All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 39
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The Broadcast InterviewGrayson Perry: Who Are You?
Ahead of the launch of his latest Channel 4 series, the Turner Prize-winning artist reveals how he makes TV docs and the Swan Films co-founders discuss their wider ambitions.
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NewsRichard McKerrow: give ideas a chance
Love Productions co-founder Richard McKerrow believes the industry must give good ideas more time to grow after the slowburn success of The Great British Bake Off culminated in 13 million viewers for last week’s final.
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CommentConsolidation on the Croisette
Mipcom witnesses high-end drama on screen and in the boardroom
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NewsEmotional Simon Cowell collects Personality of the Year award
Mipcom: A tearful Simon Cowell received tributes from David Cameron and Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday night as he collected Mipcom’s Personality of the Year award.
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NewsSimon Cowell reveals digital and scripted plans
Mipcom: Simon Cowell plans to launch Syco Entertainment’s next show on a digital platform rather than with a traditional broadcaster and is developing a High School Musical-style scripted project.
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CommentFingers crossed for tax breaks
Live-action incentive will encourage more quality in kids’ sector, says Chris Curtis
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NewsTinopolis kick-starts sale plan
A prospectus has been issued that will kick-start the sale of Tinopolis Group, initiating the next major deal in a frenzied period of production sector consolidation.
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CommentAll change as big players merge
Viacom is already making its mark as Shine/Endemol deal nears
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CommentTraits a super-indie boss needs
All3Media requires a strategic thinker, not necessarily a ‘creative’
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CommentA week of waiting and watching
From Scotland to Shine to Sony, new relationships will be tested
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CommentAnother consultation, anyone?
Retransmission row escalates as PSB and pay-TV battle lines are drawn
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NewsAlex Mahon lifts lid on Endemol deal
Shine Group chief executive Alex Mahon has spoken publicly for the first time about the imminent merger with Endemol and Core Media, revealing that increased scale is the key driver for the deal.
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NewsGovernment could step back from retransmission fees row
Culture secretary Sajid Javid has hinted that the government could step back from the retransmission fees dispute between Sky and ITV and Channel 4, clearing the way for negotiations between the companies.
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NewsDecriminalisation of BBC licence fee moves closer
Culture secretary Sajid Javid has signalled the start of a process aimed at decriminalising licence fee evasion.
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CommentNew faces set for first big tests
New BBC Trust chair and culture secretary have their work cut out, says Chris Curtis
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CommentDebate and disputes at Edinburgh
Did the festival come too soon for C4 to really make its mark?
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NewsBBC3 shows to air in BBC1 peaktime
Some BBC3 shows will play in the heart of peaktime on BBC1 after the youth-skewing channel moves online, as part of a push to better serve young viewers.
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NewsDavid Abraham's MacTaggart: rights in his sights
Industry issues, policy debates and producer relations were at the heart of David Abraham’s MacTaggart lecture.
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NewsC4 and Renegade take fixed rig to Africa
Renegade Pictures is to use a fixed rig to capture life in an Ethiopian tribe in a 4 x 60-minute series for Channel 4.
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NewsTwofour shakes up team to start life as indie group
Twofour Group has outlined the next phase of its restructure, including the creation of Twofour Wales and several key appointments and promotions.