All Sky articles – Page 111
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NewsHearing reignites BBC and Sky fees debate
A select committee hearing has reignited the debate over Sky retransmission fees, with BBC strategy director John Tate claiming it is “insulting” to compare content with a commodity.
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The Broadcast InterviewBarney Francis, Sky Sports
Sky Sports’ managing director Barney Francis talks to Chris Curtis about drawing on experience in the face of competition from BT Sport, identifying talent and the future of distribution
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NewsAdam MacDonald to head Sky 1
A+E Networks UK’s vice president Adam MacDonald has been poached to run Sky 1, after Liam Keelan turned down the role to join BBC Worldwide.
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NewsSky Vision hunts acquisition head following Neillis exit
Sky Vision is searching for a new head of acquisitions further to the departure of Angela Neillis less than three months after joining the business.
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NewsOSF to film pandas in 3D for Sky
Sky has ordered a 3D documentary from Oxford Scientific Films (OSF) about China’s endangered giant pandas, which will be shot in 4K.
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CommentOne step forward for women
Expert Women campaign is making a difference, says Sky News editor Tami Hoffman
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NewsNews Corp eyes Sky takeover
News Corp is to mount another takeover bid for full ownership of Sky, but president and chief operating officer Chase Carey refused to put a timescale to the purchase.
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NewsSky gives up Spy
Sky 1 has cancelled Hat Trick Productions’ espionage-themed comedy Spy after its second season.
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NewsSky buys Telefónica's broadband business
BSkyB has become the second largest broadband operator in the UK after acquiring Telefónica UK’s broadband business.
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NewsSky Living orders Australian cooking format
Sky Living HD has ordered a UK version of Australian cooking format My Kitchen Rules.
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NewsSky 1 scuppers Sinbad
Sky 1 has cancelled Impossible Pictures’ big-budget drama Sinbad after a single series.
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NewsSky & BT share Premier League rights in Ireland
Pay TV broadcasters Sky and BT have secured the rights to show English Premier League football in Ireland, mirroring the latest moves in the UK.
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NewsJames Murdoch: News Corp has "unfinished business" with Sky
James Murdoch has said that News Corp still has “unfinished business” with Sky following its failed attempt to acquire the entire company in 2011.
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NewsSky Living snaps up Hannibal
Sky Living has acquired NBC’s Hannibal after striking a deal with Gaumont International Television.
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NewsNickelodeon and Sky join forces to order dance format
Nickelodeon and Sky have partnered for the first time to jointly commission an entertainment format from Princess Productions.
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NewsSky Sports News goes global
Sky Sports News HD will launch outside of the UK for the first time after BSkyB struck a carriage deal with European pay TV operator Viasat.
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NewsSky and Disney launch new movie channel
Sky has struck a wide-ranging deal with Hollywood studio Disney that will see it launch a standalone movie channel – Sky Movies Disney – on its pay TV platform.
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NewsSky kicks off search for US indies to bolster Vision
Sky is on the hunt to acquire US indies as it looks to ramp up its production and distribution business.
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NewsSky Arts eyes more A Young Doctor’s Notebook
Sky Arts is in talks to commission a second series of John Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe’s record-breaking drama A Young Doctor’s Notebook.
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NewsSky launches new pack to boost 3D
Sky has introduced a new basic tier TV subscription designed to drive uptake of its 3D channel.