All Tinopolis articles – Page 9
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NewsDrama is the star at Mipcom
Mipcom: High-end TV drama took a starring role at Mipcom 2012 as the feature film community and factual producers and broadcasters outlined major plans for the genre.
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NewsNGC to explore UFOs
National Geographic Channels Europe has ordered a series from Pioneer Productions which will look into the most fascinating UFO encounters.
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NewsC4 Paralympics coverage changed perceptions, study finds
Channel 4 boss Jay Hunt has heaped praise on coverage of the Paralympics after a survey found that two thirds of viewers feel it favourably changed their perceptions towards people with disabilities.
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NewsITVS on brink of UK and US Surprise Surprise double
ITV Studios is preparing for a double boost with the commission of a full series of classic entertainment show Surprise Surprise in the US and UK.
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NewsC5 examines why former soldiers become criminals
Channel 5 is to investigate the growing number of ex-servicemen who end up in prison in a two-part documentary.
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NewsITV in running to produce BT Premier League channel
ITV is vying to become the production partner for BT’s newly acquired set of 38 Premier League games, but is unlikely to air any of the matches on its own channels.
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NewsRolf Harris returning to Welsh Art
BBC Wales has commissioned a second series of Rolf Harris art show Rolf on Welsh Art.
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NewsMentorn's Steve Anderson handed Tinopolis role
Question Time executive producer Steve Anderson has been promoted to become editorial director of the Tinopolis Group.
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NewsBatman shooting doc in raft of BBC3 orders
BBC3 has ordered a quick turnaround documentary on the shootings at a Dark Knight Rises screening in Colorado, as well as an entire season dedicated to body image.
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NewsS+V wins broadcast bid for Glasgow 2014
Sunset + Vine has won its first-ever host broadcast contract to cover the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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NewsJohn Willis named Bafta chairman
Mentorn chief executive John Willis has been appointed Bafta chairman succeeding Tim Corrie who will continue as deputy chairman.
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NewsTV execs recognised in Queen's Honours
Leading figures at Channel 4, Tinopolis and Warner Bros have been recognised for their services to the media industry in the Queen’s Honours list.
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NewsDragonfly exec joins Mentorn as creative director
Mentorn Media has poached a senior exec from Dragonfly to head up its team in the new role of creative director.
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NewsS4C demands Tinopolis improves series
S4C has called on Tinopolis to improve the quality of nightly series Heno, following a series of complaints from viewers.
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FeaturesJapan: opportunities for UK indies
The Japanese TV market is set to grow rapidly following last year’s digital switchover. Lisa Campbell visited Tokyo with Pact and a group of UK indies to discover more.
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NewsQuestion Time up for grabs for Scottish indies
The BBC is putting the three-year contract to produce Question Time out to tender to indies with a base in Scotland.
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CommentSeeking profit across the pond
US producers aim to take a leaf out of UK book, says Kate Bulkley.
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NewsTinopolis closes US indie deal
Welsh super-indie Tinopolis has completed its acquisition of US indie Base Productions, in a deal worth an estimated £45m.
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NewsTinopolis in second US deal
Welsh super-indie Tinopolis is close to completing its second major US acquisition in weeks, with an estimated £45m deal.
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NewsTinopolis on hunt for next US indie acquisition
The ink is barely dry on its £60m deal with US producer A Smith & Co, but Tinopolis is already on the lookout for more US companies to acquire.