All News articles – Page 2057
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NewsSky takes Thatcher doc global
A raft of international broadcasters have acquired Sky Vision documentary Thatcher: A Memoir following the death of the former prime minister.
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Finance experts launch funding firm
The owners of Halo Post have joined forces with a media analyst and a corporate financier to launch a TV and film funding company.
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NewsBBC backs North Korea doc amid LSE row
The BBC is to plough ahead with a Panorama investigation on North Korea amid claims it used students as a “human shield” while gathering evidence for the film.
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NewsSky labels BT a “£22bn gorilla in puppy’s clothing”
Sky has labelled BT a “£22bn gorilla in puppy’s clothing” as the row intensifies over its decision not to allow ads for BT Sport on its sports channels.
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NewsBBC will not play Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in full
The BBC has decided against playing Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in full on the Radio 1 chart show this Sunday.
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NewsDigital innovation contest offers £175,000
YouTube, FremantleMedia UK and Samsung are among the partners backing an IC Tomorrow digital invention competition that will offer start-ups £175,000 in investment.
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NewsAnthony Horowitz calls on broadcasters to take risks
Anthony Horowitz expects his period drama Foyle’s War to return to ITV - but has called on British broadcasters need to take more risks in drama commissioning.
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NewsC4 executive team expanded
Anne Bulford’s responsibilities have been re-distributed to other members of senior management team at Channel 4, resulting in the expansion of its executive management team.
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NewsSimon Cowell: Britain's Got Talent to return
Simon Cowell has given his clearest indication yet that he will renew his deal with ITV for entertainment juggernauts Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor.
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NewsC4 Education game aims to send teens to sleep
Channel 4 Education has launched a mobile game designed to help teenagers understand the importance of a good quality night’s sleep.
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NewsIndies score record Sony Award nods
Independent production companies are in pole position to pick up a record number of Sony Radio Awards after securing 26 nominations in 13 categories.
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NewsOctober wins drama doc order for US cable channel
October Films has won a major drama documentary commission from Investigation Discovery, a new US customer for the indie.
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NewsSassy hires ITNP’s Carsey for push into broadcasting
Sassy Films has appointed ITN Productions’ former chief creative officer Steve Carsey to lead its push into the broadcasting sector.
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NewsClerkenwell to adapt Deighton spy novels
Clerkenwell Films has begun developing a major 18-part series based on Len Deighton’s spy novels featuring his Bernard Samson character.
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NewsCash In The Attic opens up shop online
Argonon has launched a Cash In The Attic website as an online destination for antiques fans and collectors.
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NewsBBC2 orders gardening contest
BBC2 is hoping to capture some of the spirit of The Great British Bake Off with a show that pits pairs of passionate gardeners and cooks against each other.
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NewsSyfy to launch channel-wide second-screen app
NBC Universal-owned Syfy has become the first UK broadcaster to launch a channel-wide second screen app.
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NewsYouTube success story offers advice to indies
US-based YouTube network Maker Studios, which generates more than 2.5 billion views each month, has told UK indies they must fully adapt to the platform if they are to develop a sustainable business.
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NewsTax breaks dominate MipTV
It was equal parts sunshine and rain in Cannes for MipTV, which summed up perfectly the mood of the market.
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NewsC4 seeks that Friday feeling
Hit mobile game Draw Something is being made into a C4 entertainment show as the channel continues its search for Friday night success.