All Broadcasters articles – Page 784
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NewsZig Zag conjures up more magic shows
Mipcom: Zig Zag’s move into magic has been strengthened following a deal struck with Discovery and plans to launch a YouTube channel.
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NewsBBC to boost arts funding by 20%
The BBC is to boost funding for television arts programming by 20% as part of plans to put it “back at the heart” of the corporation.
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NewsSTV and Red Arrow strike partnership
Mipcom: STV plans to test more in-house shows on Scottish audiences after its production arm signed a co-development and distribution deal with Red Arrow Entertainment Group.
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NewsRadio 1 tunes up iPlayer video channel
BBC Radio 1 is to launch a video channel on the iPlayer – as the broadcaster prepares to personalise its on-demand service.
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NewsMTV orders UK Catfish pilot
Renegade Pictures is to produce a UK TX pilot of MTV hit Catfish: The TV Show as the channel looks to capitalise on the programme’s US success.
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NewsDiscovery partners with NFTS on factual course
Discovery Networks International has partnered with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to launch a factual development and production course to find the generation of producers.
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NewsChallenge rebrands with animated idents
BSkyB is to rebrand Challenge as it bids to boost the entertainment channel’s profile.
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NewsPaxman nearly quit Newsnight over Savile scandal
Jeremy Paxman has admitted that he came close to quitting Newsnight at the height of the Jimmy Savile scandal last year.
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NewsMajor changes at BBC Arabic
BBC Arabic underwent a structural overhaul this summer, but the corporation has refused to reveal whether the changes were the result of the widespread cultural tensions and complaints against the global news division that were revealed by broadcastnow.co.uk this week.
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NewsNat Geo lines up Sky’s Ducks
US broadcaster National Geographic Channel is remaking Sky’s science-based entertainment format Duck Quacks Don’t Echo, which will be co-produced by UK indie Magnum Media.
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Eton to open its doors to CBBC
Eton College is to follow Harrow School onto TV for a CBBC documentary made by Blakeway North.
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NewsSalmon: C4 would be better off in regions
BBC North director Peter Salmon has suggested Channel 4 should consider moving outside of London to restate its credentials as a distinctive broadcaster.
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NewsAbraham: let’s work together to boost diversity
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham is taking the lead in boosting diversity in TV by urging broadcasters to take more coordinated action.
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NewsUKTV nets JJ Abrams’ Believe
UKTV has struck its first deal following the LA Screenings, buying JJ Abrams’ supernatural thriller Believe from Warner Bros International Television Distribution.
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Behind The ScenesThe Day I Got My Sight Back, BBC1
Sally George strikes a balance between showing the procedure and avoiding too much gore
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NewsITV & C4 among Emmy winners
ITV, Channel 4 and UK indies including Hardcash and Clover Films were among the winners at the Emmys and International Emmys.
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NewsVince Cable pledges support for creative industries
Business secretary Vince Cable has pledged to offer greater support to the creative industries, acknowledging that it “doesn’t get the attention or the recognition it deserves” within government.
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NewsGinx TV expands footprint with Player Channel purchase
International video game broadcaster Ginx TV is expanding its global reach after acquiring betting network The Player Channel.
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NewsBBC4 channel editor named
BBC history, science and natural history commissioner Cassian Harrison has been appointed channel editor of BBC4.
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NewsBBC2 returns to The Fixer
BBC2 has commissioned a third series of Alex Polizzi – The Fixer from Twofour, in which the former hotelier will attempt to change the fate of failing family firms.