All NBC Universal articles – Page 38
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NewsZig Zag USA wins Syfy order for life-change series
Zig Zag USA is understood to have won its first commission since appointing executive vice-president Matt Gould to drive forward its US division.
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NewsNBCU’s Smith plans digital operation
NBC Universal (NBCU) International president Peter Smith is understood to be planning to launch a digital production company following his impending exit from the studio.
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FeaturesBranding: Standing out from the crowd
With ever more channels being viewed through a growing range of platforms, it is vital that a channel’s branding tells its audience why they should be watching. George Bevir reports.
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NewsNBC launches PictureBox online
NBC Universal has rolled out its subscription movies on-demand service PictureBox online, via Samsung internet-connected TVs and the iPad.
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NewsPeter Smith leaves NBCU
NBC Universal (NBCU) International president Peter Smith is leaving the company after 22 years, it has been confirmed.
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CommentSky’s EPG Monopoly game
Moving up the listing is no guarantee of success, warns Kate Bulkley.
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CommentMore than a family affair
Shine Group deal shows acquisitions are firmly back on the agenda.
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The Broadcast InterviewMonkey’s Kingdom building
NBCU-owned indie eyes the US after making key hire and winning major E4 commission.
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Syfy inks martial arts deal
NBC Universal’s SyFy channel has picked up the rights to air the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts from the defunct Bravo - its first move into live event broadcasting.
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CommentAll3 rides out the Skins storm
Controversy will not dent firm’s US ambitions, says Kate Bulkley.
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NewsNews Corp in Shine takeover talks
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is reportedly in talks to buy his daughter’s film and television production company Shine Group, which owns the lucrative MasterChef franchise.
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NewsStars sign for BBC2 spy drama
Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz are to star in a new spy drama written by David Hare, which has been commissioned for BBC2.
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NewsNBCU boosts UK presence
NBC Universal International has poached Hat Trick’s head of comedy and appointed the former creative director of Diverse and Silver River as it accelerates its production ambitions in the UK.
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NewsO’Donoghue drafted in to help Lygo’s ITVS push
Kevin Lygo’s planned regeneration of ITV Studios has kicked off with the hiring of Denise O’Donoghue as its UK managing director.
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CommentRapid pace of change asks big questions of producers
Is scripted-reality out and rapid global brand launches on their way in, asks Alex Connock.
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NewsNBCU acquires Monkey Kingdom
NBC Universal has acquired indie Monkey Kingdom, as tipped by Broadcast last month.
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NewsDownton and Red Bee triumph at Promax Awards
Downton Abbey scooped two awards at the Promax Awards for best drama promo and best use of music, while Red Bee Media picked up channel of the year for its work with CBBC.
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NewsBT Vision moves into 3D
BT Vision is to start providing subscribers with 3D content from later this month following deals with film studios NBC Universal and Vertigo.
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NewsSony set for Sky EPG slot in move into UK market
Sony Pictures Television is poised to move into the UK linear channel market for the first time and is on the brink of a deal to buy a Sky EPG slot.
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NewsVirgin signs NBC for on-demand deal
Virgin Media has sealed an on-demand deal with NBC Universal to offer the entire back catalogue of shows including 30 Rock, House, Heroes and the US version of The Office.