All Broadcast articles in 9 September 2016 – Page 3
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News
Channel 4 refreshes Crystal Maze
RDF-backed entertainment indie Fizz is to make its reboot of cult Channel 4 gameshow The Crystal Maze “relevant and refreshed” for a younger generation.
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NHU set for transformation
The BBC’s Natural History Unit is to become more “entrepreneurial” under the leadership of Julian Hector as it prepares to make programmes for third-party broadcasters for the first time.
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Comment
Netflix rides to the rescue
Horse mystery drama is a sign of fresh opportunities for kids’ indies, says Peter White
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Netflix sparks kids’ resurgence
Netflix’s push into live-action kids’ programming has triggered a “complete resurgence” in the genre, according to Lime Pictures boss Kate Little.
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Ratings
Ratings analysis: Redefining hits and misses
While audiences are down on five years ago, decent ratings are still achievable - especially in drama. Stephen Price examines how what will earn a show a recommission has changed
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FilmLight to demo Baselight 5.0
IBC 2016: FilmLight will introduce Baselight 5.0, the “radically updated” version of its colour grading software.
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Ant and Dec 'on brink' of signing ITV deal
Ant and Dec are on the brink of renewing their three-year contract with ITV, according to reports.
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Unions concerned over ITV pension plans
Three key broadcasting unions Bectu, the NUJ and Unite have hit back at ITV’s proposed changes to its defined benefits pension scheme.
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C5 swoops for Formula E rights
Channel 5 has swooped to pick up the rights to Formula E after ITV decided not to renew its contract to broadcast the emerging motorsport.
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IBC: 12 must-attend conference sessions
With the conference opening on Thursday, here’s our pick of the panels and keynotes at IBC
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Rivera resurfaces as Eurosport digital chief
Former BBC digital chief Ralph Rivera has been appointed as managing director of Eurosport’s digital division.
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Ratings
Motherland boosts BBC2 pilot season
TUESDAY: Sharon Horgan and Graham Linehan’s comedy Motherland was the second most-watched pilot of BBC2’s New on Two season.
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Behind The Scenes
Inside British Vogue, BBC2
The opportunity to make a series about a major British institution doesn’t usually just fall into your lap, says Katie Buchanan
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TRX appoints deputy chief exec
TRX, the online distribution platform which recently received backing from Sky and Channel 4’s Growth Fund, has appointed Juliette Squair as its deputy chief executive.
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Critics
TV Critics: Motherland; Hairy Bikers; One Of Us
“It’s at least four times better than anything else I’ve seen in ages.”
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James May's slow TV format returns
Plum Pictures’ slow TV format The Reassembler has landed a recommission from BBC4.
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BBC2 finalises Saturday arts strand
BBC2 is preparing a slate of experimental Saturday night arts programming to offer viewers an alternative to BBC1 and ITV’s entertainment formats.
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Fox backs Clarkson's DriveTribe
DriveTribe, the online motoring project established by the former Top Gear team, has secured almost £5m investment from 21st Century Fox.
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News
Panasonic partners with Codex for Varicam Pure
IBC 2016: Panasonic has teamed up with Codex to launch a new version of its VariCam 35 at IBC.
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Ratings
Cold Feet triumphs for ITV
MONDAY: The reboot of Cold Feet smashed ITV’s slot average as Crimewatch got off to a slow start on BBC1.