All Broadcast articles in 31 October 2008 – Page 5
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Features
Picture perfect?
Now the technology to transmit progressively scanned images in HD is available, broadcasters are faced with the dilemma of whether to upgrade or stick with the interlaced system.
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News
Sky Movies takes in-house route with two series
Sky Movies Premiere has commissioned two in-house series and called on indies to have a better understanding of the film industry when pitching ideas.
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News
Rebrand brings History into 20th century
The History Channel is to be rebranded as History as part of a new programming strategy that focuses on more contemporary events.
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4iP eyes ‘dozens' of web projects for first year
Channel 4 aims to have commissioned up to five major web PSB projects and “dozens” of smaller ones within the first year of its 4iP initiative.
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Thompson to report on phone prank this Thursday
The BBC Trust has requested director general Mark Thompson to report the findings of his investigation into the Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand phone prank on Thursday (30 October).
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Comment
Talking Radio: Grant Goddard
Grant Goddard of Enders Analysis ponders the implications of the axing of Channel 4 Radio.
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News
Absolute Radio sign up ex-Bond villain to voice all links
Absolute Radio has made ex-Bond villain David Meyer the latest addition to its on-air line-up.
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Myers: GMG must stick with indie plan
Outgoing GMG Radio chief executive John Myers has called on the company to continue investing in indie commissioning to ensure that good speech radio is not the preserve of the BBC.
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Features
Andy Burnham: The pragmatic politician
Culture secretary Andy Burnham tells Robin Parker why he thinks it's time for rival public service broadcasters to bury the hatchet and work together.
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Comment
You the Jury: Will O'Connor and Steve Milne
Will O'Connor and Steve Milne review the latest TV shows.
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Features
Format Focus: Kids top 20
Music charts have gone interactive in a kids show that airs across Europe.
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Features
Five tasks for Dawn
What are the most significant challenges facing Five's new chief executive - and how should she tackle them? Lucy Rouse asked five television insiders for their views.
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News
Jude Law peace doc sells across world
3DD Entertainment has sold its Jude Law-fronted Peace One Day concert to a host of territories including the US.
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News
Fever signs up with Fremantle
Fremantle Media has signed an exclusive first look, development and co-production deal with Fever Media after the indie's similar deal with BBC Worldwide came to an end.
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Comment
Blog: Is Bruce to sexy for Antiques Roadshow?
So Fiona Bruce is considered too sexy for the Antiques Road Show? Geoff Motley thinks women presenters have the edge anyway.
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News
C4 stand by their Brand
Channel 4 will stand by comedian Russell Brand, despite the BBC suspending him over the furore surrounding his prank phone calls to Andrew Sachs with presenter Jonathan Ross.
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News
Helsinki's Generator Post has taken up a Quantel iQ2K
Helsinki based post production company, Generator Post, has purchased a Quantel iQ2K DI system as it continues to expand into DI film post.
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News
BBC appoints research and innovation controller
BBC mobile team controller Matthew Postgate has been named the controller of BBC research and innovation.
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News
BBC suspends Ross and Brand
BBC director general Mark Thompson has suspended Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand over their “offensive” prank call and vowed to “satisfy” licence fee payers that “appropriate action” will be taken.
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Global Radio names new commercial chief
Global Radio has named former News Group Newspapers (NGN) deputy managing director Mike Gordon as its commercial chief.