All Features articles – Page 134
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Behind The ScenesThe Fear, Channel 4
Making the audience feel they are actually seeing the world though the eyes of a gangland boss slowly succumbing to dementia became an obsession for director Michael Samuels
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The Broadcast InterviewJulian Farino
A documentary-maker by background, Julian Farino is mid-way through a two-year exclusivity deal with HBO in the US. He tells Robin Parker what Brits bring to the US party.
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FeaturesTesting 3D’s drama potential
David Walliams’ comic novel receives the 3D treatment as the BBC explores the drama genre as part of its two-year experiment with the technology.
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Behind The ScenesRecording the Aftermath, Nat Geo
Superstorm Sandy showed the worst of nature and best of human nature, says Matt Currington.
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Behind The ScenesNation’s Best Am Dram, Sky Arts
Finding the country’s best amateur dramatic group and putting them on stage in the West End was high drama all the way, says Nicholas Kent
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FeaturesHow to grow your network
Natasha Maw of the BBC Academy asks five of the UK’s most prolific media networkers how they make friends and influence people
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The Broadcast InterviewJulian Ware and Ben Bowie, Darlow Smithson Productions
Creative directors Julian Ware and Ben Bowie are seeking to build on Darlow Smithson’s reputation by broadening its creative bandwidth and diversifying. Balihar Khalsa reports
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FeaturesEra of opportunity and threat
Broadcast gathered six top executives from some of the UK’s biggest producers to discuss major issues affecting their business. Chris Curtis chairs from Salford’s MediaCityUK.
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The Broadcast InterviewAndrew O'Connell, Channel 5
Channel 5’s factual commissioner talks to Alex Farber about Big Brother’s halo effect and his determination to deliver a strong factual slate, with the backing of owner Richard Desmond
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The Broadcast InterviewDavid Dugan and Ian Duncan, Windfall Films
With potential subjects for Inside Nature’s Giants running out, Windfall Films is looking for something new. But, its founders tell Balihar Khalsa, TV appears increasingly risk-averse.
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FeaturesMediaCityUK to make London look old-school
In the first of three themed roundtables at the Salford media hub, Broadcast explored the creative impact, opportunities and challengesfacing producers in the north-west. Lisa Campbell moderates
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The Broadcast InterviewBob Shennan, BBC Radio 2 / BBC 6Music
The BBC Radio controller talks to Jake Kanter about the galvanising effect of saving 6 Music, minimising the impact of budget cuts - and his admiration for Russell Brand.
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FeaturesBreaking down the success of Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston on what makes the cult show tick
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CommentA one-size-fits-all rights model is hard to swallow
UK indie face a tough ride for a slice of American cable pie, says Jane Millichip
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012
Children’s classics, Scandi drama, globetrotting gameshows and the story of the men who built America are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year. Robin Parker reports
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Entertainment / Fact Ent
Globetrotting gameshows are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.
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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Factual
The story of the men who built America are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.
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The Broadcast InterviewGordon Ramsay
2012 has been a prolific year for Gordon Ramsay and his indie One Potato Two Potato following a series of hit US shows for Fox. But he won’t forget his roots, he tells Chris Curtis
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FeaturesWatch this space…
Keeping up with the latest TV production technology is a necessity for studios, more than any other creative space. Michael Burns looks at how four are staying ahead of the curve