Indie money

Article Abstract:

BSkyB has begun expressing interest in purchasing minority stakes in some of the UK's leading independent producers of entertainment television programming. It seems unlikely that BSkyB will receive a very positive response from the independent sector, but it is clear that the company has become strongly aware of the benefits of UK original production. Some observers believe that BSkyB could eventually own stakes in up to six production companies or set up its own in-house production unit.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Television Production, Management, Direct broadcast satellite television industry, Satellite television industry, Television production companies

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Elstein claims Sky's the limit with digital

Article Abstract:

Latest developments in digital technology will allow BSkyB to launch at least 20 new thematic satellite channels by the end of 1996, according to director of programmes David Elstein. The new channels will be transmitted to satellite and cable systems using the Astra 1E and 1F satellites, which are the first with digital capacity. The company will also offer services such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view.

Services, Direct broadcast satellite television

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ITC overcomes disputes to decide Channel 5 winner

Article Abstract:

The Independent Television Commission (ITC) is to announce the winner of the Channel 5 licence shortly, having resolved differences over the issue. It is believed that all four bidders have exceeded the quality levels required to win the licence, which will mean that UKTV will automatically win the licence, unless the committee enforces the special circumstances clause.

Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting industry, Licensing agreements

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