All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 58
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NewsBruckheimer to adapt UK format
Jerry Bruckheimer, the US producer behind CSI and The Amazing Race, is adapting a new format created by a Belfast-based indie.
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RatingsLip Service paid to 600,000
TUESDAY: The debut of BBC3’s new lesbian drama helped boost the digital channel’s usual audience figures.
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NewsRTS unveils North West awards shortlist
The Royal Television Society has revealed the shortlist for its 2010 North West Award and includes nominations for Coronation Street, Shameless and Dragon’s Den.
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RatingsAnother high for Inbetweeners
MONDAY: E4 comedy The Inbetweeners has broken its own record for the highest-rated show in the history of the digital channel.
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RatingsSky pulls 400,000 with Thorne
SUNDAY: Sky1’s new detective drama starring David Morrissey drew an above average performance on its debut - as ITV2 smashed its usual audience figures with new reality series The Only Way is Essex.
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NewsGordon Ramsay heads to India
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is to be seen by new audiences in India, following sales of some of his biggest series by Optomen International.
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The Broadcast InterviewRoma Khanna: Building for the future
NBC Universal’s president of global channels and digital initiatives tells Michael Rosser how the UK will play a key role in the company’s continued growth.
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RatingsAutumnwatch returns with 2.5m
THURSDAY: Live nature show Autumnwatch made its timely return to BBC2 and raked in 2.5m.
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FeaturesMipcom 2010: Hot picks
As Cannes prepares to play host to Mipcom, Robin Parker and Michael Rosser select some of the most promising programmes that buyers will be eyeing up on the Croisette.
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NewsNBC Universal in talks to acquire Monkey Kingdom
NBC Universal is in discussions to acquire indie Monkey Kingdom as part of the US studio’s ambitious production strategy in the UK.
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NewsLambert: Big Brother successor label damaged Seven Days
Stephen Lambert has admitted the public perception that Channel 4’s Seven Days was a successor to Big Brother may have impacted on the interactive format, which is struggling in the ratings.
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NewsBBCW rack up Cannes deals
MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide has notched up a series of major international sales in Cannes, including selling spy drama Spooks to Russia.
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RatingsDCI Banks closes case with 5.8m
MONDAY: ITV’s new detective drama DCI Banks: Aftermath locked in more than 5.8m viewers – outgunning BBC1’s Spooks.
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NewsSky gets Hot in Cleveland
MIPCOM: Sky has acquired the UK broadcast rights to Hot in Cleveland, the new US comedy starring Frasier’s Jane Leeves and Golden Girl Betty White.
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NewsWatch acquires US superhero drama
MIPCOM: UKTV channel Watch has picked up new US superhero series No Ordinary Family, starring The Shield’s Michael Chiklis.
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NewsSir David Frost to interview Oliver Stone
MIPCOM: FremantleMedia is to host an interview between Sir David Frost and controversial film-maker Oliver Stone in Cannes this week – and is also bringing Sex & the City star Sarah Jessica Parker to the market.
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NewsFremantleMedia takes majority stake in Radical Media
MIPCOM: X Factor producer FremantleMedia has acquired a 60% stake in branded entertainment producer Radical Media – as FM boss Tony Cohen predicts a “tough” year ahead for the market.
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NewsJK and Joel to host celebrity CBBC show
MIPCOM: DJs and presenting duo JK and Joel are to front a new series for the BBC in which children take control of a celebrity for a day.
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RatingsX Factor invites 12m into judges homes
SATURDAY: ITV1 continued to draw significant audience numbers as The X Factor entered the final audition stages – outshining Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1.
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NewsBBCW to relaunch int’l sites
BBC Worldwide is to overhaul its international channel websites and has kicked off the campaign with preschool brand CBeebies.