All News articles – Page 2460
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NewsTalent agency offers to fund indie pilots
Talent agency James Grant Group plans to fund pilots for indies as part of an ambition to own a share of TV format rights.
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NewsShaw wins first C5 order for Japan disaster doc
Chris Shaw has won his first commission from Channel 5 as a producer, having left the broadcaster in January after 11 years.
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NewsC4 looks to Fresh One for a different take on dance
Channel 4 plans to bring a different approach to dance competitions on TV with a three-part Fresh One documentary about the Street Dance XXL UK Championships.
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NewsBBC and C4 back opt-out system for rights holders
The BBC and Channel 4 have recommended introducing a new rights management model that has been rejected by ITV and Sky, as part of an independent review into the current IP framework.
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NewsC4 teams up with E.ON for series on future homes
Channel 4 has ordered its first specialist factual show to be co-funded by a brand, with a programme that will showcase the next generation of household appliances and gadgets.
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NewsC4 nets Dolphin Boy doc
Channel 4 has netted a new documentary about a traumatised young man who was brought back from the brink by working with dolphins.
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NewsCross-platform ratings metric reveals biggest boost for BBC3
BBC3 programmes get the biggest ratings uplift in the seven days following transmission, according to new BBC cross-platform metric Live+7.
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News3DD brokers deal for Jonathan Ross Cannes show
Jonathan Ross is to front coverage of the Cannes Film Festival for pay-TV channel Cinémoi in a series that 3DD Entertainment has sold to more than 25 countries around the world.
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NewsMagnum and CPL vie for Sky 1 panel show
Sky 1 is piloting two news-based panel shows, hosted by Jack Dee and David Walliams, which will go head to head to win a commission.
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NewsFramestore boss Sargent slams BBC on 3D
Framestore chief executive William Sargent has hit out at the BBC’s cautious approach to 3D, describing the broadcaster’s stance as “disappointing”.
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NewsMotoGP drives HD plans at UTV
UTV has taken further steps towards becoming a full HD broadcaster after purchasing kit to service a contract for BBC2’s MotoGP coverage, which began in Qatar at the weekend.
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NewsVFX Company to open Warren Street facility
The VFX Company is opening a 625 sq ft studio facility in central London equipped with a Red camera, Canon 5Ds and 7Ds, and motion control kit.
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NewsAudio experts call for caution
The audio post sector has cautioned against overreacting to the controversy surrounding the audio in BBC1’s Wonders Of The Universe, highlighting instead the need for greater investment in training.
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NewsBBC cuts £500m from pension deficit
The BBC has eroded nearly a third of its pension deficit through new arrangements agreed last year - which is to be redeployed into programmes and services.
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NewsBBC calls for radio indies to tap into fund
Chris Burns, the BBC’s group manager for Audio and Music and newly appointed “indie champion”, has called on indies to tap into the broadcaster’s radio Innovation Fund.
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NewsGypsy Weddings ties knot with book/DVD publishers
Channel 4 smash hit Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is to be released on DVD on the day of the royal wedding and has also secured a major publishing deal.
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NewsBBC and BSkyB to sit on creative industries board
The BBC and BSkyB are to sit on a new board that will aim to advocate and enable growth in the creative industries.
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NewsMidsomer race-row producer to step down
Midsomer Murders producer Brian True-May will step down from the show after “the current production run” following a race row.
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NewsDLT hires Espresso exec
My Family producer DLT Entertainment has named its new sales and acquisitions executive, hired to drive forward its international business.
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NewsPassion brings in Meteorite Men
Passion Distribution has bolstered its catalogue with US science and DIY titles from LMNO Productions.