All articles by Alex Farber – Page 185
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NewsInbetweeners star to front Comedy Central sitcom
Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison is to front a new sitcom on Comedy Central - the second original UK series from the MTV-owned channel.
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NewsChannelflip boss outlines online challenges
TV producers must tap into their creative skills to reach new audiences via YouTube, according to Shine Group’s managing director of VoD network Channelflip
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NewsSky's Murphy on what he's looking to commission
Stuart Murphy, director of Sky Entertainment Channels, has revealed what he is looking to commission from indies.
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NewsC5 in entertainment talks with Chris Evans
Chris Evans is in discussions with Channel 5 about a range of entertainment ideas further to the development of talent show Sing For Your Supper.
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NewsX Factor doubles Facebook comments
The opening episode of ITV1’s The X Factor generated more than twice as many comments via Facebook as its equivalent last series, despite being watched by almost 3 million fewer viewers.
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NewsDNI chief comes to UK to bolster indies
Discovery Networks International chief content officer Luis Silberwasser has relocated to the UK to bolster output from indies and help them forge closer ties with the broadcaster’s US channels.
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NewsSmart TV reaches 85% connectivity
The latest smart TVs have a connectivity rate of more than 85% and that is expected to rise as they become simpler and more compelling to connect, according to media consultancy Decipher.
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NewsFord hails C5 evolution as brand hopefuls unveiled
Channel 5 director of programmes Jeff Ford has said the evolution of the broadcaster is well under way as he revealed a raft of original programming designed to establish a fresh crop of long-running brands.
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NewsTwofour wins orders from BBC1, ITV1 and Discovery
Twofour has won a range of orders including a hoarding follow-up series for BBC1, a James Nesbitt travelogue for ITV1 and a Discovery Networks International series about strange objects found inside people.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch VoD store
Sainsbury’s is to go head-to-head with Tesco in the VoD space having struck a deal with technology provider Rovi to offer a range of TV shows via its website.
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NewsITV in running to produce BT Premier League channel
ITV is vying to become the production partner for BT’s newly acquired set of 38 Premier League games, but is unlikely to air any of the matches on its own channels.
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NewsMatalan launches online fashion series with ITV
Clothing brand Matalan is funding an online fashion series, distributed via ITV’s website and featuring click-to-buy functionality.
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NewsSky appeal puts Freeview reshuffle on hold
Sky has launched an appeal against Freeview platform manager DMOL’s plan to reorganise the EPG that would see Sky News drop 50 places.
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NewsX Factor launches first iPad app
FremantleMedia UK Interactive and ITV have relaunched the digital offering for The X Factor including online video and its first dedicated iPad app.
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NewsA+E hires Viacom exec for distribution push
A+E Networks has appointed a former Viacom executive to head up the distribution of its channels including Bio and History across the majority of EMEA.
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NewsSky hires Let's Dance entertainment exec
Sky has appointed the exec producer of BBC1’s Let’s Dance For Sport Relief and Epic Win as a commissioning editor in its entertainment team.
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NewsBBCW Labs selects six start-ups
BBC Worldwide has partnered with six start-up digital media businesses including a one-click-to-buy recipe tool and ethical virtual world for kids.
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NewsBoorman to bike around South Africa
Charley Boorman is to head on a 6,200 mile journey around the borders of South Africa for his latest adventure with Channel 5.
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NewsOlympics drives "millions" of NBC Shazam tags
US network NBC’s Shazam-enabled London 2012 Olympics coverage resulted in “several million interactions” over the 17 day event.
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NewsC5 pledges to air students' show
Channel 5 has formed a partnership with the National Film and Television School which will see it broadcast a show developed and produced by students.