All NBC Universal articles – Page 39
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NewsAll3Media takes first step in sales process
All3Media has appointed financial services firm UBS to conduct a strategic review of the business that is likely to lead to its eventual sale.
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NewsDownton Abbey opens doors in 100 territories
NBC Universal has revealed that more than 100 territories around the world have now licensed period drama Downton Abbey, as the second series rolls into production.
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NewsKhanna to leave NBCU in reshuffle
Roma Khanna is to step down as president of global channels at NBC Universal following a top-level restructure.
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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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CommentMore than a family affair
Shine Group deal shows acquisitions are firmly back on the agenda.
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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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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.