More ITV News – Page 150
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NewsITV cashes in with more Millionaire
ITV has ordered a new run of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? specials from Victory Television.
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NewsDavid Renwick scraps ITV comedy
Jonathan Creek scriptwriter David Renwick has “walked off” an ITV comedy he had written due to creative differences with ITV commissioners – causing the show to be canned.
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NewsITVS creates new label for The Chase exec
ITV Studios has hived off hit shows, including The Chase and The Big Reunion, into a new label led by creative director Michael Kelpie.
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NewsA tribute to Sir Denis Forman
Granada man was a champion of high-quality programming, top staff and financial success, say former Broadcast editor Rod Allen.
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NewsProduct placement to be worth £120m by 2018
The value of product-placement deals in the UK could grow to £120m in the next five years, according to data released by analyst KPMG.
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NewsITV eyes £20m content boost
Strong year for ITV with revenue and profits rising as reliance on advertising sales is reduced
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NewsITV to launch YouView & mobile micropayments
ITV plans to introduce micropayments into ITV Player across mobile and YouView further to the launch of the service online last year.
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NewsITV pre-tax profits near £350m
ITV’s pre-tax profits grew 6% to £348m in 2012 after the company recorded impressive jumps in digital and production revenues.
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NewsThe Brits sees 9% of viewers flock to Twitter
The Brit Awards was by far the most tweeted about TV event of the past week, generating 1.4m updates during the 135 minute event.
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NewsFX renews ITV acquisition The Americans
US cable network FX has renewed espionage thriller The Americans, which was acquired by ITV, for a second season.
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NewsITV plans radical shake-up of regional news
ITV plans to radically overhaul its nations and regions news output – scaling back regional bulletins in favour of providing more tailored local content.
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NewsITV picks US drama for first online premiere
ITV has lined up an episode of US drama 666 Park Avenue as the first show to receive a premiere on ITV Player ahead of its linear broadcast.
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NewsITV Jimmy Savile doc scoops two RTS gongs
ITV’s Jimmy Savile expose scooped two gongs at the RTS Television Journalism Awards - as Channel 4 News picked up a record six prizes.
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NewsITV orders primetime celeb format from Endemol
ITV has ordered a Stars in their Eyes-style format from Endemol UK called Your Face Sounds Familiar.
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NewsSTV production arm helps grow profits
STV has posted a stable set of financial results for 2012 - as the improved performance of its production division helped adjusted pre-tax profits grow 3% to £14.4m.
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NewsFormer Mr & Mrs host Derek Batey dies
Derek Batey, the former host and owner of ITV gameshow Mr & Mrs, has died aged at the age of 84 after a short illness.
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NewsOfcom investigates ITV premium rate competitions
ITV is being investigated by Ofcom after experiencing “technical issues” across a number of viewer competitions last year.
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NewsDaybreak's debate sparks controversy
Daybreak has provoked controversy after asking viewers whether women who are drunk or flirty can ever be blamed for an attack.
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NewsCelebrity Catchphrase special ordered
A one hour celebrity special of Catchphrase has been ordered by ITV to bolster the return of the classic gameshow.
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NewsCorrie actor charged with sexual offences
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell will not be appearing in the ITV soap until the outcome of legal proceedings have been determined, after being charged with a number of sexual offences.