All Banijay articles – Page 59
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FeaturesMipcom: simple formats shine
There was no breakout hit at this year’s Mipcom, but themes around conflict resolution, secrets and ageing emerged. Manori Ravindran takes a closer look at the shows that stood out
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NewsC4 and Touchpaper launch drama diversity scheme
The next generation of writers and directors from under-represented backgrounds will have the opportunity to work on a Touchpaper TV drama as part of a new Channel 4 talent scheme.
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NewsIP dispute the talk of Mipcom
A major formats dispute between Banijay and Fremantle Media-backed Israeli indie Abot Hameiri was the talk of Mipcom, with the row shining a light on an “increasing” issue around international format theft.
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NewsBanijay and Fremantle indie in format dispute
Banijay and Fremantle Media-owned indie Abot Hameiri have become embroiled in a format dispute over general entertainment show All Against 1.
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RatingsCrystal Maze locates 3m
SUNDAY: The revival of cult gameshow The Crystal Maze smashed Channel 4’s slot average but could not beat BBC1 and ITV dramas Poldark and Tutankhamun.
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NewsRicky Gervais preps ABC gameshow
Ricky Gervais will executive produce and star in an ABC studio game show featuring adult contestants competing for cash prizes with the help of a child panel.
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The Broadcast InterviewBrooker and Jones: Netflix & chilling dramas
Black Mirror executive producers Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk to Robin Parker about where they get their ideas, binge-watching – and what Netflix brings to the table.
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Behind The ScenesBlack Mirror, Netflix
From different episode lengths to unusual aspect ratios, Black Mirror’s move from C4 to Netflix has given the production and post teams freedom to experiment. Robin Parker reports
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FeaturesHot Picks: Tsatsiki, Dad And The Olive Wars
Tsatsiki, Dad And The Olive Wars is the third in a series of feature films based on the highly successful children’s books by award-winning Swedish author Moni Nilsson.
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NewsRemarkable wins C4 beauty pilot
The nation’s attitudes towards people with visible facial conditions will be put under the spotlight in a Channel 4 pilot.
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FeaturesHot Picks: All Against 1
If its performance in Denmark is any indication, audiences are going to love this Zodiak-distributed interactive entertainment format.
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FeaturesHot Picks: The Accident
From Engregages (Spiral) and Braquo to Les Revenants (The Returned) and Disparue (The Disappearance), French-language drama is an increasingly popular global export.
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NewsC4 supersizes 8 Out of 10 Cats brand
Channel 4 has ordered its biggest run of comedy mash-up 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
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NewsCanada's Blue Ant launches UK indie
Canadian media company Blue Ant Media is opening a UK production hub with former Nerd TV co-founder and managing director Jago Lee joining as creative director.
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RatingsRipper Street slips by 1m for BBC2
MONDAY: Ripper Street came to the end of its debut run on BBC2 with 1m fewer viewers than it gripped on BBC1.
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NewsKit Harington preps BBC gunpowder drama
The BBC is lining up a Guy Fawkes-inspired drama produced by and starring Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington.
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NewsPrincess to Stand Up to Cancer
Princess Productions is to produce Channel 4’s fundraiser Stand Up to Cancer after taking responsibility for the event on YouTube last year.
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NewsAdvertising teams eye original content
A growing number of advertising agencies are eying original content production following a spate of senior hires and partnerships.
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RatingsC4's Hunted is up on slot but down on last year
THURSDAY: Channel 4 surveillance reality show Hunted returned with a slot beating 1.6m, while classic sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf entertained 810,000 with its comeback on Dave
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NewsESG collaborates on South Korean reality format
Endemol Shine has teamed up with one of Asia’s leading content companies CJ E&M to co-produce a reality format that launches in South Korea next month.