All Broadcast articles in 4 September 2014 – Page 5
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NewsNetflix strikes landmark Gotham deal
Netflix and Warner Bros have struck a landmark global rights deal for Batman prequel Gotham.
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NewsSky Europe plans progess
BSkyB has made a formal offer to take full control of Sky Deutschland.
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NewsDavid Phillips leaves TSL
TSL managing director David Phillips has left the company after almost 10 years.
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NewsDavid Hockney grants BBC access
David Hockney has opened up his personal archives for the first time for a BBC2 documentary produced by Blakeway and Fly Film.
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NewsNow TV turns on ITV Encore
ITV Encore, the broadcaster’s dedicated drama channel, has expanded its reach after launching on Sky’s IPTV service Now TV.
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CriticsTV Critics: Gems TV; Harry at 30; Super Senses
“Gems TV was an entertaining hour, soothingly soundtracked by 1950s easy listening.”
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NewsVaz: BBC acted 'perfectly properly' over Sir Cliff story
Home affairs committee chairman Keith Vaz has said that BBC News acted “perfectly properly” in its handling of the coverage of the police raid on Sir Cliff Richard’s home.
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NewsC4 pension consultation reopens
Channel 4 has restarted a consultation process with more than 200 staff in an attempt to shift them on to a contribution-based pension scheme.
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NewsHarry Houdini appears on C4
Channel 4 has acquired Adrien Brody-fronted US miniseries Houdini after striking a deal with Lionsgate.
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NewsShennan: BBC Music Awards will complement Brits
BBC Music director Bob Shennan has defended the inaugural BBC Music Awards, claiming that the show will “not compete” with the Brit Awards.
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FeaturesBroadcast Digital: MCN evolution
As multichannel networks grow, their their success is attracting the attention of the major content players
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NewsWeinstein Company picks up Esio Trot
The Weinstein Company has picked up the US rights to Roald Dahl adaptation Esio Trot as it continues to pepper its TV slate with UK shows.
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NewsRed Arrow imports Israeli format Are You For Real?
Israeli gameshow Are You For Real? is set to be remade in the UK after Red Arrow International optioned the format.
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NewsBBC may reveal details of Sir Cliff Richard coverage
The exchanges between BBC journalists and South Yorkshire police which led to coverage of the raid on Sir Cliff Richard’s home could be revealed by news chief James Harding today.
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RatingsLong Lost Family bows out 1m down
MONDAY: ITV’s Long Lost Family concluded with a series average over 1m viewers down on last year’s run - as 1m tuned in to Sky Sports News HQ to watch the Premier League transfer deadline unfold.
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CommentPeter Prichard, 1931-2014
Comedy writer Colin Edmonds remembers the super-agent who unleashed The Beatles onto US TV
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CriticsTV Critics: Jamie's Comfort Food; 21 Up: New Generation; Who’s Doing The Dishes?
“Jamie’s Comfort Food feels like lingering in the comfort zone for this usually innovative chef.”
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NewsITV shares hit 13-year high amid takeover talk
ITV’s share price hit a 13-year high on Monday as speculation about a Liberty Global takeover persisted.
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NewsTop Gear to be remade in France
Top Gear is to be remade in France by terrestrial broadcaster RMC Découverte.
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CommentWhy should viewers pay a new TV tax?
David Abraham misses the point on retransmission fees, says Sky’s Graham McWilliam