More News – Page 1453
-
NewsPSB’s drama spend falls 44%
Spend on UK-originated drama has dropped by 44% over the past six years according to Ofcom’s Public Service Broadcasting review.
-
NewsUnions oppose compulsory redundancies at BBC
Broadcasting unions have united to oppose compulsory redundancies at the BBC after more than 1000 jobs were put at risk under new cost-cutting measures.
-
NewsBBC responsible for 97% of kids commissions
The BBC accounts for nearly 97% of UK kids originations across the PSB channels as spend by ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 has dropped to £3m.
-
NewsDisney hunts scripted series
Disney is ramping up its commissioning strategy, with plans to add two or three scripted series a year to its growing slate of UK originations.
-
NewsOlympics deal propels Discovery into future
Discovery’s “smash-and-grab” purchase of pan-European rights to the Olympic Games is the biggest sign yet of its desire to become a key international player across free-to-air, pay and OTT.
-
NewsAnalysis: BBC3’s digital future
Digital producers have highlighted the positives of BBC3’s expected move online, but concerns remain about taking the youth service off television.
-
NewsBBC rejects Cameron's calls to drop term ‘Islamic State’
The BBC has rejected a plea from MPs and David Cameron to stop using the term Islamic State to refer to the terrorist group.
-
NewsPact slams BBCW drama boost
BBC Worldwide could “disproportionately” benefit from the corporation’s plans to increase BBC1 drama investment by £30m, according to Pact.
-
NewsRadio indies may get £60m boost
BBC proposals to open up 60% of its network radio hours to indies could provide a £60m shot in the arm to the production sector.
-
NewsOfcom: no case for changing terms of trade
Ofcom has ruled that there is no case to reform the terms of trade, arguing that broadcasters continue to hold the balance of power despite increasing indie consolidation.
-
NewsMolinare acquires audio facility Hackenbacker
Molinare has acquired audio post facility Hackenbacker from e-Post Media Limited, the owners of Halo Post Production.
-
NewsTVPlayer launches subscription service
OTT video service Simplestream has struck deals with broadcasters including A+E Networks, Discovery, Nat Geo, Sony and UKTV to launch a subscription service.
-
NewsBBC1 investigates social housing fraud
BBC1 has commissioned a daytime series on the illegal sub-letting of council housing from Shine TV.
-
NewsiZotope unveils rX Final Mix plug-in for rX tools
iZotope has released its new RX Final Mix plug-in.
-
NewsCodex ships new recorder for Panasonic VariCam 35
Codex is now delivering its Codex V-Raw Recorder for Panasonic’s VariCam 35 camera.
-
NewsDeluxe MediaCloud appoints Asia Pacific chief executive
Former Fox Sports Australia chief technology officer Michael Tomkins has been appointed chief executive of Deluxe MediaCloud for the Asia Pacific region.
-
NewsBT forges partnership with Japanese telco SoftBank
BT has formed a partnership with Japanese telco SoftBank Mobile Corp.
-
NewsBBC World News opts for Quicklink Skype TX system
BBC World News has selected Quicklink’s Skype TX system for use by its Asia bureau.
-
NewsBBC makes first on-site IP delivery from Glastonbury
Six OBE C-100 encoders from Open Broadcast Systems were used by the BBC for its coverage of this year’s Glastonbury festival.
-
News
Alias Hire buys DJI S1000 drone with Zenmuse gimbal
Alias Hire has taken delivery of a DJI S1000 drone with a Zenmuse gimbal.