All articles by Alex Farber, Broadcast – Page 2
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News'Peaky Blinders' commissioner, Tiger Aspect chiefs form TV outfit
Will Gould and Frith Tiplady team with Matthew Read.
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NewsNetflix pulls ahead of BBC iPlayer in UK
Freesat data reveals that the SVoD service grew its viewing share to almost 4% last year.
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NewsMatt Hancock promoted to UK culture secretary
Culture minister steps up to replace Karen Bradley.
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NewsOriginal content drives Netflix, Amazon growth in UK
Ofcom report finds 52% of UK homes subscribe for exclusive shows.
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NewsThe five commandments of VR
Speakers from this year’s VR Creative Summit reveal their tips for combining storytelling and technology to create high-quality VR content.
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NewsRoughcut duo reunite for film venture
Feature film outfit Who’s On First will focus on producing mainstream comedies and dramas with transatlantic appeal.
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NewsITN Source reveals doc finalists
ITN Source has revealed the three short films which have made it through to the final of its second annual competition, held in association with Doc/Fest and Audio Network.
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NewsBAFTA appoints Jane Lush as chair
Former BBC controller replaces Anne Morrison who will continue as deputy chair.
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NewsSir David Attenborough joins Doc/Fest line-up
Veteran broadcaster will be the subject of an in conversation event on June 13.
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NewsLionsgate backs first British TV show
Company will co-produce and co-finance Channel 4 sitcom Damned.
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NewsKudos absorbs Shine Pictures, Lovely Day
Lovely Day and Shine Pictures are to be absorbed into Kudos following Diederick Santer’s appointment as joint CEO of the UK production company.
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NewsNetflix & Vimeo launch on Oculus VR headset
Netflix, Hollywood studio Fox and VoD service Vimeo have partnered with Oculus to develop apps that will enable consumers to view their content via its virtual reality headset.
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NewsAmazon reverses declines as Netflix extends lead
Amazon Prime Instant Video reversed declines during 2014 to reach 1.2 million UK homes this year - but it remains well behind rival VoD service Netflix, according to the latest Ofcom study.
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NewsSky finalises European mega-merger
BSkyB has been renamed as Sky after it completed its £7bn acquisition of Sky Italia and purchase of a majority stake in Sky Deutschland.
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NewsNetflix growth stalls after price hike
Netflix has blamed its decision to hike subscription fees for lower than forecast growth recorded over the past quarter.
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NewsDNA Films hires head of TV development
Bentley Productions head of development Tom Winchester has joined the TV arm of 28 Days Later film producer DNA.
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NewsTom Hardy: TV trumps film
British actor Tom Hardy has claimed that TV productions are increasingly offering film talent the chance to develop more immersive shows and retain greater creative control over productions.
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NewsTom Hardy indie signs NBCU deal
Tom Hardy-owned indie Hardy Son and Baker has signed a first-look deal with NBC Universal International.