All Multiplatform articles – Page 39
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CommentSky Q offers a new flavour of TV
Launch marks broadcaster’s move into quad-play, says Kate Bulkley
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NewsBBC Learning puts out call for VR space game
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Tim Peake’s forthcoming journey into space has inspired the BBC to kick off a search for a major virtual reality game.
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NewsAmazon deal boosts Lookout
Lookout Point’s ambitions to move into creative production were handed a boost this week after Amazon picked up its first original project, Parisian fashion drama The Collection.
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NewsComms agency Way to Blue acquires Project Factory
Communications agency Way To Blue has acquired UK and Australian-based digital creative agency The Project Factory (TPF).
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NewsVirgin returns to content business
Virgin Media has returned to the content business after picking up US horror series Ash vs Evil Dead for its video on-demand service.
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CommentBBC3 move is better late than never
Radical step will protect the youth channel’s budget, reach and relevance, says Sam Barcroft
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NewsAmazon orders first UK drama original
Amazon has ordered its first UK drama – a period fashion drama from War and Peace co-producer Lookout Point.
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NewsThe Apprentice proves popular online
The Apprentice has dominated online viewing over the past four weeks – accounting for four of the top 10 most-watched shows on-demand.
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NewsAOL takes on Vice with Huffington Post videos
AOL is hunting for a handful of short-form video series as it aims to take on Vice News by commissioning UK content for Huffington Post for the first time.
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NewsBBC sets out Midlands plans
BBC Birmingham is ready to become the centre of the corporation’s digital future, according to recently installed boss Joe Godwin.
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NewsBBC Store kicks off social campaign
BBC Store has rolled out a social media campaign encouraging consumers to vote for their favourite drama characters to help raise awareness of the download-to-own service.
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NewsSomethin' Else cleans up at kids' Baftas
Somethin’ Else was the big winner at this year’s British Academy Children’s Awards, taking home three awards including best indie.
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NewsSky News moves into virtual reality
Sky News has released a virtual reality film designed to show what the migrant crisis is like through the eyes of a refugee.
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CommentLive TV runs through our blood
TV should focus on what it does best, but back it with a digital experience
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CommentWill VR live up to the promise?
The potential is great but it could be another 3D, says Kate Bulkley
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NewsITN establishes ‘always on’ branded video service
ITN Productions has established a branded video content service, dubbed Real Time Studios, to create an ‘always-on’ production presence for brands.
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NewsSky unveils premium set-top box
Sky has unveiled a new premium set-top box that will support ultra high-definition channels and make it easier for subscribers to access content on the move.
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NewsNordic digital service Viaplay moves into originals
Nordic subscription VoD service Viaplay is moving into original programming with its first commission, comedy Swedish Dicks.
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NewsApp brings new audience to Agatha Christie story
Agatha Christie short story The Mysterious Mr Quin is to be transformed into an immersive app adventure, as the novelist’s rightsholder refreshes the brand for a younger generation.
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NewsJimmy Carr to record Netflix special
Jimmy Carr will become the first UK comedian to record an original stand-up show for Netflix.