All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 79
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NewsFord puts emphasis on fun for new-look Fiver
Five’s Jeff Ford plans to make digital channel Fiver “approachable and fun” next month by handing it a new on-air look and a raft of fresh programming.
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CommentKevin McCloud: Slumming It / The Persuasionists
Emily Booth and Michael Rosser share their thoughts on two new shows.
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FeaturesJeff Ford, Five
Jeff Ford, managing director of digital channels and acquisitions at Five, on his recent acquisitions and what he is looking for.
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NewsOnline viewing continues rise
Viewing video content online has risen nearly 12% in the past year, with people also watching for an increased amount of time.
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NewsTorchwood set for US remake
A US remake of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood is in the works for the Fox network.
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NewsO’Donoghue leaves NBC Universal after four months
Hat Trick co-founder Denise O’Donoghue is to step down from her senior role at NBC Universal – just four months after starting the job.
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NewsITV Studios to open Paris office
ITV Studios is to expand its international footprint with the launch of a new production office in France and has appointed a new director general to run it.
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VideoVideo: Michael Parkinson
Talk show veteran Sir Michael Parkinson talks to Broadcast editor Lisa Campbell about the state of the modern chat show, an “unrecognisable” ITV and what he really thought of Meg Ryan.
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NewsIndies missing millions from secondary rights, report claims
UK indies are missing out on millions of pounds in revenue from secondary rights and policy changes are needed to address the issue, a new report claims.
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RatingsBBC1 unveils fashion drama Material Girl
New fashionista drama Material Girl sashayed onto BBC1 last night at 8pm, where it was trounced by a double bill of ITV1 soaps.
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NewsHaitian quake doc in production
A three-part documentary about the devastating Haitian earthquake is already in production and has been picked up for distribution by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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The Broadcast InterviewMatt Groening and Al Jean, The Simpsons
The creators of The Simpsons are celebrating 20 years of the iconic series but, as Michael Rosser discovers, there is still plenty more to come, and some fresh ideas in development.
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FeaturesAndrea Jackson, DRG
Andrea Jackson, managing director of acquisitions at Digital Rights Group, on recent acquisitions, what she is looking for and how the recession has hit the distribution business.
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NewsBravo snaps up first two series of US con drama
Bravo has picked up exclusive rights to a US con artist drama made by the producer of movies Stargate and Independence Day.
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NewsFive puts Chinese cookery AFP on peaktime menu
Five’s next step in its AFP output strategy is to serve up a peaktime Chinese cookery show paid for by Sharwood’s owner Premier Foods.
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NewsIacono resurfaces at Lionsgate
Former ITV Global Entertainment boss Peter Iacono has resurfaced at US studio Lionsgate.
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NewsRegional news pilots enter next stage
Bidders for ITV’s regional news pilot schemes have taken a step closer to a green light - with 13 competing consortia narrowed down to eight.
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NewsBBC unveils drama line-up
VIDEO: Crime drama, an Eighties season and a new John Lennon biopic make up the highlights of the BBC’s winter/spring drama line-up.
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NewsColin Jarvis to leave BBCW
BBC Worldwide exec Colin Jarvis is to step down and take a break from a career than started more than 30 years ago at the corporation.
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NewsChuggington steams into Asia
Preschool animated series Chuggington, shown on Cbeebies, has been sold to broadcasters in Asia.