Features – Page 27
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FeaturesAndrew Beecham, Senior Vice-President Of Programming, Sprout
Looking to capitalise on the UK’s strong heritage in kids TV
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FeaturesLA Screenings
US networks are fighting back against the march of cable with a host of edgier dramas and comedies.
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FeaturesA bumper week for buyers
UK broadcasters heading to next week’s LA Screenings will face competition from new buyers bidding to snap up the year’s best dramas and comedies.
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FeaturesThe road to Rio’s TV market
A growing middle class and Brazil’s commitment to produce local content for local people is providing British indies with new co-production opportunities.
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FeaturesIndies expand their horizons
Broadcast’s recent Indie Survey confirmed many things: that the sector is in rude health; that Sky is now a major commissioning player; and that not everyone loves Channel 4’s commissioners.
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FeaturesEli Roth on Hemlock Grove
The chance to create a TV horror series that “wasn’t watered down” persuaded Hostel and Cabin Fever director Eli Roth to swap feature films for the small screen.
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FeaturesDownton the benchmark for high-class drama
Ovation wants commercial, classy co-pros with UK indies, says Peter White
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FeaturesKingmaker looking to crown a Nerd in Britain
Ben Silverman’s Electus is making moves to break into the UK, says Peter White
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FeaturesJapan: 'A tough market to crack'
Pact’s recent delegation to Tiffcom showed how seriously UK indies and distributors are taking the Japanese market, but also highlighted the challenges. Jake Kanter reports
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FeaturesShared DNA – or Euro pudding?
In Geneva earlier this month, the cream of European drama producers met at Festival Tous Ecrans – the festival of all screens – to exchange ideas and thrash out an answer to this question.
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FeaturesNo more ‘one-size-fits-all’
Local knowledge and a well-planned entry strategy are key to breaking into new territories. Ann-Marie Corvin travels to Turkey to hear from key international players
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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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Behind The ScenesFalcón, Sky Atlantic
The director of Sky Atlantic’s new Spanish detective drama Falcón wanted to make a ‘noir thriller shot like a documentary’. Benji Wilson gets a ringside seat during filming.
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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: Factual
The story of the men who built America are among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.
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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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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Cowell: We drive the networks mad
Syco boss Simon Cowell talks to Chris Curtis about the ‘miraculous’ success of the Got Talent format - and how he stops it getting stale.
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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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FeaturesWhat to see at Mipcom 2012: Scripted
Scandi drama is among the must-see properties on La Croisette this year.