not over
We must come together as an industry to safeguard our future, argues Oli Hyatt
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News
eOne to boost regional drama
Entertainment One (eOne) and Creative England will plough a combined £500,000 into regional drama development as they bid to unearth a hit on the scale of Broadchurch.
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Avid and Orad to combine asset management tools
Avid is to combine its asset management products with Orad Hi-Tec Systems’ workflow tools following its acquisition of the firm.
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Tax credits fuel cartoon boom
More than a quarter of the animated projects launching at this year’s Cartoon Forum are produced by UK and Irish indies, as the introduction of animation tax credits fuels a British cartoon boom.
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Twofour lands an ITV double
Twofour bagged two pieces of business from ITV ahead of being acquired by the commercial broadcaster this week.
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TLC aims to build on UK hits
TLC is aiming to improve the gender parity of its audience with original UK commissions fronted by “relatable” British talent.
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C4 wants indies to unlock new revenue streams
Channel 4 is launching an indie roadshow to help producers strike deals to commercialise their productions and generate new revenues.
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ITV commissioner wishlists
ITV has challenged producers to create younger-skewing factual entertainment series as it aims to grab a larger share of the 16-44 market.
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Revealed: TV’s eco shame
Television has been warned it must urgently address its environmental impact after new data revealed that the carbon footprint of an hour’s programming is equivalent to eight flights to New York.
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Comment
Health of kids’ TV is issue for all
Creating a strong children’s sector is an opportunity, not a burden
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BBC kids’ boss warns services could be at risk
The BBC’s children’s boss has warned that a cut to funding during charter renewal will damage its ability to deliver public service content to kids in the digital age.
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Canis launches two-studio production facility
Canis Television and Media has launched a two studio production facility under the banner of Canis Film & TV.
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C4 wins big at Broadcast Digital Awards
Channel 4 was the big winner at this year’s Broadcast Digital Awards, walking away with eight prizes including Channel of the Year for E4.
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Features
Best Programme Acquisition: The 100
US sci-fi drama The 100 became E4’s most successful programme launch with 1.7 million (8%) overnight viewers in July 2014.
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Features
Best Entertainment Programme: Wild Things
For a brief time this spring, the goings-on at 7pm on Sundays on Sky felt like a collective fever dream.
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Ravensbourne reveals Broadcast TECH winner
Broadcast engineering undergraduate Aidan Flanagan picked up the Broadcast TECH award at Ravensbourne’s Degree Show.
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Panasonic launches 4K PTZ camera
Panasonic has launched an integrated 4K PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera.
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Twitter UK chief: how to succeed with Periscope
Good timing, a strong wi-fi connection and a selfie stick are some of the secrets to getting the best out of Periscope, according to Twitter’s UK head of news and government partnerships.