All Broadcast articles in 31 July 2014 – Page 3
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News
London Live proposals under major scrutiny
The bidders who lost out to London Live for the capital’s local TV licence are expected to object to Ofcom after the broadcaster asked for permission to cut its hours of local content.
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Features
Evermoor Manor, Disney Channel
Making a live-action drama for teens to be shown around the world was a real eye-opener
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News
BBC1 takes a punt on Coral doc
Boundless has secured access to high-street bookmaker Coral for a three-part documentary series for BBC1.
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The Broadcast Interview
Murray Ferguson, Clerkenwell Films
Clerkenwell Films’ chief executive talks about the indie’s eclectic project slate and working with fresh talent
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Comment
Ofcom must be brave and revoke London Live licence
Local station is not living up to its promise, says Jonathan Kaye
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Comment
Sky Europe in the spotlight
BSkyB deal may not be a bargain, but is of value, says Kate Bulkley
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News
Spirit Media signs up Zoe Ball for YouTube channel
Spirit Digital Media has launched a YouTube channel fronted by TV and radio presenter Zoe Ball.
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News
BBC backs learning initiative
Former BBC multiplatform boss Simon Nelson has secured the support of the corporation for his online social learning initiative, FutureLearn.
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News
Fox snares Tyrant for the UK
Fox has acquired the UK rights to edgy geopolitical drama Tyrant, from the creative team behind Homeland.
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News
Sky VR firm eyes scripted TV
Scripted shows and wildlife programming could benefit from immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, according to Jaunt, the US company in which Sky has invested more than £400,000.
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News
CBeebies launches app to help kids learn to read
CBeebies is preparing to launch a Storytime app that is designed to improve the reading ability of young children.
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News
C4’s Gill Wilson overhauls features
North One, Blink Films and Red House are among the indies to have won business as Channel 4 head of features Gill Wilson overhauls her slate.
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News
Red Bull pilots gaming series for linear launch
Red Bull will launch its linear TV channel in the UK next autumn, and the first details of its programming line-up are starting to emerge.
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News
TMM heads to Australia for Blumenthal ob doc
Heston Blumenthal’s long-term producer has won an Australian commission featuring the chef for his emerging indie.
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Comment
Production competition hots up
C5 has entered the fray, but its shows will need broader appeal
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News
Broadcast offers ratings via new app
Broadcast has launched a tablet app, available exclusively to subscribers, that will feature extended overnight ratings data each morning.
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News
C5 to free production arm to pitch projects to rivals
Channel 5 is planning to turn its in-house production division into an independent unit capable of pitching its brand of tabloid telly to rival broadcasters.
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News
Cowell named Mipcom personality of the year
Simon Cowell has been named Mipcom 2014 personality of the year and will give a keynote interview at this year’s market.
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News
House of Lords inquiry to focus on expert women
The House of Lords communications committee is poised to launch an investigation into the level of female representation across news broadcasting.