All Sky articles – Page 120
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NewsSky eyes move into distribution as original content grows
BSkyB is looking to launch a distribution arm in a bid to capitalise on its increased investment in original content.
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RatingsAdam Buxton's Bug launches to 64k
Sky Atlantic’s new comedy series featuring Adam Buxton put in a disappointing first outing attracting only half the slot average.
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NewsVirgin Media CEO writes to Vince Cable over pay TV movie probe
Virgin Media has written to business secretary Vince Cable to highlight the “irrational, unsound and highly speculative” conclusion of the Competition Commission’s pay TV movie findings.
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NewsSky internet TV service in trademark dispute
BSkyB could be forced to rename its high-profile new internet television service Now TV amid a trademark dispute with Hong Kong-based telecoms giant PCCW.
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NewsBack2Back snaps up Sky exec
Brighton-based indie Back2back has poached a Sky exec to take on the newly-created role of creative director.
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NewsMcLaren launches animation unit with Hamilton/Button toon
Formula 1’s McLaren Group has launched an animation unit and secured its first commission from Sky Sports F1 featuring Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
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NewsStoryvault hires Sky’s Morley for development role
Storyvault Films has hired Sky factual commissioning editor Bernadette Morley as its head of development.
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Behind The ScenesEmergency With Angela Griffin, Sky1
Working as a self-shooting PD on the second series of ‘Emergency With Angela Griffin’ threw up its own unique challenges, whilst following the Devon and the Wales air ambulances, writes producer/director Steve Allen.
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NewsSky acquires Elementary, Vegas, Arrow and The Following
Sky has snapped up the rights to four new US shows including a fresh adaptation of Sherlock Holmes starring Johnny Lee Miller.
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NewsUnforgettable revived in US
US crime drama Unforgettable, which airs on Sky Living in the UK, has been saved from the axe after being cancelled by CBS.
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NewsNews Corp board approves split
News Corporation, 39% owner of Sky, has confirmed it intends to split into two separate businesses divided between its TV and film and publishing operations.
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The Broadcast InterviewStuart Murphy, Sky
Sky’s director of entertainment channels says he wants to make his portfolio more like Sky Sports – but first there’s something he wants to get off his chest.
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CommentWho will have the last laugh?
ITV sends out ‘volume’ message at forum as Sky comes knocking.
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CommentPremier League: how much is too much?
Sky and BT have taken big gambles on PL rights, says Kate Bulkley.
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NewsSky Atlantic gathers stand-ups for improv
Robin Williams is among the line-up of stand-up comedians who will take part in a Sky Atlantic improvised series called Set List.
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NewsSky News website revamped
Sky News has revamped its website to allow users easier navigation, comment through their Facebook accounts and easier navigation of its content.
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NewsBT Vision tops pay TV complaints chart
BT Vision is the most complained about pay TV service according to Ofcom which has released figures about the sector for the first time.
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NewsNews Corp confirms it is mulling split
News Corporation, which owns a 39% stake in Sky, has confirmed it is considering splitting its TV and film and publishing businesses into two separate companies.
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NewsSky gobbles up Pac-Man
Sky 3D has acquired a new animated series based around classic arcade game Pac-Man.
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NewsViewers outrage at Sky Arts' IoW coverage
Sky Arts has apologised to viewers after receiving hundreds of complaints about its coverage of the Isle Of Wight Festival which featured just four songs from headliners Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam.