All Broadcast articles in 2 June 2011 – Page 3
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CommentThe Shadow Line / Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail
Robin Parker and Alex Farber on two of the week’s new shows.
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FeaturesSmash, NBC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the new Broadway musical drama - otherwise known as ‘Glee for grown-ups’ - set to launch this autumn.
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NewsITVS investigates family impact of murders for ITV1
ITV Studios is to expose the stories behind high-profile UK murder cases in a documentary series for ITV1.
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NewsITV1 explores the lives of mothers behind bars
ITV1 has acquired a hard-hitting doc about female inmates who give birth while serving time and keep their babies in prison.
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NewsCartoon Network orders Ben 10 gameshow
Turner Broadcasting’s Cartoon Network has ordered 120 episodes of a Ben 10-themed gameshow to air in 12 territories across EMEA.
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NewsC4: Hollyoaks could be worth £12m in product placement
Channel 4 has identified up to £12m in product placement opportunities in Hollyoaks, according to a document seen by Broadcast.
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NewsBBC eyes arts content deal with Culture 24
The BBC is in talks over a deal to share arts content with the Culture 24 web aggregator.
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NewsC4 Munchausen doc sparks Ofcom complaints
A doctor who featured in a recent Channel 4 documentary about Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy has complained to Ofcom, and a group of professional child carers is also preparing to submit a complaint.
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NewsBBC4 charts the rise of American culture
BBC4 controller Richard Klein is pinning his hopes for autumn and winter 2011 on a new season of programmes about 20th century America.
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NewsRobinson traces origins of superstitious belief for C4
Tony Robinson is to front a new Channel 4 series exploring the origins of belief in ideas such as vampires, spirits, witches and poltergeists.
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NewsAlan Partridge set for BBC return
Alan Partridge could be returning to the BBC, with the corporation in talks to acquire a TV reworking of online comedy Mid Morning Matters.
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NewsWoolfe back in business at Prime Focus Productions
Former Channel 5, Sky 1 and Living controller Richard Woolfe has resurfaced at post house Prime Focus, where he will spearhead the business’s move into production.
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NewsBectu calls on BBC to roll out freelance rate card
Bectu is seeking to introduce a rate card for freelancers working on BBC drama series and serials to ensure standard terms are agreed.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarrall Macqueen: Maddy Darrall, Billy Macqueen
Since returning to the indie fold two years ago, Darrall Macqueen has gone through a period of dramatic change. So what next for the kids’ TV producer?
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NewsLewis leaves Talkback for Cineflix UK
Camilla Lewis is leaving Talkback Thames after six years to become managing director of Cineflix Productions UK.
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NewsSky reveals star line-up for comedy This Is Jinsy
Sky Atlantic is luring some of the biggest names in TV entertainment to its new comedy commission This Is Jinsy, including ex-Doctor Who actor David Tennant, comedians Harry Hill, Kevin Eldon and Catherine Tate, and singer KT Tunstall in her first major acting role.
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NewsScreenings disappoint on drama as comedy shines
UK buyers returning from the LA Screenings have expressed disappointment with this year’s crop of new drama, but are preparing bids for the studios’ strong slates of comedy.
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CommentEducating consumers is key to protecting copyright
The public need to know where they can legally acquire the content they want, says Liz Bales.
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NewsRainmark signs first look deal with HBO
Rainmark Films has become the first UK indie to sign a content development deal with US network HBO.
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NewsWright takes over Midsomer as True-May exits
All3Media has turned to former BBC and Talkback drama exec Jo Wright to take over from Midsomer Murders co-creator Brian True-May as the show’s producer.