All October Films articles – Page 5
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NewsAndrew Baker joins Drive board
Former ITV head of business affairs Andrew Baker has joined co-production firm Drive as a non-executive director.
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NewsDiscovery plots Idris Elba follow-up
Discovery chief creative officer Phil Craig has revealed that the broadcaster is working with Idris Elba on a follow-up to his high-octane series No Limits.
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NewsFlowers blooms in C4 line-up
Channel 4 has revealed three important parts of its 2016 schedule, with a follow-up to Walking The Nile, a full series of Kudos comedy Flowers and an adaptation of children’s book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.
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NewsTLC aims to build on UK hits
TLC is aiming to improve the gender parity of its audience with original UK commissions fronted by “relatable” British talent.
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NewsDiscovery prepares renewed ID push
Discovery is eyeing local commissions for true crime channel Investigation Discovery as it prepares a renewed UK push.
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NewsOctober lifts lid on Kidd’s treasure
The discovery of pirate Captain Kidd’s treasure will form the centrepiece of an eight-part October Films series for History, which will be broadcast around the world.
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NewsUK indies win big at Discovery Upfronts
Raw Television, Arrow Media and World Media Rights have all scored major US commissions from Discovery as part of its annual line-up of programming.
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NewsDirectors UK to recognise edit directors
Directors UK has formally voted to recognise the role of edit directors, making them eligible for production royalties, and encouraged the rest of the industry to do the same.
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NewsDiscovery in drama push
US true crime channel Investigation Discovery is moving into fully scripted programming for the first time and is working with UK indie October Films on a landmark serial killer strand.
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FeaturesWalking The Nile
Complete final post and delivery of the series in which Levison Wood embarks on a nine-month walk along the length of the River Nile.
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NewsBritish firms strike deals ahead of Asia TV Forum
British distributors including Sky Vision, Cineflix Rights and Fremantle Media have sold a slew of UK series to Asian broadcasters ahead of the Asia Television Forum (ATF).
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NewsOctober Films hires US factual boss
October Films has hired a US head of factual as it expands its North America operation.
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NewsDial Square 86 buys talent agency in first deal
RDF founder David Frank’s Dial Square 86 has closed its first deal, acquiring a digital talent agency, and is assembling a potential £25m war chest for future takeovers.
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The Broadcast InterviewOctober Films
Following a period of rapid growth, October Films is at a key stage in its development
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NewsHistory plans Columbus shipwreck doc
History and October Films have teamed up to explore the site of the shipwrecked vessel of Christopher Columbus, the Santa Maria.
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FeaturesInside C4’s training scheme
How the Investigative Journalism Scheme has helped Balihar Khalsa prepare for the world of current affairs
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CommentKris: Dying To Live, BBC3
Cancer victim doc is a tribute to BBC3’s backing of new talent, says Matt Robins.
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NewsUK indies in demand in DC
The Realscreen Summit in Washington, DC, was a hive of activity this week as 300 UK producers fought it out to secure commissions from US broadcasters.
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NewsAnimal Planet joins C4 on Nile walk
Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet has partnered with Channel 4 on its ambitious documentary Walking The Nile.
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The Broadcast InterviewDaniel Pearl, Dispatches
When it comes to investigative journalism, creating public debate is as important as ratings