All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 21
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CommentLorraine Heggessey: Documentary-makers are still pushing the boundaries
As the 50th Grierson Awards shows, the genre is in great shape, but fresh voices are needed if it is to continue to flourish, says Lorraine Heggessey
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FeaturesOpening the doors to young talent
Five rising TV stars on how they got their big break and why the industry should both help established online talent make the transition to TV
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RatingsSky horror The Baby bounces back
Series dips after launch but rallies for episode five, while ITV2’s Love Island debut beats last two runs
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RatingsJury’s out on C5 drama Witness
Stripped series at lower end of C5 drama ratings, while C4’s The Great fails to match debut run
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RatingsGenre overview tables: July consolidated
Including top 10 drama, entertainment and factual programmes
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RatingsNews holds up in year of big events
Announcement of the Queen’s death, change of PM and war in Ukraine help bulletins maintain share
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RatingsControl Room tails off after launch
Three-part BBC1 drama wilts in the heat, while new ITV detective duo match their predecessors
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RatingsAll’s fair for love and war dramas
BBC1’s Marriage looks rock solid, while timing may have benefited C4’s prescient cyber thriller
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Françoise Guyonnet
Studiocanal’s executive managing director on painting and Paddington
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FeaturesVice TV targets Gen X with nostalgic storytelling
US cable network tackles familiar subjects with dark and edgier tone in pivot to older demographic
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FeaturesBest Kept Secrets: hidden gems from around the world
Five executives from across the globe recommend the local shows that have caught their attention and deserve to be better known internationally
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The Broadcast InterviewRyan Pirozzi & Lauren Anderson: Leading Amazon’s AVoD charge
Freevee head and content chief reveal their plans to build up the service’s slate of originals and bring in a younger audience
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FeaturesRoundtable: Impact of the global drama explosion
Commissioning and production execs discuss the challenges of serving viewers while coping with rising costs and increased competition
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Behind The ScenesReginald The Vampire: Comedy with bite
How the Syfy series is subverting the comedy horror genre by sinking its teeth into issues such as race, sexuality and body positivity
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CommentPitching shows in the US is a whole new ball game
I’ve had to quickly master new terminology and working practices in a country where the deal is king, says Roy Ackerman
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FeaturesRed Bull Studios puts creative risk-taking at heart of strategy
From music and dance to future technology, RBS is on the hunt for high-end ideas with global reach
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CommentThe Queen’s funeral was a TV production masterclass
As King Charles III takes his place on the throne, the global audience’s appetite for royal stories will only grow, says Nick Bullen
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The Broadcast InterviewKelly Day: Prime Video is in it for the long haul
Vice-president of international on why the streamer remains a core part of Amazon’s growth strategy
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The Broadcast InterviewJohn Landgraf on pushing hard to keep FX special
In an industry awash with content, the FX Networks chair is convinced that curated and well-crafted shows can stand out
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CommentMipcom returns in full force to an industry in a state of flux
The production boom continues apace, but industry is grappling with a raft of new challenges