More News – Page 2870

  • event_iranian_embassy
    News

    History Channel unearths the original SAS

    2008-02-12T11:16:51Z

    The History Channel has unearthed unseen interviews with the first SAS pilots for a new series on the unit's history.

  • people_stephen_flint
    News

    Fremantle names Talent Fund scout

    2008-02-12T10:26:26Z

    Fremantle Media has tasked Stephen Flint with identifying new investments for its €40m (£28m) Talent Fund.

  • Mobile_TV
    News

    Orange and T-Mobile test broadcast

    2008-02-12T10:21:23Z

    Mobile phone giants Orange and T-Mobile UK have joined forces to pilot a mobile TV and multimedia broadcast service targeted at people living in west London.

  • shows_neighbours_street_sign
    News

    2.3m become good Neighbours with Five

    2008-02-12T10:02:17Z

    The transfer of Neighbours to Five from BBC1 went off smoothly yesterday with 2.3m viewers (14.2%).

  • people_iraq_soldiers
    News

    British journalist kidnapped in Iraq

    2008-02-12T09:55:35Z

    A British journalist working for US television network CBS has been kidnapped in Iraq.

  • multimedia_five_tv_website
    News

    Five's digital team staffs up

    2008-02-12T09:24:17Z

    Five has boosted its newly created digital media team with two new appointments.

  • people_gethin_jones2
    News

    News 24 lines up entertainment show

    2008-02-11T17:38:03Z

    Strictly Come Dancing star and Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones is to front a new 15-minute entertainment show on News 24.

  • shows_peppa_pig4
    News

    Peppa Pig finds new US home

    2008-02-11T16:11:27Z

    Canadian home entertainment distributor Entertainment One has sold Contender Entertainment's pre-school series Peppa Pig to US children's channel Noggin.

  • shows_shaun_sheep
    News

    Aardman strikes more deals for Shaun

    2008-02-11T16:00:16Z

    Aardman International has racked up further sales for its animated children's series Shaun the Sheep, including a broadcast deal with Canada's CBC and a raft of video and licensing deals. The series has now secured television sales and licensing deals in over 150 territories.

  • shows_skunk_fu
    News

    Galleon appoints Disney exec to head sales push

    2008-02-11T15:59:40Z

    Aim-listed Galleon Entertainment has named former Disney exec Erick Rouillé as sales and licensing director as it gears up for the launch of its Apollo's Pad TV series at this April's Mip TV.

  • shows_lockdown
    News

    NGTI strikes German doc deals

    2008-02-11T15:51:08Z

    National Geographic Television International has struck a hat trick of deals with German broadcasters in recent weeks, including the sale of two new factual packages to Super RTL and N24. Following strong ratings for its documentaries last summer, Super RTL has picked up nine hours of National Geographic Television productions, ...

  • shows_gavin_and_stacey
    News

    Gavin and Stacey head down under

    2008-02-11T15:51:03Z

    Baby Cow's award-winning comedy series Gavin and Stacey has been picked up by Australia's Seven Network, along with a raft of other comedy and drama titles from BBC Worldwide.

  • News

    Cake strikes US DVD deal for Loopidoo

    2008-02-11T15:49:06Z

    Boutique children's programming outfit Cake Distribution has struck a US DVD deal with LA-based PorchLight Home Entertainment for new animated series Loopdidoo.

  • News

    Abbey inks publishing deals for Wide Eye

    2008-02-11T15:46:21Z

    Children's programming outfit Abbey Home Media Group has struck new publishing deals in Germany and the Middle East for its pre-school show Wide Eye.

  • shows_dont_forget_the_lyrics_usversion
    News

    RDF develops online game for Fox

    2008-02-11T15:43:31Z

    RDF USA has developed on online game based on its Fox gameshow Don't Forget the Lyrics that will allow viewers to upload videos of their own karaoke performances on the network's website.

  • shows_bafta_award
    News

    Bafta to reach bigger international audience

    2008-02-11T15:41:32Z

    All3Media International has struck a number of new deals in major territories for this year's Orange British Academy Film Awards, including its first deal with Canada's CBC. Over 100 territories have signed up to broadcast the awards show, either as a live feed or within 48 hours of the original ...

  • Radio_DAB_pocket_radio_1
    News

    Digital radio body fights back

    2008-02-11T14:49:19Z

    The Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB) has defended DAB radio after GCap announced it would axe digital-only stations TheJazz and Planet Rock.

  • radio_digital_radio
    News

    BBC stays faithful to DAB

    2008-02-11T13:26:26Z

    The BBC has underscored its commitment to digital radio, following GCap's announcement earlier today that it is withdrawing from DAB altogether.

  • people_andrew_pierce
    News

    Andrew Pierce joins LBC

    2008-02-11T12:34:59Z

    LBC 97.3 FM is to launch a weekend politics and current affairs programme hosted by Daily Telegraph assistant editor Andrew Pierce.

  • web_facebook
    News

    BBC cautions staff over internet images

    2008-02-11T12:27:39Z

    The BBC has cautioned editorial staff over the use of photographs lifted from social networking sites.