All CBBC articles – Page 48
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FeaturesDeadly 360
Post Big Bang Post Production Client BBC Natural History Unit Brief Devise a post-production and graphics workflow in conjunction with Kiss My Pixel for the 13-part CBBC series. How it was done HD natural history archive material was combined with green screen studio links and extensive series GFX supplied by ...
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CommentBlue Peter 2.0
Blue Peter editor Tim Levell reveals the thinking behind the latest revamp of the BBC children’s show, which was broadcast from Salford for the first time this week.
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NewsCTVC wins orders for My Life and Arena strands
CTVC has won its first children’s commission, making a CBBC film about a group of boys who grow vegetables in a skip in Kings Cross, London.
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NewsPlatform Post sets sight on Manchester base
Platform Post is in talks with MediaCityUK developer Peel Media about setting up a base in Manchester.
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The Broadcast InterviewJo Twist, Channel 4
Just 18 months into the job, Jo Twist has become the driving force of C4 Education. But she’s relishing the challenge as she plans a push into primetime.
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NewsSteven D Wright joins indie to build fact ent
Former Carbon Media creative director Steven D Wright is joining JA Digital as head of factual entertainment.
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Trio launch animation producer
New production company Factory Transmedia has bought Altrincham’s Hullabaloo Studios and has 30 people working on its first project, CBBC animation Strange Hill High
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CommentOff Cuts: Stewart pooh-poohs Channel 4
When More 4 pulled an edition of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, due to rules about using parliamentary footage in satire shows, no one was more surprised than the host himself.
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FeaturesTraining: University of Salford
The BBC’s move to MediaCityUK at Salford Quays provides a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’, training providers claim. Jane Bainbridge finds out what’s on offer.
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FeaturesUniting the kids’ TV lobby
While the children’s TV sector is reeling from what conference chair Anna Home called a “market failure”, indies are looking to replicate the success of shows like Horrible Histories. Catherine Neilan reports on the key themes from the conference
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The Broadcast InterviewGraham Smith and Mark Robson, Grand Scheme
With experience from both sides of the commissioning table, the duo behind new venture Grand Scheme want to help indies develop projects and win work.
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The Broadcast InterviewJoe Godwin, BBC Children's
On stage at the Children’s Media Conference, the BBC Children’s director told Lisa Campbell about inclusivity, the move to Salford and the false distinction between “fun and worthy stuff”.
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NewsGreenlight round-up: C4 commemorates 9/11
C4 ordered a raft of new programmes to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11 - just part of this week’s round-up of new additions to Broadcast Greenlight.
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NewsComedy tops wishlists for kids commissioners
Comedy, drama and factual are top of kids commissioners’ shopping lists, and “stealth learning” is a major attraction for public service broadcasters keen to replicate the success of Horrible Histories.
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NewsCameras roll on Tony Marchant’s CBBC drama
Production has begun on the first children’s drama from Tony Marchant, the writer behind The Mark of Cain and Garrow’s Law.
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ITV1 claims top Freesat Award
ITV1, CBBC, E4 and Al Jazeera were among a range of broadcasters to pick up an award at last night’s Freesat Awards.
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NewsJedward to front new CBBC series
Irish pop duo Jedward are to front a new series for CBBC, in which they take on the mantle of a World Heritage Site tour guide.
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The Broadcast InterviewKaren Smith and Jamie Munro, Shine TV
Shine TV’s MDs have not been resting on their laurels since News Corp bought its parent earlier this year, with comedy-ent and daily live shows on their radar.
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NewsBBC to integrate online games with Grid tool
The BBC is ramping up its use of Games Grid, a set of tools that underpins all of the games across the corporation’s website.
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NewsITV2 and BBC4 share Digital Awards spoils
The Only Way Is Essex has helped ITV2 to a bumper performance at the Broadcast Digital Awards, while BBC4’s mix of drama and factual saw it land four of the 17 awards.