Catherine Neilan
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“We want to be the Ryanair of the film business”
FeaturesTaking risk out of reality TV
From gameshows to survival series, formats are ramping up the element of danger.
NewsBoundless to secure two-year extension for The Apprentice
BBC1 is reaffirming its commitment to The Apprentice, with YouView chairman Lord Sugar on the brink of signing a two-year extension to front the show.
NewsBack2Back snaps up Sky exec
Brighton-based indie Back2back has poached a Sky exec to take on the newly-created role of creative director.
NewsProgramming over politics as Entwistle lands top job
The BBC Trust has appointed George Entwistle as director general, a move that should ensure programme-making will not play second fiddle to politics at the corporation.
NewsChallenges loom for new DG
George Entwistle has proved his editorial credentials and must now step up to become a powerful public and political leader of the BBC.
NewsSmaller indies win fewer commissions from PSBs
Small- and medium-sized indies are winning a smaller share of UK commissions than at any time in the past four years, the Pact census revealed.
NewsTaylor meets indies to prepare for CBBC
Cheryl Taylor is to begin meeting kids’ indies ahead of starting as CBBC controller later this summer, to ensure a smooth transition from comedy commissioning.
NewsDani’s House becomes a Castle for CBBC spin-off
CBBC talent Dani Harmer is to graduate from Dani’s House to Dani’s Castle in a spin-off comedy series for the channel.
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Green Inc wins first youth order with School Run
Fact-ent indie Green Inc has won its first commission for the youth market – a gameshow format called School Run.
NewsGeorge Entwistle named BBC DG
George Entwistle has been appointed the new director general of the BBC, ending months of speculation about who would get the top job in TV.
NewsPact: indies had to find £235m additional funding
Indies had to find up to £235m from sources other than UK broadcasters in order to get commissions made in 2011, Pact’s latest census reveals.
NewsBBC confirms 3D Proms
The BBC has confirmed it will broadcast the Last Night of the Proms in 3D for the first time.
NewsBafta Children's entry closes next week
The deadline for entry to this autumn’s Bafta Children’s Awards is just a week away.
NewsBarclays boss Agius to remain on BBC board
Outgoing Barclays boss Marcus Agius will continue to serve on the BBC’s executive board until the end of his term in November.
NewsZodiak to distribute Rebound
Global distribution rights to French supernatural thriller Rebound have been acquired by Zodiak Rights.
NewsKids production spend up 60% in multichannel
Multichannel broadcasters spent nearly £29m on British animation and children’s production last year - a rise of 60% on 2010.
NewsThomson: BBC will never put profits before programmes
The BBC’s chief operating officer has insisted that the corporation will never put profits before programming.
NewsBBC3 web strand to test comedy for TV
A string of emerging producers and directors are vying for TV commissions on BBC3 following the launch of seven online comedies.