All Broadcast articles in 4 December 2009 – Page 3
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NewsShameless run extended
Shameless will be extended from 16 episodes to 22 when it returns for an eighth series in 2011.
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FeaturesMark Murphy, etv media group
Mark Murphy, managing director of etv media group, on how the company will be speaking to indies in the new year to grow its international presence.
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CommentDuncan Russell, Prime Focus
Prime Focus colourist Duncan Russell on his worst rejection, the cruellest thing he’s ever done and his top three sex symbols.
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CommentDriving in uncharted territory
BBC Worldwide has suffered for trying to plan for life beyond the licence fee.
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CommentSign the Diversity Pledge and widen your talent pool
Last week’s CDN awards applauded diversity, but there’s more to be done, says Oona King.
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CommentOff Cuts: Hair today...
Virgin Media TV managing director Johnny Webb sported a classy new look through November — or Movember as it was rechristened by The Prostate Cancer Charity.
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NewsSTV planning co-production deal for Taggart
STV is in the final throes of negotiating a ground-breaking deal with ITV which could secure the future of Taggart on the Channel 3 network.
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NewsRadio indies to get online content store
Former Radio Independents Group chairman Neil Gardner is leading an initiative to create a dedicated online portal to sell audio content made by the UK indie sector.
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NewsITV orders Dickinson chatshow
Real Deal host David Dickinson has been lined up as ITV’s next chatshow host.
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The Broadcast InterviewOrion Ross, Disney Channels
Disney Channels’ vice-president of original series is aiming to treble European animation output over the next few years, and is looking for ideas for 14 pilots.
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FeaturesWatching the celebs get out
Reality show exits were accompanied by some welcome returns and reassuring rallies.
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NewsOutright ready to splash cash on first-look deals
Outright Distribution has ringfenced a “significant” investment fund that it will plough into firstlook deals with UK and US indies from early 2010.
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CommentHow the BBC’s plans for Salford Quays became concrete
The year saw the corporation growing northern roots, says BBC North director Peter Salmon.
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NewsBBC to run fresh TV fakery course
Key daytime suppliers will be hauled into the BBC for yet another lesson on avoiding TV fakery following the Reef Television scandal over Sun, Sea And Bargain Spotting and other shows.
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CommentBBC Comedy Extra / We Are Family
Robin Parker and Lisa Campbell share their views on a new BBC site and show.
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CommentSmall Island / Eating Art / Kidnapped by the Kids
Dan Korn and Will Daws on the latest new shows.
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NewsDisney bids to treble European animation output
Disney is to treble its animation output from Europe “over the next few years” as part of its strategy to complement the live-action shows coming out of the US.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlan Clements, STV
Director of content Alan Clements tells Kate McMahon about his first year at STV, defends his decision to use opt-outs to fund home-grown content and reveals his plans for a US office.
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NewsPower raises funding against value of IP
Power, the producer of The Day Of The Triffids, has struck an innovative £10.8m financing deal partly based on the value of its intellectual property.
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FeaturesWomen we love again
BBC4’s Women We Loved season continued to reap real rewards while ITV2 benefited from a woman that maybe we used to love. Oh and BBC3 got a clashing bonus.