All NBC Universal articles – Page 23
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NewsABC hires UK chief for international push
US network ABC has stepped up its search for British formats and writers with the hire of its first managing director of international content and talent.
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NewsIn brief: NBCU; Kudos; Creative Skillset; Neighbours; UKTV; Adele
NBCU has struck a deal with the producer of Harry Potter, Kudos has hired a Carnival development exec and Creative Skillset is hunting aspiring series producers. Click for more
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CommentWill VR live up to the promise?
The potential is great but it could be another 3D, says Kate Bulkley
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NewsBroadcast Awards 2016: shortlist unveiled
Three scripted powerhouses will battle three factual flag-bearers to be named Indie of the Year at the Broadcast Awards 2016.
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NewsTinopolis pulls plug on sale
Tinopolis has pulled the plug on its sale process because none of its potential suitors could “give us what we needed”.
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NewsJobs at risk as NBCU merges international channels operations
NBC Universal International Networks is merging its UK and emerging markets businesses, meaning a number of jobs in the regions will come under threat.
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NewsITV formats travel to Australia
Australian broadcaster Nine Network is remaking Tuesday’s Child’s hypnotist format You’re Back In The Room and Twofour’s This Time Next Year.
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NewsGlobal ambition for Mr Robot
Sam Esmail, creator of the US hacking drama opens up about the Amazon deal for one of cable’s hottest shows
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NewsEricsson vows to grow Red Bee as major contracts end
Ericsson broadcast services head Thorsten Sauer has pledged to grow its Red Bee creative division as the company’s exclusive promo creation deal with the BBC draws to a close.
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NewsFormats fight back at Mipcom
Bold entertainment formats made a splash at Mipcom this week, despite drama being expected to dominate.
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NewsITV pilots playalong quiz
ITV is piloting a playalong gameshow from NBC Universal International Studios based on popular app QuizUp.
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FeaturesInternational studios: a world of opportunity
Global demand for production space is fuelling a boom in the sector both in the UK and abroad. Adrian Pennington looks at what the most in-demand overseas operations have to offer
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Behind The ScenesYou, Me & the Apocalypse, Sky 1
Sky 1’s new comedy-drama about the final days of life on Earth is filmed close to its Slough setting, but this location also doubles as Tennessee and Washington, discovers Olly Hunt
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NewsAMWA turns attention to IP
The association that helped create the standard for delivering programmes as files has turned its attention to interoperability among IP kit, as the broadcast industry’s move from SDI infrastructure to IT-based networks gathers pace.
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NewsCreativity debate rages at RTS
Transatlantic relations were a hot topic at the RTS Cambridge Convention as some of the industry’s power players debated the complicated relationship between consolidation and creativity.
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NewsTIFF targets British TV series
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is looking to expand its television strand with British series next year as the small screen becomes a bigger draw for film talent.
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FeaturesIBC 2015: Interview with Avid CEO Louis Hernandez
Avid is to overhaul the way that it certifies third party software in a bid to speed up the process of creating apps for use with the company’s MediaCentral Platform.
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NewsDiscovery targets 1m OTT subs
Discovery Networks International (DNI) has targeted signing up 1m subscribers to its video-on-demand services D Play and Eurosport Player over the next two years.
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The Broadcast InterviewWill Macdonald & David Granger, Monkey
Made In Chelsea indie bosses David Granger and Will Macdonald tell Peter White they have US primetime in their sights and are on the hunt for the next Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush.
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NewsIn brief: Dancing with the Stars; C4 scheduling; Deadline Gallipoli; Nevision
BBC Worldwide is to launch a Dancing with the Stars companion app and Channel 4 has expanded the remit of its head of scheduling. Read on for more of today’s news.