Trendspotting: Four's shot in the arm for new movies
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Film on Four, the feature film unit of Channel 4, has been extremely influential in changing the relationship between cinema and television in the UK. The venture, which was created in 1982, has greatly boosted the work of British film-makers, and has been involved with both extremely popular and less well-known films. Film on Four's approach meant that television stopped being merely a consumer of cinema output, as a financial relationship was also established. Film on Four met a quarter of the cost of 'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' for example, and also fully funded 'Trainspotting.'
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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We don't have to be serious all the time
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Channel 4 relies on advertising for its income, but does not have the burden of shareholders. It purchases popular US series to boost its revenues, but this money goes towards programmes that would not otherwise be broadcast. It has always been driven by creative energy, and this is reflected in its branding.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Don't let Channel 4 be a turn-off
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The new Channel 4 Chief Executive will face significant challenges. The channel must clearly meet public interest, through varied output and substantial initiatives. It will also have to address the issue of a worsening economic climate.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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