All articles by Alex Farber – Page 261
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NewsVirgin CEO claims Canvas will "hijack" TV
Virgin’s CEO Neil Berkett has written to The Guardian outlining his concern that Project Canvas will “hijack” the future development of TV.
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NewsSpence dances out of Pineapple Studios to sign Sky contract
Extrovert dance instructor Louie Spence has signed a golden-handcuffs deal with Sky1 HD but Pineapple Dance Studios, the show in which he made his name, is not returning.
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NewsRelief at sale of VMTV but job fears persist
VMTV sources have welcomed its sale to BSkyB for finally ending the uncertainty around the business - but the prospect of a major overhaul and potential job losses still looms.
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NewsRadioCentre brands BBC 6 Music plans a ‘fig-leaf’
Commercial radio body the RadioCentre has labelled the BBC’s proposals to shut 6 Music as a “figleaf ” to divert attention away from the need to overhaul the remit of Radio 1 and 2.
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NewsStars relive their musical youth in Sky Arts series
Sky Arts will ask celebrities including Lenny Henry and Janet Street Porter to reveal their musical talents from before they became famous in a series from Electric Sky.
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NewsRadio 1 brings unsigned acts to daytime
BBC Radio 1 is strengthening its public service remit by showcasing more unknown British brands during its daytime schedule.
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Sony rolls out UK VOD service
Sony has rolled out its multi-platform video portal in the UK offering ad-funded access to classic US shows such as Bewitched, Diff’rent Strokes and Married With Children.
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NBCU and E1 co-pro cop show
Universal Networks International and indie E1 Entertainment are to co-produce a police drama with the aim of securing distribution across 100 channels within 12 months.
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NewsUBC cuts losses ahead of Audioboo investment
Multimedia content and services company UBC Media has posted a 29% increase in its profits to narrow its losses over the past year as it invests in audio experts Audioboo and series of iPhone apps.
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NewsJeremy Kyle launches iPhone app
Jeremy Kyle is rolling out an iPhone app, developed by indie Somethin’ Else.
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NewsTrust reviews Radio 3, 4 and 7
The BBC Trust has launched a review of BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7 to check licence fee payers are getting the best from the stations.
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NewsBBC calls up Libero replay technology for World Cup
The BBC is beefing up its replay technology ahead of this month’s World Cup to show 360-degree rotating freeze-frames of incidents using actual footage rather than computer graphics.
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NewsViva commissions pop and celebrity magazine show
MTV’s Freeview entertainment channel Viva has ordered a tongue-in-cheek music and celebrity magazine series.
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NewsITV to stream mobile services for World Cup
ITV is capitalising on the mobile boom by launching apps to stream its content and provide access to catch-up service ITV Player.
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NewsNine in running for rights to show WRC
Nine broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports and UKTV are considering making bids to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the next three years.
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NewsTwo-screen takes off as 450,000 play along with Drop online
The online game that accompanies Channel 4’s Endemol gameshow Million Pound Drop Live was played by almost half a million people while the show was on air last week.
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NewsVideo content at heart of Radio 1 website revamp
BBC Radio 1 will overhaul its website later this year, with a focus on rich video content and audience interactivity via social networks.
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NewsSofia's Diary indie signs new partners
Beat Generation, the online magazine series from the creators of Sofia’s Diary, has signed two distribution deals following its launch.
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H&C partners with Rural TV
Horse and Country TV and Rural TV have forged a new partnership to boost content and distribution of the services.
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NewsPlanet Rock appoints Arendt as MD
Radio industry veteran Jonathan Arendt has been appointed managing director of Planet Rock.