3SixtyMedia
| Type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Genre | Production company |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters |
Granada Studios, Quay Street |
| Owner(s) | Granada Television (known as ITV Studios) BBC Studios |
| Employees | 100 |
| Website | www.the-manchester-studios.tv |
3sixtymedia is a joint venture production facilities company, based in Manchester and co-owned by Granada Television (now part of ITV Studios) and BBC Manchester. Formed in 2000 and largely based at Granada's Quay Street headquarters, it combines the studio and post production facilities and technical staff of the two broadcasters and aimed to cut operating their costs.[1]
As part of the venture, some programmes have been recorded at both BBC Manchester's New Broadcasting House studios and at ITV's Granada Studios, such as A Question of Sport.[2]
[edit] Future
While many programmes are still recorded in Manchester for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, such as University Challenge, Countdown, The Jeremy Kyle Show, the future of the company is unclear. BBC North has moved to MediaCity and uses the studios there for many of its in-house productions. ITV Granada will also move there in late 2012/early 2013, though 3sixtymedia is expected to keep its identity and will not be dissolved or merged.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Wells, Matt (5 April 2000). "BBC explores deal with Granada". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ "What happened next? BBC favourite A Question of Sport starts new era at MediaCity".
- ^ "ITV to discuss options for 3sixtymedia with Peel". Manchester Evening News.
