All Broadcast articles in 8 January 2016 – Page 2
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News
Human herd attempts wildebeest migration for Nat Geo
A human herd will brave harsh elements and deadly predators as it attempts to follow an African wildebeest migration in an ambitious October Films series for US cable network Nat Geo.
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Wall to Wall wins BBC4 band battle show
Stars from New Order, Soul II Soul and Ultravox are to feature in a BBC4 battle of the bands competition, produced by Wall to Wall.
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BBC2 to lift lid on celebrity industry
Media Show presenter Steve Hewlett’s indie Genie Pictures will lift the lid on the celebrity industry in a two-part documentary for BBC2.
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Features
How to grow your indie
Securing investment and building a business aren’t skills that always come naturally to creatives. Advisers and indie founders offer Donna Taberer their tips for success
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News
Raft of HDR announcements at CES
Netflix has confirmed that it is to offer HDR (high dynamic range) programmes from later this year.
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Keo to track 70 migrants for BBC refugee crisis documentary
Keo Films is to task over 70 migrants and refugees with filming their attempted escape from Africa and the Middle East for a documentary series about the humanitarian crisis for BBC2.
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Comment
Getting under the skin of the modern world
Strong journalism, docs and TV events will help BBC2 stand out, says Kim Shillinglaw
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Comment
Whicker’s legacy will keep next generation curious
Our award can rekindle interest in one-off TV docs that challenge viewers, says Jane Ray
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Behind The Scenes
Lip Sync Battle UK, Channel 5
Could we launch a talent-led show to rival the cult US version? asks Lisa Chapman. With top presenters, brilliant contestants and a bit of pig-spanking, we think we’ve pulled it off
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Netflix expands into 130 countries
Netflix has launched in 130 new countries including India, Turkey and Russia, rounding out its global expansion.
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Clear Cut adds business development manager
Clear Cut Pictures has recruited Jack Loughlin to its sales team.
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Ratings
Midsomer Murders on song for ITV
WEDNESDAY: Midsomer Murders returned with more than 5m viewers to stick the knife into the competition, as Lucy Worsley’s trip to Russia reeled in almost 1m for BBC4.
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Nutopia to produce landmark Nat Geo series
Jane Root’s Nutopia has teamed up with Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky to produce a landmark documentary series for US cable network Nat Geo.
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Critics
TV Critics: Empire of the Tsars; Three Days of Terror; Secret Shopper; Trust Me I’m a Doctor
“There was so much footage of Worsley it was unnerving. But her passion for the subject matter was utterly charming.”
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All3Media acquires New Pictures in £40m deal
All3Media has acquired Indian Summers producer New Pictures in a deal believed to be worth around £40m.
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What to expect in 2016: acquisition and production
The first of a three-part look ahead at the technology predicted to shake up the broadcast industry this year.
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News
What to expect in 2016: manipulation and workflow
Part two of our industry verdict on the likely trends of 2016 looks at the way content is post-produced and prepared for delivery.
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What to expect in 2016: delivery and viewing
The final installment of our three-part look at what to expect over the coming 12 months focuses on delivery.
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Timeline duo start ‘pop-up’ post firm for remote work
Timeline North post-production director Eben Clancy and Chris Groom, former head of post-production for Timeline Television’s BT Sport operation, have set up a ‘pop-up’ post-production firm.