Latest Sky News – Page 95
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NewsSky 1 finds recipe for food and business with Splash
Sky 1 is continuing its push on business-related factual entertainment with a major order for a format that mixes cooking and entrepreneurship.
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NewsBroadcasters to appeal Dale Farm footage ruling
The NUJ, BBC, ITN, BSkyB and Hardcash Productions are appealing a Crown Court order for them to hand over footage to the police that was recorded during the Dale Farm evictions.
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NewsJames Murdoch quits News Int'l; remains at Sky
James Murdoch has stepped down from his position as executive chairman of News International but remains chairman of BSkyB.
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NewsSony Movie Channel lined up for UK launch
Sony Pictures Television is launching the film-dedicated Sony Movie Channel this spring - a first for the brand outside of the US.
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NewsSky Business names new MD
Sky Business has appointed a new managing director to oversee its business-to-business products including 3D and HD.
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NewsSky Arts reorders Exposed series
Society photographer Richard Young is the subject of Brassneck TV’s second Exposed series for Sky Arts.
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NewsSky app offers F1 fans split-screen viewing options
Sky is planning to offer F1 fans the ability to watch races in a multi split-screen mode via its iPad app and website.
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NewsParkinson returns to TV for Sky Arts
Sir Michael Parkinson is to host a six part series for Sky Arts as the talk show veteran returns with his first show in more than five years.
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NewsSky 1 picks up C4 pilot Chickens
Sky 1 has plucked Simon Bird, Jonny Sweet and Joe Thomas’ comedy Chickens from Channel 4 in a deal that will see Big Talk Productions produce its first show for the channel.
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NewsSky Atlantic books Richard E Grant hotel series
Richard E Grant is to front a “luxurious” travel series for Sky Atlantic that marks the first commission for Clive Tulloh’s new indie.
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NewsGovernment to consider retransmission fees
The government is to consider whether broadcasters should pay to appear on paid-for platforms such as BSkyB as part of the Communications Bill, it has confirmed.
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NewsSky Arts to air original Homeland
The Israeli drama that provided the inspiration for new US thriller Homeland has been acquired by Sky Arts.
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BBC and Sky debate future of classical music TV
The future of classical music on TV will come under the spotlight as part of a two day conference organised by the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
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NewsSteps returning to Sky Living
Reformed pop group Steps are to feature in a second series for Sky Living, tracking their 22-date comeback tour around the UK.
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NewsSky boosts Isle of Wight coverage
Sky is upping its live coverage of this year’s Isle of Wight Festival to 18 hours - including broadcasts in 3D.
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NewsStella and The Cafe to return for Sky1
Sky1 has recommissioned Ruth Jones’ Stella and Ralf Little and Craig Cash’s The Cafe.
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NewsMurphy injects ‘love’ into Sky 1 strategy
Director of Sky 1 Stuart Murphy has updated his channel strategy to offer “bigger, better, more loved” shows as it moves into its next phase of original programming.
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NewsBroadcasters lobby Cameron for cameras in court
The BBC, Sky and ITN have sent a letter to the Prime Minister David Cameron and party leaders Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband, to urge the ban on cameras in court to be lifted.
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NewsSimon Mayo to host Blockbusters
Simon Mayo has been drafted in as the host of cult quiz show Blockbusters for Challenge TV.
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NewsITVS eyes Atomic Kitten for Steps-style doc
After reuniting pop band Steps for a Sky Living documentary last year, ITV Studios could now perform the same trick for girl group Atomic Kitten.