ITV has announced that it will acquire Northern Ireland's Utv for a cash consideration of £100 million.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory and Utv Media shareholder approval, will mean that ITV owns 13 of the 15 regional licences for the Channel 3 network.
"We have a long-standing relationship with Utv, which has been the leading commercial broadcaster in Northern Ireland for many years thanks to its strong regional identity and blend of excellent local programming and strong network shows," said ITV Chief Executive Adam Crozier.
"Utv Television's strategic objectives are closely aligned with our own and we are very pleased that they are joining the ITV family. We are looking forward to working with the team going forward."
Group Chief Executive of Utv Media John McCann added: "The market leading success of our television business has been built over many years on the well-established formula of high quality local programming packaged around an attractive network schedule.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory and Utv Media shareholder approval, will mean that ITV owns 13 of the 15 regional licences for the Channel 3 network.
"We have a long-standing relationship with Utv, which has been the leading commercial broadcaster in Northern Ireland for many years thanks to its strong regional identity and blend of excellent local programming and strong network shows," said ITV Chief Executive Adam Crozier.
"Utv Television's strategic objectives are closely aligned with our own and we are very pleased that they are joining the ITV family. We are looking forward to working with the team going forward."
Group Chief Executive of Utv Media John McCann added: "The market leading success of our television business has been built over many years on the well-established formula of high quality local programming packaged around an attractive network schedule.
- 10/19/2015
- Digital Spy
Issue number 13 (our favorite number!) of Necrotic Tissue features a story from long time HorrorNews contributor and book reviewer, Anton Cancre. The story in question, “The Song That Crawls” is a meandering little ditty that merges the ethos of Lovecraft with the lyricality and drug induced dementia of the music of Dax Riggs. In addition to that fine tail, this issue clocks in at almost 200 pages, and contains stories from D. Harlan Wilson, Paul Kane and Brent Knowles as well as the first installment of a regular segment from that funky Werepiggy, Greg Hall. Despite the smack I’ve talked about Wilson in the past, the and trippy “Interstate” shows how he’s built his name and fame. Plus, John P. McCann’s “Dagon and Jill” is a hoot and two thirds. Check out the reviews of issues 7 and 11, then go here to buy or subscribe. Related Posts:Book Review: [...]...
- 1/25/2011
- by Anton Cancre
- Horror News
The popular voiceover actor took time last week to speak about his days as the new Caped Crusader in preparation for this week's release of Batman Beyond: The Complete Series, a nine-disc limited edition DVD set that presents nearly 20 hours of animated action spread over 52 episodes, as well as including all-new bonus featurettes and a 24-page, 8”x 12” collectible booklet.
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series centers on Terry McGinnis, an ordinary teenager ... until his father is mysteriously murdered. Suspecting foul play at his father's company, Wayne/Powers Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of a secret identity hidden for decades. Now too old to don the cape and cowl as Batman, Wayne refuses to help – so Terry does what any brash young kid would do: steal the Bat-suit and take matters into his own hands! Vowing to avenge his father's death, Terry dons the high-tech suit tricked out with jetpacks,...
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series centers on Terry McGinnis, an ordinary teenager ... until his father is mysteriously murdered. Suspecting foul play at his father's company, Wayne/Powers Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of a secret identity hidden for decades. Now too old to don the cape and cowl as Batman, Wayne refuses to help – so Terry does what any brash young kid would do: steal the Bat-suit and take matters into his own hands! Vowing to avenge his father's death, Terry dons the high-tech suit tricked out with jetpacks,...
- 11/25/2010
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
HollywoodNews.com: Warner Bros. Animation’s breakthrough series Batman Beyond comes to DVD for the first time in its entirety. Featuring DC Comics’ iconic hero, Batman, Batman Beyond: The Complete Series presents nearly 20 hours of animated action spread over 52 episodes, as well as all-new bonus featurettes and a 24-page, 8”x 12” collectible booklet.
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series centers on Terry McGinnis, an ordinary teenager … until his father is mysteriously murdered. Suspecting foul play at his father’s company, Wayne/Powers Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of a secret identity hidden for decades. Now too old to don the cape and cowl as Batman, Wayne refuses to help – so Terry does what any brash young kid would do: steal the Bat-suit and take matters into his own hands! Vowing to avenge his father’s death, Terry dons the high-tech suit tricked out with jetpacks, a supersensitive microphone...
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series centers on Terry McGinnis, an ordinary teenager … until his father is mysteriously murdered. Suspecting foul play at his father’s company, Wayne/Powers Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of a secret identity hidden for decades. Now too old to don the cape and cowl as Batman, Wayne refuses to help – so Terry does what any brash young kid would do: steal the Bat-suit and take matters into his own hands! Vowing to avenge his father’s death, Terry dons the high-tech suit tricked out with jetpacks, a supersensitive microphone...
- 8/18/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series
Limited Edition Compilation Set! Includes All 52 Action-packed Episodes
Plus Three New Bonus Featurettes
Warner Home Video To Distribute DVD Set Nov. 23
Burbank, CA (August 18, 2010) – Warner Bros. Animation’s breakthrough
series Batman Beyond comes to DVD for the first time in its entirety.
Featuring DC Comics’ iconic hero, Batman, Batman Beyond: The Complete
Series presents nearly 20 hours of animated action spread over 52
episodes, as well as all-new bonus featurettes and a 24-page, 8”x 12”
collectible booklet. Batman Beyond: The Complete Series will be
distributed by Warner Home Video on November 23, 2010 as a nine-disc
limited edition DVD set for $99.98 (Srp).
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series centers on Terry McGinnis, an
ordinary teenager ... until his father is mysteriously murdered.
Suspecting foul play at his father's company, Wayne/Powers
Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of a secret identity
hidden for decades. Now too old...
Limited Edition Compilation Set! Includes All 52 Action-packed Episodes
Plus Three New Bonus Featurettes
Warner Home Video To Distribute DVD Set Nov. 23
Burbank, CA (August 18, 2010) – Warner Bros. Animation’s breakthrough
series Batman Beyond comes to DVD for the first time in its entirety.
Featuring DC Comics’ iconic hero, Batman, Batman Beyond: The Complete
Series presents nearly 20 hours of animated action spread over 52
episodes, as well as all-new bonus featurettes and a 24-page, 8”x 12”
collectible booklet. Batman Beyond: The Complete Series will be
distributed by Warner Home Video on November 23, 2010 as a nine-disc
limited edition DVD set for $99.98 (Srp).
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series centers on Terry McGinnis, an
ordinary teenager ... until his father is mysteriously murdered.
Suspecting foul play at his father's company, Wayne/Powers
Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of a secret identity
hidden for decades. Now too old...
- 8/18/2010
- by THE LEGION fan network
- Legions of Gotham
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