All CBBC articles – Page 48
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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.
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NewsFreesat Awards shortlist unveiled
ITV1 will go up against ITV2, BBC3 and E4 for the best entertainment channel prize at this year’s Freesat Awards.
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NewsBlue Zoo expands
Animation studio Blue Zoo is hiring an extra 40 animators and adding 50 workstations to support new projects including CBBC series Tree Fu Tom and in-house production Olive The Ostrich.
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NewsDisney XD lands on Scorpion Island
Disney XD has acquired children’s gameshowEscape From Scorpion Island from Zodiak Kids.
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NewsLewis leaves Talkback for Cineflix UK
Camilla Lewis is leaving Talkback Thames after six years to become managing director of Cineflix Productions UK.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarrall Macqueen: Maddy Darrall, Billy Macqueen
Since returning to the indie fold two years ago, Darrall Macqueen has gone through a period of dramatic change. So what next for the kids’ TV producer?
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NewsCartoon Network orders Ben 10 gameshow
Turner Broadcasting’s Cartoon Network has ordered 120 episodes of a Ben 10-themed gameshow to air in 12 territories across EMEA.
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CommentITV reveals its serious side
Gritty docs add to broadcaster’s brand value - and its viewing figures.
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NewsBullough named CBBC Production boss
Helen Bullough has been appointed head of CBBC Production with responsibility for in-house series including Blue Peter and Newsround.