All NBC Universal articles – Page 48
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NewsAOL and Warner Bros enterTV over broadband market
AOL and Warner Bros are to up the ante in the fast-developing broadband TV market with an advertiser-funded online service offering viewers access to classic shows from the Warner's archive.
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NewsSci-Fi joins Homechoice platform
8am: Video-on-demand serviceHomechoice has struck a deal with NBC Universal to add the Sci-Fi Channel to its channel line-up.
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Granada sells US reality hit to French
Starting Over, a Bunim and Murray reality format represented by Granada International, has been commissioned by French network TF1. An initial order of 50 x 60-minute episodes has been placed for the reality series which gives women the opportunity to make extraordinary changes in their lives such as embarking on ...
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NewsBT staffs-up for TV push
BT is beefing up its headcount ahead of the launch of its new TV over broadband service next summer, poaching staff from The Hallmark Channel and Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
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NewsNew MD for NBC Europe
NBC Universal Global Networks has appointed Olivier Gerolami as its managing director for Europe.
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Granada Starting Over In France
Granada International has licensed the US reality format Starting Overto French commercial broadcaster TF1.
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Interview: Ben Silverman - Meet Mr Nice Guy
US producer/distributor Reveille head Ben Silverman, the man behind the US remake of The Office, explains his philosophy for success, how to pitch to the networks and why he rates UK creativity.
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Meet Mr Nice Guy
US producer/distributor Reveille head Ben Silverman, the man behind the US remake of The Office, explains his philosophy for success, how to pitch to the networks and why he rates UK creativity.
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Interview: Mark Burnett - The king of US reality
Mark Burnett's Emmy Award-winning Survivor paved the way for the unscripted TV craze in the US. And with an Apprentice spin-off starring Martha Stewart set for autumn, the British-born producer insists it's not over for the reality genre yet.
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The King of US reality
Mark Burnett's Emmy Award-winning Survivorpaved the way for the unscripted TV craze in the US. And with an Apprenticespin-off starring Martha Stewart set for autumn, the British-born producer insists it's not over for the reality genre yet. By Melissa Grego.
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Format focus: Project Runway
Aspiring designers compete to get their designs on the catwalk, as wannabe models slug it out to wear them.
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Sci fi playout move
The Sci Fi Channel has moved its playout and transmission operations to its sister company, CNBC Europe. The move is expected to make the Sci Fi Channel significant cost savings as it brings its business in-house within the NBC Universal group. CNBC has installed a Pebble Beach multi-channel Neptune automation ...
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Five buys UK rights to house from NBC
Five's new director of acquisitions, Jay Kandola, has made her first purchase, buying the UK terrestrial rights to US medical drama Housefrom NBC Universal International Distribution. The show features Hugh Laurie in the lead role as Dr Gregory House, a maverick anti-social doctor who specialises in ...
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NewsUS buys again from UK
British producers strengthened their grip on US network schedules this week with the BBC, RDF Media, Ricochet and Granada all picking up recommissions.
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Sci-fi orders Star Wars shorts
Sci Fi UK has greenlit its first commission in over two years, ordering a series of Star Warsshorts which will also air across owner NBC Universal's network of European channels. London-based Flawless Media, in collaboration with Lucas Film and Twentieth Century Fox, is making ...
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NewsSci-Fi lines up Star Wars tribute
Sci Fi UK has greenlit its first commission in over two years, ordering a series of shorts to tie in with next month's eagerly awaited Star Wars Episode III.
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NewsKreiz buys into Smartjog
Ynon Kreiz, the former founder and chief executive of Fox Kids Europe, has bought a stake in Smartjog, a company that specialises in tapeless programme distribution.
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NewsSky weighs in for more Battlestar Galactica
BSkyB has signed up to co-produce a second series of US sci-fi drama Battlestar Galactica.
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Betts to leave uktv for sci-fi channel
NBC Universal has poached UKTV commercial director Nick Betts to head the UK Sci-Fi Channel. He will join in the summer, reporting to Patrick Vien, president of NBC Universal Global Networks. Betts replaces former managing director Dan Marks who left in January to take up a new role as chief ...