All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 37
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NewsWelsh government sets out charter renewal aims
The Welsh government has signalled its desire to “make its voice heard too” in the debate around broadcasting devolution and programming made for and in the nations.
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CommentSports battle on the horizon
Expect a series of skirmishes between the major players in 2015
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NewsPrince of Wales opens Sky Academy Careers Lab
The Prince of Wales formally opened the digitally-focused Sky Academy Careers Lab yesterday, which will offer a full-day experience to around 100 older teenagers each week.
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CommentDuty of care reaches new levels
Testimony’s C4 paedophile doc was impressive and intelligent
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CommentDiversity: time for the final push
Equalities Act is a stumbling block, but industry must battle on
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NewsPeter Salmon: give Salford a BBC3 role
Peter Salmon has hailed BBC North’s “fantastic” digital credentials and believes it can play a key part in the creation of a new BBC3 – although doubts remain about whether the channel will ever move to Salford.
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CommentLeaders of the pack in demand
Tough criteria will make filling BBC vacancies a challenge, says Chris Curtis
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CommentC4 prepares for political battle
Broadcaster deserves support but must set out its rights position, says Chris Curtis
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NewsSBTV sets out TV strategy
PPF: SBTV founder Jamal Edwards is keen to transfer his brand of online content to TV - both through VoD services and linear programming.
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CommentBBC must maintain transparency
Process of creating a commercial BBC Productions should be public
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CommentTrio talk sense on TV’s direction
Cowell, Perry and Bragg remind us of connecting with audiences
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The Broadcast InterviewGrayson Perry: Who Are You?
Ahead of the launch of his latest Channel 4 series, the Turner Prize-winning artist reveals how he makes TV docs and the Swan Films co-founders discuss their wider ambitions.
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NewsRichard McKerrow: give ideas a chance
Love Productions co-founder Richard McKerrow believes the industry must give good ideas more time to grow after the slowburn success of The Great British Bake Off culminated in 13 million viewers for last week’s final.
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CommentConsolidation on the Croisette
Mipcom witnesses high-end drama on screen and in the boardroom
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NewsEmotional Simon Cowell collects Personality of the Year award
Mipcom: A tearful Simon Cowell received tributes from David Cameron and Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday night as he collected Mipcom’s Personality of the Year award.
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NewsSimon Cowell reveals digital and scripted plans
Mipcom: Simon Cowell plans to launch Syco Entertainment’s next show on a digital platform rather than with a traditional broadcaster and is developing a High School Musical-style scripted project.
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CommentFingers crossed for tax breaks
Live-action incentive will encourage more quality in kids’ sector, says Chris Curtis
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NewsTinopolis kick-starts sale plan
A prospectus has been issued that will kick-start the sale of Tinopolis Group, initiating the next major deal in a frenzied period of production sector consolidation.
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CommentAll change as big players merge
Viacom is already making its mark as Shine/Endemol deal nears
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CommentTraits a super-indie boss needs
All3Media requires a strategic thinker, not necessarily a ‘creative’