All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 55
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NewsZodiak wins commission for Al Jazeera kids’ series
Zodiak Media Group has won its first commission in the Middle East and has handed Nigel Pickard responsibility for production in the region.
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CommentPeep Show / Robert's Web
Michael Rosser and Jake Kanter share their thoughts on two new shows from the past week.
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FeaturesBody of Proof, ABC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a show that will get a pre-release in Europe before it airs in the US.
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NewsC4's Sarah Beeny series to return
Channel 4 series Help! My House is Falling Down is to return for a second run, as sales of the first batch are secured around the world.
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RatingsWaissel and Wagner exit seen by 15m
SUNDAY: X Factor contestants Katie Waissel and Wagner Carrilho draw an audience of nearly 15m as they left the ITV1 singing competition.
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NewsBFI lands lottery funding role; 60% boost to funds
The British Film Institute (BFI) is to take over the distribution of lottery funding from the UK Film Council and will see the funds increased to £43m by 2014.
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NewsStevens takes redundancy at Comedy Central
Amanda Stevens, head of acquisitions for Comedy Central UK, is to leave the broadcaster.
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NewsDRG signs deal to air 40 docs on Australia’s Foxtel
DRG has concluded a major sales deal with Australian subscription broadcaster Foxtel that will see 40 of the distributor’s factual titles, including Channel 4’s Time Team, air throughout the country.
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FeaturesVeep, HBO (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the forthcoming US political comedy from Armando Iannucci.
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RatingsMandelson doc draws 300,000
TUESDAY: BBC4’s documentary following Peter Mandelson in the run-up to the 2010 general election delivered more than 300,000 viewers.
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NewsJeremy Kyle’s US show to air next September
The US version of The Jeremy Kyle Show has been scheduled to launch in September 2011.
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NewsTVF secures Wills and Kate sales
TVF International has sold its recently produced documentary about Prince William and Kate Middleton to a raft of broadcasters around the world, following news of the couple’s engagement.
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RatingsApprentice fires ITV football
WEDNESDAY: BBC1’s The Apprentice managed to net victory against ITV1’s live coverage of the friendly football clash between England v France.
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NewsZodiak Rights wins first format deal in China
Zodiak Rights has secured its first ever format deal in China with a light entertainment show based around children.
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MoMedia boosts team to expand European reach
Endemol-backed MoMedia International has appointed a former Zodiak executive to spearhead its growth throughout Europe.
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FeaturesThe Hulk, ABC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a new adaptation of comic book character The Hulk.
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NewsGillian McKeith series goes east
I’m a Celebrity’s Gillian McKeith may be struggling in the jungle but she is set to show Ukrainian viewers how to eat their way to a better body.
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NewsSherlock smashes ratings record in US
BBC1’s recent modern take on Sherlock Holmes has proved a hit with audiences in the US, achieving record ratings on PBS.
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RatingsPrince William and Kate Middleton interview draws 6m
TUESDAY: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s first interview following the announcement of their engagement proved a strong draw for ITV, while the news bulletins enjoyed strong ratings throughout the day.
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NewsBroadcasters line-up William and Kate shows
Broadcasters including the BBC and ITV have hastily rescheduled programming this evening to mark the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton.