All RTÉ articles – Page 12
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NewsITV eyes assault on Irish market
ITV’s acquisition of UTV Television could open the door for the broadcaster to launch a major assault on the Irish TV market.
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NewsIn brief: David Walliams; Murder in Succesville; RTÉjr; Ofcom
David Walliams has secured a King Bert commission for Channel 4 while BBC3’s Murder In Successville is to return for a second run on BBC3.
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FeaturesCross-border boost for Belfast
The city’s animation industry is thriving as companies take advantage of new funding models and tax credits from both the UK and Ireland.
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NewsIrish indie exits Banijay
Irish indie Screentime ShinAwil has undergone a management buy-out from international production Banijay.
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NewsPartners in Crime co-producer hires UK chief
Partners In Crime co-producer RLJ Entertainment has hired former Fremantle Media exec Shane Murphy as managing director of its UK production business.
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NewsRTÉ1 orders 50 new shows
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ1 has unveiled over 50 new shows as part of its autumn slate including a raft of UK co-productions and commissions for British indies.
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NewsRTE drama to explore Easter Uprising
RTÉ head of drama Jane Gogan has ordered a drama series about the 1916 Easter Uprising from Zodiak Media-owned indie Touchpaper Television.
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FeaturesThe year’s best archive docs
Ahead of next week’s ceremony announcing the winners of the 2015 Focal International Awards, Broadcast casts an eye over the films nominated in the main categories
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NewsZig and Zag set for CBBC return
Zig and Zag are set for a return to TV after CBBC ordered an animated series starring The Big Breakfast’s alien puppet duo.
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The Broadcast InterviewPeter Rhodes, Reed Midem
Rhodes tells Peter White about the outrageous characters who attended the market and how much has changed over 30 years
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NewsPenny Dreadful scores five Bafta Craft nominations
Sky Atlantic’s gothic thriller Penny Dreadful has received five nominations in this year’s British Academy Television Craft Awards.
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NewsSNK Studios recruits in-house engineer
SNK Studios has recruited Chris Whiteside as an inhouse engineer. He joins the audio post and sound design studio from Windmill Lane Pictures in Dublin.
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NewsThe Fall returns for third outing
BBC2 has ordered a third series of Allan Cubitt’s thriller The Fall after the second series ended on an open-ended cliffhanger.
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NewsRTÉ hunts fresh formats
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ is searching for the next Filthy, Rich and Homeless and Cowboy Builders as part of its latest Format Farm initiative.
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NewsBBCW strikes animated kids deals
BBC Worldwide has closed a raft of international sales for CBeebies animated series Nelly & Nora and Hey Duggee.
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NewsAmazon grabs Outlander for UK
Amazon has acquired the UK rights to Left Bank Pictures’ sci-fi period drama Outlander.
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NewsIrish format The Takeover heads to C4
Channel 4 has ordered a UK version of Irish business format The Takeover after striking a deal with Sony Pictures Television.
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NewsIn brief: Mentorn clip shows & London Irish halted
Mentorn has landed two Channel 5 clip shows and while Channel 4 has no plans to bring back sitcom London Irish. Click for more in today’s round-up.
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NewsC4 develops Irish famine comedy
Channel 4 is developing a black comedy set during the Irish famine from the producer of Sky hit Moone Boy.
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CommentIrish eyes are smiling for UK producers with ideas
With slots up for grabs, the Republic is a land of opportunity