Staying animated
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Producers of UK children's shows face budget cuts and fewer commissions from broadcasters, yet the distribution of kids TV shows are performing well with a high demand from international kids TV channels. An increasing number of distribution partners and strong international markets give established and new players a way to continue production. Producing kids TV shows for the internet and digital television is also discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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New players on the Croisette
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The 2007 Mipcom will welcome a new generation of powerful UK distributors, resulted from the ongoing consolidation in the television broadcasting industry. These new companies include Digital Rights Group which is buying Channel 4 International, NBDtv which was bought by DCD Media, and Zodiak World which acquired Bullseye TV. Other acquisition deals are also discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Wilson's last pitch: a one-hour TV special on the rise of punk
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Tony Wilson, founder of Factory Records and former TV presenter, was planning a one-hour TV special describing the rise of punk music when he died at the age of 57. A two-page document he made just before his death outlines his plans for the TV special.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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