Channel 4
Channel 4 owns Film4 whom are big distributors of films, Film4 was made to make sure Channel 4 was appealing to all its audiences. Also Channel 4 owns 4Music which is a music channel that appeals to a different audience such as new music lovers and also different genres like 'Top 40' and 'Hits from last year'.
E4 is a major channel that appeals mainly to the younger audiences and also to the American lovers audiences.
More 4 is owned by channel 4 but they share the same sort of television programs, the only difference is that more 4 mostly appeals to the older audiences.
Channel 4 owns Film4 whom are big distributors of films, Film4 was made to make sure Channel 4 was appealing to all its audiences. Also Channel 4 owns 4Music which is a music channel that appeals to a different audience such as new music lovers and also different genres like 'Top 40' and 'Hits from last year'.
E4 is a major channel that appeals mainly to the younger audiences and also to the American lovers audiences.
More 4 is owned by channel 4 but they share the same sort of television programs, the only difference is that more 4 mostly appeals to the older audiences.
Launched : 2 November 1982
Located : United Kingdom
Shows : Television shows and films
Owned by : Channel Four Television Corporation
Website : Channel4.com
Average Daily Reach : 13,728
Channel 4 is a publicly-owned, commercially-funded public service broadcaster. They do not receive any public funding and have a remit to be innovative, experimental and distinctive. Channel 4 works across television, film and digital media.
Channel 4 was launched on 2nd November 1982 with a unique business model, under the Broadcasting Act 1981. They are funded mostly by advertising and sponsorship, but unlike other broadcasters such as ITV, Channel 4 is not shareholder owned.
Channel 4 is a legal corporation, independent of Government, and is made up of executive and non-executive directors, who are responsible for ensuring that Channel 4 delivers its financial responsibilities.
In addition to the main Channel 4 service, there portfolio includes E4, More4, Film4 and 4Music, as well as an ever-growing range of online activities that includes channel4.com, Channel 4's bespoke video-on-demand service 4oD and standalone digital projects. Through its film arm Film4 Channel 4 is also a key supporter of British film making talent.
Film4 was launched 1 November 1998 and is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation. There slogan includes 'Grate Films For Free' as they show films on their channel through freeview. They are a UK based company. Film4 was originally known as FilmFour and became Channel 4's second channel after Channel 4 was made. It was a subscription-only service available on satellite television and most UK cable services. It cost £5.99 or £6.00 a month, eventually rising to up to £7. The launch night, which was also broadcast on Channel 4, was hosted by Johnny Vaughan and the first film to be shown was What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Working Title
Founded : 1983
Located : London, Marylebone, Ireland, Los Angeles, California
Shows : Films
Owned by : PolyGram (1991-1999) Universal Studios (2000-present)
Website : http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/
Working Title Films is a British film production company, originally from London, UK. The company was founded by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe in 1983. It produces feature films, including films starring comic actor Rowan Atkinson as Johhny English. Eric Fellner and Bevan are now the co-owners of the company.
Located : United Kingdom
Shows : Television shows and films
Owned by : Channel Four Television Corporation
Website : Channel4.com
Average Daily Reach : 13,728
Channel 4 is a publicly-owned, commercially-funded public service broadcaster. They do not receive any public funding and have a remit to be innovative, experimental and distinctive. Channel 4 works across television, film and digital media.
Channel 4 was launched on 2nd November 1982 with a unique business model, under the Broadcasting Act 1981. They are funded mostly by advertising and sponsorship, but unlike other broadcasters such as ITV, Channel 4 is not shareholder owned.
Channel 4 is a legal corporation, independent of Government, and is made up of executive and non-executive directors, who are responsible for ensuring that Channel 4 delivers its financial responsibilities.
In addition to the main Channel 4 service, there portfolio includes E4, More4, Film4 and 4Music, as well as an ever-growing range of online activities that includes channel4.com, Channel 4's bespoke video-on-demand service 4oD and standalone digital projects. Through its film arm Film4 Channel 4 is also a key supporter of British film making talent.
Film4 was launched 1 November 1998 and is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation. There slogan includes 'Grate Films For Free' as they show films on their channel through freeview. They are a UK based company. Film4 was originally known as FilmFour and became Channel 4's second channel after Channel 4 was made. It was a subscription-only service available on satellite television and most UK cable services. It cost £5.99 or £6.00 a month, eventually rising to up to £7. The launch night, which was also broadcast on Channel 4, was hosted by Johnny Vaughan and the first film to be shown was What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Working Title
Founded : 1983
Located : London, Marylebone, Ireland, Los Angeles, California
Shows : Films
Owned by : PolyGram (1991-1999) Universal Studios (2000-present)
Website : http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/
Working Title Films is a British film production company, originally from London, UK. The company was founded by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe in 1983. It produces feature films, including films starring comic actor Rowan Atkinson as Johhny English. Eric Fellner and Bevan are now the co-owners of the company.
Working title films have promoted a range of home grown talent such as Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy, Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightly, Colin Firth, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
In 2004 Working Title Films made a profit of £17.8 million. As of 2007, all its films distributed by Universal Pictures, which owns a 67% stake in the company, and many of its recent films, are co-productions with Studio Canal. The remaining shares are owned by the companies founders, BBC film, and private investors.
Richard Curtis is a screenwriter that works with Workinf title who produced such classics as the Brigdet Jones Diaries, Notting Hill and Love Actually. He has used romantic comedy in most his films and has shown it in showcases around the UK, which he is recognised for. He also founded Comic Relief in 1985.
Working title is a multinational company because of where they operate e.g. London, Marylebone, Ireland, Los Angeles, and California.
