All articles by Will – Page 18
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NewsBT Sport signs Arena & Telegenic OB deals
Arena Television and Telegenic have been awarded the contracts to provide outside broadcast facilities for BT Sport’s coverage of top-flight English football and rugby union matches.
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NewsThe Simpsons showrunner develops animated British comedy
Former The Simpsons showrunner Josh Weinstein is developing an animated adult comedy series with Altrincham-based producer and VFX studio Factory Transmedia.
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NewsBBC MediaCity staff 'happier than' London counterparts
BBC employees working in Salford are happier and more motivated than their peers around the rest of the country, a senior human resources director has claimed.
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FeaturesIndies expand their horizons
Broadcast’s recent Indie Survey confirmed many things: that the sector is in rude health; that Sky is now a major commissioning player; and that not everyone loves Channel 4’s commissioners.
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FeaturesAnimation propagation
With a skilled graduate base, animation tax breaks and a tie-up with London’s Tech City, Northern Ireland is bullish about being digital storytelling’s new home. By Will Strauss
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FeaturesToby’s Travelling Circus, C5
In the midst of tax-break celebrations, Will Strauss visits the set of a stop-frame animation production to see how it’s made and find out what impact the government’s decision will have
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FeaturesWhat north-west skills gap?
The north-west of England has more than enough television skills and production talent to cope with its current media boom and the expansion of BBC North, writes Will Strauss.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe next twist in Lime's tale
Whilst TOWIE’s runaway success has proved convincingly that Lime Pictures can create a strong offer alongside Hollyoaks, the indie has a lot more up its sleeves.
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FeaturesDoes red tape have a stranglehold on TV?
Broadcast’s online survey on compliance revealed fears over the impact on creativity, and a trend towards self-censorship. Will Strauss reports.
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NewsThompson dispels Salford "myths"
BBC director general Mark Thompson has moved to dispel some of the “myths” surrounding the corporation’s move to Salford, including the misconception that it will cost £800m in taxpayers’ money.
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Behind The ScenesExile, BBC1
Part psychological drama, part crime thriller and part family character piece, Paul Abbot’s Exile is a difficult one to pigeon-hole. Will Strauss goes on set to meet the cast and crew
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NewsITV Studios appoints Boyle director of post
3Sixtymedia head of post-production David Boyle has been promoted to director of post- production, resources for ITV Studios.
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FeaturesHow to manage your assets
Leading broadcasters and MAM service providers share their tips and insider knowledge on how to implement a system for efficiently organising digital media files in a multiplatform world. Will Strauss reports
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FeaturesReview of the Year 2010: Post-production
A tough first six months of 2010 saw some well-established businesses sold or closed down. But things improved in the second half as commissioning picked up.
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NewsMore job cuts on the way at BBC S&PP
BBC Studios and Post Production (S&PP) is to axe 123 jobs following the corporation’s decision to move its children’s and sport production departments to Salford.
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NewsPeel and SIS secure 10-year BBC North deal
SIS and Peel Media are to jointly provide BBC North with studios, post and technical services at MediaCityUK in Salford after securing a 10-year deal.
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NewsHullabaloo Studios to close
Manchester post-production facility Hullabaloo Studios is to be wound up resulting in the loss of eight jobs.
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News3D TV faces ‘cultural limitations’
A professor of graphics and imaging from Cambridge University has warned that despite the current push, 3D TV could still have too many cultural and technical limitations to go mainstream in the UK.
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FeaturesLondon’s loss is the north-west’s gain
The BBC’s move to MediaCityUK in Salford is expected to have a galvanising effect on the region’s TV industry. Will Strauss reports on the issues raised at Broadcast’s roundtable of northern indies
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NewsTSL and Mediasmiths lined up for Salford Uni contracts
Overbury is expected to award systems integration contracts to TSL and Mediasmiths after securing an £18m deal to fit out Salford University’s new MediaCityUK building.