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FeaturesTV 2011: Multichannel - joining the dots
In a busy year for the multichannel world, Sky got more heavily into non-sports and movies programming, including 3D and an exclusive HBO deal, while Virgin Media backed away from content.
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FeaturesTV 2011: Multiplatform - maturing value
Multiplatform has matured hugely this year, becoming core to many broadcasters’ and indies’ plans, but it still faces challenges - most vitally in proving its value in times of tightening budgets.
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FeaturesJust William
Full post on a four-part series that follows the exploits of 11-year-old tearaway William Brown
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FeaturesReview of the Year 2010: Post-production
A tough first six months of 2010 saw some well-established businesses sold or closed down. But things improved in the second half as commissioning picked up.
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FeaturesDirk Gently
Full post including 30 VFX shots and titles for BBC4 drama Dirk Gently, based on Douglas Adams’ novel
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FeaturesPluraleyes
An extension for video editing applications such as Final Cut Pro and Vegas Pro.
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FeaturesReview of the Year 2010
Glee and Pineapple camped it up, Downton Abbey proved proper drama still works and the Essex girls introduced us to ‘vajazzling’. But what else happened in TV-land this year?
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FeaturesThe Voice of America, US (NBC)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a new singing format headed for the US that teams reality hit-makers John de Mol and Mark Burnett.
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FeaturesStudios: Year in Review 2010
After a tough 2010, confidence is improving and studios capacity is being expanded in preparation for a better 2011.
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FeaturesElstree Studios
Elstree Studios managing director Roger Morris blames the dip in TV work on a “lack of decision-making and musical chairs” at the top of broadcasters including ITV and Channel 5.
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FeaturesHotcam: providing the HD factor
Three major shows took the leap into high-definition and tapeless production this year: EastEnders, Deal Or No Deal and The X Factor.
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FeaturesBBC Studios and Post Production
2010 has been the best year at BBC Studios and Post Production (S&PP) for a decade, claims chief executive Mark Thomas.
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FeaturesThe London Studios
The year got off to a slow start at The London Studios (TLS) but bookings have built up over 2010.
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FeaturesPinewood Shepperton Studios
Pinewood Shepperton Studios, the UK’s largest complex, blames a reduction in spend from broadcasters for a 6% fall in its TV revenues over the first half of the year
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FeaturesThe Royal Variety Performance
Create a brand that balances the heritage and tradition of the Royal Variety Performance while striking a chord with its modern content
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FeaturesGeorge Cross Heroes
Post HaloClient Dangerous FilmsBrief Full post on a four-part series presented by Lord Ashcroft about the soldiers and civilians who have received Britain and the Commonwealth’s highest gallantry award.How it was done Halo’s dubbing mixer Danny Finn was responsible for sound, while senior colourist Ross Baker did the HD grade ...