All articles by Chris Curtis
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NewsWill Sharpe to create Sister comedy for Apple TV+
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri will star alongside Sharpe in romcom with a twist, Prodigies
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CommentAdolescence is a shot in the arm for UK drama, not its death knell
The global appetite for British stories is vast, and can be captured by all parts of the industry
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FeaturesZig Zag returns: the inside story of insolvency and rebirth
Danny Fenton and Matt Graff unpack the circumstance of Zig Zag Productions’ demise and how their new business has emerged in a better place
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FeaturesSharks, geniuses and nosey neighbours: What’s next for ITV entertainment?
Kevin Lygo and Katie Rawcliffe lift the lid on ITV’s next generation of major entertainment series
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NewsKinetic’s UK arm hires creative director from ITVS label
First Dates creator Ana De Moraes heads to recently launched UK division of North Road-owned producer
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NewsAna De Moraes joins Laura Gibson at Kinetic UK
First Dates creator heads to UK arm of US unscripted powerhouse
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NewsMultiStory Media exits entertainment to focus on factual
Circa 10 roles at risk of redundancy as ITVS label narrows genre focus
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CommentBBC facing end of an era as Charlotte Moore departs
Chris Curtis: The corporation’s CCO skilfully navigated the streaming revolution, and her role has never been bigger – or more challenging to fill
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NewsBBC faces further challenges over Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone
Second letter with more signatories says response to date ‘does not assuage our concerns’
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NewsTen66 wins format competition at Realscreen
Hollie Abbott’s new business also has success at Formagination 12
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CommentClever tactics and classy shows can help reach young audiences
The digital revolution is here, but the industry knows it and is working impressively to ensure that TV isn’t being left behind
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NewsNeil Duncanson set to retire
Indie sector pioneer will end his love affair with North One on Valentines Day
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NewsAlexander Gardiner to step back at Rare TV
Exec calls time on storied career to prioritise his health
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NewsNoah Media creates branded division
Sarah O’Kane to lead new arm at 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible indie
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CommentCommissioners and producers need a reset in relations
With a disconnect between tariffs and editorial ambitions, the industry’s key creative relationships feel increasingly fraught, says Chris Curtis
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NewsFulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal
Transatlantic company will have a vast unscripted footprint
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NewsDetails emerge of pan-industry AI talks
BBC, C4 and ITN explain how they are using the emerging tech at AI Creative Summit
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NewsJay Hunt: gender inequality still dogs the industry
Apple’s European content boss wants the sector to change – and urges women to play their part