All NBC Universal articles – Page 25
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NewsUS-owned indies increase share of UK revenue
Research for Broadcast’s Indie Survey has revealed that American- owned companies accounted for almost half of UK production revenues last year.
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NewsStargate opens UK site at Ealing
LA-based TV visual effects facility Stargate Studios has opened an outpost at Ealing Studios to tap into the UK tax relief for high-end drama and export its unique brand of virtual location production.
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NewsAvid to target “untapped” $2bn independent sector
Avid will turn its attention to the “untapped” independent creative sector with the launch of more subscription-based and free versions of its software applications.
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NewsPulse hires former NBC Universal president
Former NBC Universal and Warner Music executive Patrick Vien has joined Pulse Films as president.
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NewsNBC Universal business affairs chief departs
NBC Universal International TV Production’s senior vice president of business affairs Jacqueline Moreton has left the company after just over a year.
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CommentChinese formats on the rise
Tantrums, censorship and celebrity remakes were all on the agenda for DRG’s Jeremy Fox on a visit to China
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CommentAll eyes are on ITV’s results
Figures will reveal more than just profit and loss, says Kate Bulkley
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FeaturesThe search for VFX talent
Growing demand for visuals effects in film and TV and the lure of the drama tax break are putting the UK’s VFX talent pool under increasing strain.
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NewsIn brief: Keep It In The Family; 12 Monkeys; Mip Digital; Maker Studios
ITV’s family gameshow Keep It In The Family returns as Syfy swoops for the 12 Monkeys TV adaptation. Click for more in today’s news round-up
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FeaturesBest International Programme Sales: The X Factor UK
The X Factor UK had never been sold to international broadcasters as a finished series, despite being on air for more than 10 years.
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FeaturesBroadcast Awards at 20: Gareth Neame
The managing director of Carnival Films on winning Best Independent Production Company in 2012
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NewsBBC2 swoops for US political thriller
BBC2 has made a rare major acquisition from the LA Screenings, swooping for big-budget US drama Odyssey.
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NewsSky 1 imagines Apocalypse Slough
Sky 1 has continued its investment in drama with comedy thriller Apocalypse Slough from Yonderland producer Working Title Television.
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NewsITV to remake Ninja Warrior
ITV is adapt NBC challenge gameshow American Ninja Warrior after ITV Studios label Potato acquired the rights to the format.
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NewsUS network Syfy acquires Troy
US cable network Syfy has acquired Troy: Street Magic after striking a deal directly with Zig Zag Productions.
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NewsLucky Giant founder replaced by BBC exec
NBC head of comedy and Lucky Giant founder Mario Stylianides has left the business and been replaced by BBC executive Justin Davies.
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NewsT Group and Znak & Jones agree partnership
Storage Hunters producer T Group has struck a co-production partnership deal with Sky-backed indie Znak & Jones as it bids to break into the UK market.
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Features2014 Review: Post-production round-up
The post sector’s fortunes were on the up this year - despite the controversy over inaudible dialogue
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NewsWatch poaches Syfy boss Adam Collings
UKTV has poached Syfy boss Adam Collings to take on the new role of head of programming for Watch.
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NewsChocolate scoops C5 & Sky shows
NBC Universal’s Chocolate Media has won a pair of factual commissions for Channel 5 and Sky.