All articles by Balihar Khalsa – Page 25
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NewsC4 Anti Social Network pilot fools This Morning
Channel 4 entertainment pilot Anti Social Network has successfully duped major media organisations including ITV, The Sun and The Telegraph.
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NewsITV orders double helping of Tipping Point
An extended second series of ITV1 daytime gameshow, Tipping Point has been ordered from RDF Television.
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NewsBBCW inks first co-pro deals with BBC in-house
BBC Worldwide’s original commissioning strategy has led to its first co-production deals with BBC in-house.
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NewsColin Firth stars in first C4 Education doc for 4oD
Colin Firth will appear in Channel 4 Education first original commission for video on demand service, 4oD.
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NewsITVS to reform pop bands for The Big Reunion
The original members of girl group Atomic Kitten will be reunited on ITV2 in a series celebrating former pop bands.
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NewsCanadian remake for C4’s The Audience
The Garden’s Channel 4 format The Audience is to be remade for Corus Entertainment’s W Network in Canada.
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NewsBBC2 goes back to basics with Blanc cookery series
Raymond Blanc is returning to BBC2 for a series that will give viewers a masterclass in basic cooking techniques.
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NewsC4 signs up Hills for 12 months in Last Leg deal
Australian comedian Adam Hills has signed a one-year exclusive deal with Channel 4 that includes another series of The Last Leg.
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NewsTop indies join forces on training initiative to boost diversity
Leading indies including Shine Group, All3Media and Endemol have clubbed together for the first time on an initiative to promote diversity in the indie sector.
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NewsDrama sector set for high-profile moves
The drama world looks set for a shake-up, with ITV drama commissioners Laura Mackie and Sally Haynes understood to be considering a move into production and, separately, Company Pictures closing in on a high-profile boss.
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NewsBBCW and ITVS strike Nordics deals
BBC Entertainment is to launch with a Norwegian leading pay TV operator, while ITV Studios Global Entertainment has signed a distribution deal with Netflix in Nordic territories.
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RatingsE4 16-34 share grows to record level
E4 has recorded its best ever month in its key 16-34 year old demographic with a 5.75% share over September.
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NewsC4 breaks even on Paralympics
Channel 4 had to spend more money than planned on the Paralympics to meet viewer expectations but managed to break even due to high ratings, David Abraham has told MPs.
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NewsSky picks up Harry Potter movies
All eight Harry Potter movies have been added to Sky’s portfolio for three months over the crucial Christmas period.
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NewsEndemol to manage Rolling Stones digital rights
Endemol is managing the digital rights of the final stage of the Rolling Stones’ “50 and Counting” reunion tour.
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NewsKate Oates made Emmerdale producer
Coronation Street assistant producer and former Arches exec Kate Oates has been appointed Emmerdale producer.
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NewsC4 retains rights to Homeland
The yet-to-be-confirmed third series of Homeland will air on Channel 4, as the broadcaster has struck a deal to ensure the thriller remains on the channel.
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NewsC4 axes T4 brand after 14 years
Channel 4 is dropping the T4 brand after 14 years as it begins the search for a Friday night music show to refresh its youth programming.
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NewsMcGuinness fronts C4 TV Burp-style show
Take Me Out Host Paddy McGuinness will be the new host of a TV Burp style show for Channel 4.
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NewsFast Train heads north to MediaCityUK
BBC Academy, Creative Skillset and ITV will take part in the first Fast Train North event in November being held at MediaCityUK.