All News articles – Page 1647
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NewsDRG adopts regional strategy
The Inbetweeners distributor DRG has undertaken a major corporate restructure as it seeks to compete with the major Hollywood studios and the ever-increasing number of consolidated UK production groups.
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NewsBeamly targets UK after US success
Beamly, the service previously called Zeebox, has set its sights on deals with UK broadcasters after overhauling its offering and finding success in the US.
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NewsBBC orders sketch show double
The BBC is hoping two female performers can deliver an eradefining sketch show - but Channel 4 is stepping back from the genre.
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NewsBBC beefs up ratings data
Danny Cohen wants to improve the way BBC shows are commissioned, cast and crafted by arming his team with more detailed daily ratings reports.
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NewsAnalysis: BBC Studios plans
The hunt for a leader of BBC Studios will begin imminently, but the industry wants more clarity about the newly rechristened production division after Tony Hall outlined his initial vision this week.
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NewsMBI launches Media Production Show
Broadcast publisher MBI is to launch a two-day exhibition and conference in central London that will celebrate the media industry’s creativity and showcase its latest technology.
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NewsNat Geo and C4 order Nerd TV daredevil series
Channel 4 and National Geographic are to investigate whether it is possible to “surf ” on the roof of a train travelling at 120mph in a six-part daredevil stunt series.
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NewsITV blames BBC as ratings slip
Adam Crozier has argued that the BBC is “largely” to blame for ITV’s ratings woes, claiming the corporation has beefed up its schedule in the run-up to charter renewal later this year.
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NewsITV’s Talpa talks examined
ITV could take a major step towards filling the entertainment-shaped hole in its schedule if it bags John de Mol’s Talpa Media, in a deal that could value the Dutch company at the same level as All3Media.
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NewsBBC Trust chair to tackle HSBC questions
BBC chairman Rona Fairhead will address questions about her role in an HSBC tax scandal in front of a committee of MPs next week.
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NewsRona Fairhead calls for new independent BBC regulator
BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead has admitted that radical reforms are needed to the corporation’s governance structure during charter renewal.
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NewsEd Vaizey: local TV a stunning success
Ed Vaizey appeared to be speaking with his tongue in his cheek when he addressed the state of the local TV initiative which has been championed by the government. Or was he?
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NewsThorsteinson replaces Cross as Quantel CEO
Tim Thorsteinson has been appointed chief executive of Quantel and Snell.
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NewsITV online 'very profitable' after VoD jumps 25%
ITV has reported its online and interactive divisions have become “very profitable” after VoD requests jumped by over 25% year-on-year.
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NewsThe Farm eyes Crow TV acquisition
Post-production group The Farm is eyeing a deal to acquire west London facility Crow TV.
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NewsMartin Davidson handed expanded role in BBC factual shake-up
Martin Davidson has been named as the BBC’s head of specialist factual as the changes to the corporation’s factual commissioning team begin to shape up.
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NewsIndustry pays tribute to Tyrell founder Stephen Paine
Figures from the facilities and equipment sectors have paid tribute to Tyrell Corporation founder Stephen Paine who died at the end of last month at his home in Thailand.
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NewsCrozier addresses union criticism over ITV staff pay
Adam Crozier has denied claims that ITV’s 2015 pay offer failed to properly reward employees and revealed that only 5% of its staff are unionised.
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NewsCrozier: Talpa deal part of ITVS formats strategy
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has revealed that the proposed Talpa Media takeover forms part of a strategy to build a strong international formats business.
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NewsLion TV creates dedicated genre roles
All3Media indie Lion TV has created three new head of department positions as part of a 50% increase in development spend designed to broaden its slate.