All ITV articles – Page 253
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NewsITV sets out election stall
ITV has revealed its plans for coverage of the 2010 general election, spearheaded by the Leaders’ Debate.
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The Broadcast InterviewRemy Blumenfeld & Paul Buccieri, ITV Studios
ITV Studios’ UK and US bosses are looking for new indie partners and fresh formats that work in multiple territories.
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NewsITV objects to BBCW ice dance show
ITV is fighting BBC Worldwide’s plans to produce an ice dancing show in the US, citing similarities with its own format Dancing on Ice.
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NewsTitchmarsh sparks 131 complaints
An edition of ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show featuring a critical discussion of violent video games has attracted 131 complaints - but will not be investigated by Ofcom.
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NewsOfcom calls for ITV’s CRR to be scrapped
ITV has welcomed Ofcom’s call for the Contract Rights Renewal Scheme to be abolished to reflect changes in the ad market.
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NewsBroadcasters reveal PM debate details
The BBC, ITV and Sky News have revealed TX details of their Prime Ministerial Debates, with the last one scheduled to take place exactly one week before polling day on 6 May.
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NewsDoc Martin to return for fifth run
ITV1 hit drama Doc Martin will return to the screen for a fifth series next year.
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NewsTV training ground The Bill is ‘huge loss’
ITV’s decision to axe The Bill will see the industry lose one of its most important training grounds for on-and off-screen talent, according to people close to the show.
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NewsFox format leads ITV drama rejig
A UK remake of Fox’s paranormal US series The Oaks is among a trio of dramas being lined up by ITV in the wake of The Bill being axed.
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NewsITV to replace The Bill with medical series
ITV’s promise to invest in more new drama brands with the axing of The Bill includes a dark new medical series from Mammoth Screen penned by Peter Bowker.
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NewsITV axes The Bill; 90 jobs to go
Around 90 jobs are set to go at Talkback Thames as a result of ITV axing The Bill.
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NewsITV: no IFNC discussions before election
The celebrations of the winning IFNC bidders have been cut short after ITV said it would not begin contractual discussions with them until after the imminent election.
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NewsITV local news winners named
Consortia including Johnston Press, Trinity Mirror and UTV have been named as the preferred bidders for ITV’s three regional news pilots - with ITN missing out.
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NewsITV revenue revolution kicks off with Corrie trial
ITV’s plan to revolutionise its income streams includes a trial to insert digital product placement and clickable ads into the online version of Coronation Street.
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Behind The ScenesThe Prisoner, ITV1
Despite the extreme weather and dangerous local wildlife, Namibia provided a perfect backdrop for a new version of The Prisoner, says Michele Buck.
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NewsBBC/ITV confirm World Cup split
The BBC and ITV have revealed the split of matches for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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NewsITV rules out MSN, Hulu, YouTube deals
ITV has ruled out striking any third party deals with VoD aggregators including Hulu and YouTube opting to distribute its ITV Player widely across platforms such as games consoles and mobile.
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NewsAdam Crozier to earn £1m a year at ITV
Incoming ITV chief executive Adam Crozier will earn £1m a year in his new role with a £620,000 “golden hello”, but could pocket £11.3m by 2013 if he can revive the fortunes of the terrestrial broadcaster.
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NewsITV thrown CRR lifeline
ITV has been thrown a lifeline in its battle to overturn its Contract Rights Renewal Scheme after the government said it may be able to use a loophole to abolish the advertising mechansim.
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NewsITV1 returning to Benidorm
The perma tanned Brits of Benidorm will be heading back to Spain for a special episode and another series for ITV1.