All Broadcast articles in 9 March 2012 – Page 4
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Primeval spin-off heads to Watch
Watch has acquired the North American spin-off to Impossible Pictures’ Primeval.
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ITVS hunts entertainment supremo
ITV Studios has kicked off a hunt for an entertainment supremo after chief executive Adam Crozier said the business must substantially boost its shiny floor show output.
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Kermode’s spring makeover of ITV’s Daybreak faces delays
David Kermode’s full vision for a revitalised Daybreak may not be seen until June after the show’s soft relaunch was delayed.
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Comedy indies in talks with Disney
Comedy specialists Rough Cut and Baby Cow are in talks with Disney about producing their first series for children.
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Comedy Central seeks global series
Comedy Central is hunting for up to five “channel-defining” series that will air right across its international network of 93 million homes.
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CDN to discuss signing Expert Women pledge
The Creative Diversity Network is set to decide whether to back Broadcast’s Expert Women campaign after BBC head of diversity Amanda Rice suggested a pan-industry approach.
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US drama leaders join tax break campaign
HBO, Starz, Showtime, ABC/Disney and RHI Entertainment have joined the campaign for tax breaks for British-made high-end drama, uniting with UK producers and associations.
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BBC radio gets boost as Sky slashes retrans fees
BSkyB has slashed its BBC retransmission fees by £4m, offering an unexpected late boost to the corporation’s under-threat local radio services.
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BBC takes knife to in-house factual roles
The BBC is carving up its in-house factual structure to create genre heads around the country.
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Origin Pictures develops three shows for BBC
Origin Pictures is working on a The Wire-style crime drama set in Manchester and an adaptation of a PD James novel as part of trio of paid developments for the BBC
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Scott backs Superhero indie
Superhero Television, a new indie backed by Princess Productions founder Sebastian Scott, has had a Sky 1 show greenlit as its first commission.
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Sky Atlantic buys rights to Brand new series from FX
Sky Atlantic has secured the yet-to-air US series from Russell Brand as part of its move to establish its comedy credentials.
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High Court appeal over Dale Farm footage looms
The lawyer representing broadcasters fighting to retain footage shot during the Dale Farm eviction expects an appeal to take place in the next month and claims the case could set a crucial precedent.
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CLAC warns against full disclosure
Christopher Lunn & Company (CLAC) has warned its clients against revealing potential irregularities in their accounts to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), claiming the tax body’s demands for information are “illegal”.
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Lion eyes move to Naples after Venice debut
Lion Television is lining up two new Italian series following this week’s launch of Venice 24/7 on Nat Geo Italy.
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C4 factual backs fresh talent
Perfect Motion, Bigballs Films and Cwmni Da have won their first ever commissions from Channel 4, via the factual department.
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New Girl set for later C4 slot after taking a break
Channel 4 is set to push high-profile acquisition New Girl back to a later slot after introducing a mid-season break to the Zooey Deschanel series.
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BBC1 hands former Goodie primetime comedy series
BBC1 is to hand comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor his first major series since The Goodies 30 years ago - a spoof news programme featuring animals.
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The Shooting Gallery to return to C4
Channel 4 is reviving shorts strand The Shooting Gallery in partnership with video platform Vimeo - more than a decade after the plug was first pulled.