All Broadcast articles in 4 March 2011 – Page 5
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NewsCBeebies takes a walk on the wild side with NHU
The BBC’s Natural History Unit has won its most significant commission from pre-school channel CBeebies as part of its drive to make a broader range of shows.
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NewsITFC to offer Archangel real-time restoration
Post-production, subtitling and restoration firm ITFC has become one of the first facilities in the UK to install Snell’s Archangel Ph.C-HD restoration system.
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NewsBrand takes the plunge with Dave stand-up series
Comedian Jo Brand is to investigate British people’s obsession with water in a series for Dave.
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NewsEricsson launches newsgathering update
Ericsson launched Voyager II, its latest digital satellite newsgathering (DSNG) system, this week.
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NewsScripted sales soar at BBCW
BBC drama Life On Mars is set to be adapted for new international audiences as part of a surge in scripted programming sales for BBC Worldwide.
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FeaturesFrozen Planet, BBC (UK)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a major new wildlife series from the BBC with a Q&A with executive producer Alastair Fothergill (Blue Planet, Planet Earth).
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CommentLet’s fight for freelancer rights
Issues over training can only be resolved if addressed collectively.
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The Broadcast InterviewFirecracker Films: our Big Fat Gypsy success
As Gypsy-mania sweeps the country, Firecracker Films bosses Mark Soldinger and Sue Oriel tell Lisa Campbell about their plans to take the format to the US, spin-off series and more.
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CommentEnough talk, it’s time to act
C4 is right to want to broaden its supplier base, says John McVay.
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CommentNow the fun bit – but who wins in product placement?
If we build it right, the advertisers will come, and TV will be the winner, says Claire Heys.
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CommentManners maketh the professional
Rudeness abounds but without civility, TV would grind to a halt, writes Steven D Wright.
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CommentChoccywoccydoodah / Leah's Dream / Waterloo Road Reunited
Upstairs Downstairs’ Neil Jackson and Spooks’ Akin Gazi on posh cakes, illness and a school reunion.
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FeaturesOvercoming the barriers to change
The MAM roundtable at this year’s BVE revealed problems surrounding the emerging technology that still need to be addressed. Jane Bainbridge reports.
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The Broadcast InterviewUS TV: packaging for the perfect pitch
In our second extract from Broadcast’s US commissioning report, three agents explain how the system works in the States and offer some tips and advice on approaching the networks.
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FeaturesFilm quality on a TV budget
New kit is revolutionising how high-end TV shows are shot, writes Michael Burns, but can hire firms keep pace with the demand for film-style digital cameras and 3D equipment?
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Behind The ScenesLove Thy Neighbour, Channel 4
Building trust with the residents of Grassington in Yorkshire meant getting involved in am-dram and downing pints with the locals, says Jamie Isaacs.
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NewsNUJ to protest over Hunt decision
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is organising a demonstration in response Jeremy Hunt’s decision to approve News Corp plans to spin off Sky News as part of the planned takeover of BSkyB.
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CommentOff Cuts: Sky’s music to their eyes
Viewers got an eye-popping closeup of incest, murder and rape recently thanks to the first ever live 3D opera broadcast.