UK High Def Penetration Increases
Propellor TV Hits the Airwaves Tonight
A new TV Channel propels Itself into the airwaves On Sky Tonight.
Propellor TV takes a step into the unknown showcasing the work of independent film makers and student talent launches in Yorkshire tonight, where it can be seen on Sky 289.
Ten Alps Buys Drama Indie
Factual indeoendent producer Ten Alps is moving into drama by acquiring Cottage Industry Productions while also launching Ten Alps Drama. Jo Willett, Cottage Industry's exec producer and former drama chief at Wall to Wall has signed a service contract with Ten Alps subsidiary Ten Alps TV, joining as head of Ten Alps Drama. Ten Alps paid almost £75,000 in cash for the company.
CBBC Puts Bite On New Kids Drama
Out-of-Town Creatives Gain Ch4 Awards
Channel 4 has judged Manchester, Brighton and Liverpool as creative cities, with Birmingham specially awarded, by handing out their annual Creative City Awards to production companies based there.