All Indies articles – Page 632
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CommentStability returns to market
After much consolidation the previous year, 2015 was a relatively quiet period for ‘true indies’. But while the economics are improving, long-term sustainability remains a problem for many
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FeaturesDrama indies take centre stage
Insatiable overseas appetite for English-language drama and the consequent flow of international money into UK production were the big themes of 2015.
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NewsEndemol Shine looks to halt exodus
Endemol Shine UK is preparing to fight back against a creative exodus after nine of its most senior editorial staff left the company following its mega-merger 15 months ago.
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NewsDrama indie revenues rocket
The revenues of the UK’s top five drama indies rocketed by a third last year, boosted by global appetite for English-language drama and the flow of inter national money into production.
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NewsSky Atlantic orders Kudos crime thriller
Sky Atlantic has ordered its latest big-budget drama – a crime drama set in the Canadian mountains produced by Kudos.
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NewsC4 'minded to bring back' The Jump
Channel 4 is poised to take a leap of faith and commission a fourth series of controversial winter sports show The Jump.
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NewsWall to Wall, Icon and Blast! score Nat Geo series
Wall to Wall, Icon Films and Blast! Films are among the British indies to have scored major commissions with US network Nat Geo.
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NewsTwenty Twenty director of programmes joins Lion
Twenty Twenty director of programmes Lisa Edwards is to join Lion Television as factual creative director.
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NewsTiger Aspect expands Cavey brief in comedy rejig
Tiger Aspect has restructured its senior comedy team to give Ben Cavey, the managing director of its Cave Bear label, an expanded role.
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NewsC4 hires Naked development chief
Tim Hancock has left his role as Naked Entertainment’s head of development after five months to join Channel 4’s features and daytime commissioning team.
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RatingsGogglebox reigns supreme for C4
FRIDAY: Channel 4’s Gogglebox was the most popular show of the evening as 4m settled down in front of the telly-watching format.
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NewsInsert Name Here lands second run
Sue Perkins-fronted panel show Insert Name Here is to return for a second series on BBC2 later this year.
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NewsMichele Buck sets out Company stall
Former Mammoth Screen joint managing director Michele Buck wants to empower new drama talent after being given a fresh lease of life as chief executive of Company Pictures.
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NewsBig Brother showrunner leaves Initial
Big Brother showrunner Nick Samwell-Smith will become the latest high-profile Endemol Shine Group departure after deciding to step down as the boss of Initial.
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NewsWorking Title hires former Kudos exec as MD
Working Title Television has hired former Kudos executive Andrew Woodhead as managing director.
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NewsIn Brief; Passion; Woodcut; Zodiak
Passion Distribution has hired a chief executive and Woodcut Media has picked up a commission from Viasat. Read on for more.
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RatingsFamily Guy dented by Tattoo Fixers move
MONDAY: Family Guy shed almost half of its audience for ITV2 after it was dented by E4’s Tattoo Fixers.
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NewsBBC1 & C5 prepare rival Henry VIII docs
Channel 5 is to go head-to-head with BBC1 after the broadcasters ordered rival documentaries about King Henry VIII.
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NewsLion tracks GI Janes for C4
Lion TV is to shine a spotlight on a group of women as they prepare for life in the military for a Channel 4 documentary series.
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RatingsTake Me Out bows out with 3.6m
SATURDAY: The eighth series of Take Me Out closed with an average audience of 3.6m, as The Voice UK slumped to yet another low.