All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 41
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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
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NewsMel Leach to oversee expanded Twofour Group
Melanie Leach has been named chief executive of an expanded Twofour Group, which has been created to lead the growth of consolidator Boom Pictures.
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CommentBroadcasters catch election fever
BBC and C4 do battle with formats based on hot political topics, says Chris Curtis
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NewsSky poised to buy into Love Productions
Sky has lined up a deal to take a majority stake in The Great British Bake Off producer Love Productions, Broadcast understands.
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CommentBig BBC1 debate on horizon
Trust criticism is fair, but it must be nuanced to make a difference
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CommentThe key to making a connection
Broadcasters are realising the potential of engaging with viewers, says Chris Curtis
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NewsFormats are back in fashion
Commissioners and producers at Sheffield DocFest 2014 suggested that the ob-doc renaissance is here to stay, but there was also a sense that more factual formats are on the cards.