All NBC Universal articles – Page 38
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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.
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NewsLaw & Order: UK wins new order
ITV’s adaptation of US crime drama Law & Order is to return for a further 13 episodes.
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NewsBDA appoints creative duo
Creative agency BDA has appointed two new creative directors as it looks to “raise the bar” on the services it provides for contracted broadcast clients.
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The Broadcast InterviewRoma Khanna: Building for the future
NBC Universal’s president of global channels and digital initiatives tells Michael Rosser how the UK will play a key role in the company’s continued growth.
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NewsNBC Universal in talks to acquire Monkey Kingdom
NBC Universal is in discussions to acquire indie Monkey Kingdom as part of the US studio’s ambitious production strategy in the UK.
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NewsGoogle TV reveals major backers
Google has revealed that a range of major media companies will support its campaign to become a major player in the living room with this month’s launch of Google TV in the US.
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NewsCarnival’s Neame to head NBCU production ambitions in UK
NBC Universal has promoted Carnival boss Gareth Neame to spearhead its production drive in the UK ahead of a major push into entertainment, comedy and drama.
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CommentAddressing the big issues
The RTS convention offered some fresh perspectives on raising revenues.
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NewsMorris replaces Farrar at NBC
NBC Universal has promoted Jamie Morris to the role of UK channel director for Syfy and Movies 24.
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NewsNBCU hires for global pay-TV push
Universal Networks, the global channels division of NBC Universal, has created a new senior marketing role as part of the company’s drive to expand its international pay-TV channels.