All News articles – Page 2679
-
NewsBBC willing to allow NAO scrutiny
The BBC Trust has told MPs that it was prepared to consider allowing the National Audit Office in as the corporation’s auditor - but stopped short of offering it “unfettered access”.
-
NewsProspective Chancellors to debate on C4
The three men vying to be the next Chancellor of the Exchequer are to take part in a live televised election debate on Channel 4.
-
NewsITV thrown CRR lifeline
ITV has been thrown a lifeline in its battle to overturn its Contract Rights Renewal Scheme after the government said it may be able to use a loophole to abolish the advertising mechansim.
-
NewsBBC moves closer to HD EastEnders
The BBC has taken its first step towards making EastEnders in HD after new studio and location cameras were ordered for the long running soap opera.
-
News
Glensound unveils easy to use sound recorders
Glensound Electronics has launched two sound recording devices designed to help non-technical users achieve a high-quality voice recording.
-
NewsRed Bee puts C4 kit up for sale
Red Bee Media is hoping an overseas broadcaster will scoop up Channel 4’s now redundant playout and studio operation at Horseferry Road after putting the second-hand kit up for sale.
-
News
Pogo Films gears up for 3D television projects
Boutique post house Pogo Films is to develop its own 3D TV projects after adding stereoscopic finishing to its services offering.
-
NewsSharp Project gets £6.3m development grant
Manchester digital media hub The Sharp Project has been handed £6.3million in funding by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
-
NewsITV1 returning to Benidorm
The perma tanned Brits of Benidorm will be heading back to Spain for a special episode and another series for ITV1.
-
NewsBBC adapts online strategy to make sites more user-friendly
The BBC is shifting its online focus from generating volume of web content to making its existing sites more usable.
-
NewsMonkey and Burnett pilot US gameshow
Monkey Kingdom is working with Mark Burnett, the man behind The Apprentice and Survivor in the US, on a pilot gameshow format for ABC.
-
NewsTeachers to move in with pupils for Lime’s BBC3 pilot
Lime Pictures is hunting for teachers to move in with their most disruptive pupils for a BBC3 pilot show.
-
NewsPilger to probe media’s role in Afghanistan for ITV1 exposé
Documentary-maker John Pilger will explore the media’s role in the Afghanistan war in a groundbreaking programme set to star in ITV1’s autumn schedule.
-
NewsFive inks bulk deals for flagship brands
Five has struck a bulk-buy deal with indie North One to ensure flagship shows Fifth Gear and The Gadget Show are guaranteed for almost 120 more episodes.
-
NewsToksvig to front BBC2 primetime antiques offering
BBC2 has secured comedian and actress Sandi Toksvig to front a primetime series touted as MasterChef for antique lovers.
-
NewsITV cleared for Friends Reunited sale
The Competition Commission has officially cleared the sale of ITV’s social networking website Friends Reunited to geneaolgy company Brightsolid.
-
NewsKudos joins overseas exodus of UK drama
Kudos Film & TV is considering making a drama in Colombia as the industry-wide exodus of UK drama overseas gains momentum.
-
NewsMay To December duo reunite to set up new indie
My Hero creator Paul Mendelson has teamed up with comedy and drama director Paul Harrison to set up a new indie.
-
NewsOutright secures distribution deal with Title Role
Manchester indie Title Role, responsible for Britain’s Biggest Heists and Crimes That Shook Britain, is to give Outright Distribution exclusive first-look rights to its forthcoming content.
-
NewsSky RL picks up US dance show
Sky Real Lives has acquired series one and two of US dance contest Dance Your Ass Off from NBCU International Television Distribution.