All NBC Universal articles – Page 23
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NewsThe global trends for 2016
Broadcast international editor Peter White makes his predictions for the year ahead
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NewsBrown Eyed Boy lands US comedy show
Vicious indie Brown Eyed Boy is to produce a comedy-entertainment series for a major new US video-on-demand service.
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Features2015 Review: distributors round-up
British scripted series were in demand in the US, which also took bets on UK factual and entertainment shows, while Amazon flexed its muscles and Virgin re-entered the ring.
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NewsUniversal Channel acquires Chicago Med
Universal Channel has acquired Dick Wolf’s medical drama Chicago Med after striking a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution.
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CommentCrunch time approaches for C4
Industry must have its say over government’s privatisation plans
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NewsComms agency Way to Blue acquires Project Factory
Communications agency Way To Blue has acquired UK and Australian-based digital creative agency The Project Factory (TPF).
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NewsC5 swoops for Heroes Reborn
Channel 5 has signed its latest superhero series - acquiring Heroes Reborn for youth-skewing station 5*.
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NewsITV asks 500 Questions with major format deal
US gameshow 500 Questions is heading to ITV, which has commissioned a series from The Voice producer Wall to Wall.
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NewsDeluxe to move out of Soho
The Deluxe Entertainment Services Group (DESG) is planning to move out of Soho by consolidating its 13 disparate London buildings into two large purpose-designed super-facilities.
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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.