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FeaturesCBS
CBS started as one of the largest radio conglomerates in the Unitied States in the late 1920s and, though now a television network, CBS has stayed in the foreground of entertainment since its inception. Currently the most-watched network in the US, CBS has kept this position for almost a decade.
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FeaturesErika Kennair, Syfy
Syfy, the network formerly known as Sci-Fi, is part of the NBC Universal family. One of the most popular cable channels in the US, Syfy currently ranks in the top 10 among 25-to 54-year-olds.
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FeaturesRichard De Croce, BBC America
BBC America is a 13-year-old BBC Worldwide-owned entertainment channel reaching 68 million cable homes via major platform operators such as Time Warner, Cox, DirecTV and DISH. The channel has been expanding its audience for some time and is on track for its fifth straight year of growth in primetime.
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FeaturesCarmi Zlotnik, Starz
Liberty Media-owned Starz is a premium pay-TV channel that reaches about 22 million homes in the US. Originally focused on screening theatrical movies, the last two years have seen the company make a major move into content origination.
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The Broadcast InterviewBBC Entertainment: Mark Linsey
The BBC’s controller of entertainment wants more ideas from indies for primetime slots on Saturdays, particularly live shows with an interactive element.
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FeaturesHell on Wheels, AMC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the forthcoming drama from Mad Men cable broadcaster AMC.
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The Broadcast InterviewBetty TV: Walter Iuzzolino, Liz Warner
Betty’s creative director and chief exec are looking to revisit past ideas rather than let their rivals cash in on them.
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Behind The ScenesThe Street That Cut Everything, BBC1
With 20 households and 52 residents taking part, our most crucial task on this series was making sure we didn’t miss anything, says Ricky Kelehar.
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FeaturesFreelancer Special: Escaping the maternity trap
Many industries now offer women returning to work a family friendly environment and flexible or part-time employment. So why is TV still lagging behind? Lisa Campbell reports
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FeaturesFreelancer Special: The human cost of a tax raid
As HMRC puts media accountant CLAC under the spotlight, Jake Kanter talks to three of the firm’s clients about the personal impact of the investigation
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FeaturesMiranda VoD Publishing
A publishing platform for integration with Miranda’s iTX IT-based automation and playout system
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FeaturesThe Shadow Line
Full post on the 7 x 60-minute conspiracy thriller about the murder of adrugs baron
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FeaturesFreelancer Special: Where to find what you need
In the second part of Broadcast’s report on freelancer training, Moray Coulter looks at what help is available to those looking to develop their TV careers, and where to go for funding
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FeaturesThe Conversation
Broadcast shines the spotlight on The Conversation, a new celebrity interview show based on Amanda de Cadenet’s web series.
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FeaturesGetting the balance right
With the latest BBC research revealing that more than half of viewers have problems hearing dialogue clearly, leading producers and sound recordists offer their tips for ensuring audibility
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Behind The ScenesAtlantis: End Of The World, Birth Of A Legend, BBC1
Shot entirely against green screen, our story of the ‘real’ Atlantis looked doomed when the VFX supplier went into liquidation, says Detlef Siebert
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The Broadcast InterviewNeil Duncanson, North One Television
As North One celebrates its 21st birthday, its chief exec tells Alex Farber about his plans to change perceptions and crack the US