All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 40
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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.
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CommentC4 deals are first piece of portfolio
David Abraham’s MacTaggart will make case for investment plan
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The Broadcast InterviewElaine Bedell, ITV
Outgoing chair Elaine Bedell recalls her favourite moments and tells Chris Curtis why ITV’s revival strategy works
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CommentYes vote could reopen old debate
Plan to create SBS is latest incarnation of top-slicing challenge, says Chris Curtis
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CommentBBC3 history drama points to future
Our World War shows the potential of TV and gaming convergence
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NewsC4 gets tough with superindies
Channel 4 is preparing to get tougher on rights with non-qualifying and major overseas-owned producers, according to multiple sources.
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CommentProduction competition hots up
C5 has entered the fray, but its shows will need broader appeal
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CommentBright ideas needed for Bloke TV
ITV’s call to action is a chance to revisit a major TV challenge
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NewsSky lands Love in first indie deal
Sky has confirmed a deal to buy 70% of Love Productions and is understood to have the option to acquire the remainder of the company after a period of several years.
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CommentBBC faces some tough questions
How the corporation tackles them could decide its future direction, says Chris Curtis
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NewsBBC Productions eyes ‘creative headroom’
BBC Productions’ factual and daytime division hopes to revel in the “new creative headroom” afforded by the proposed quota overhaul, while remaining true to its traditional public service values.
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CommentA seismic change for British TV
Scrapping BBC quotas may be a double-edged sword for indies, says Broadcast editor Chris Curtis