All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 6
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FeaturesInterview: Studio Lambert discuss the triumphant Traitors and the Squid Game controversy
Chief executive Stephen Lambert and creative director Tim Harcourt discuss scale, ambitions, the secrets behind Traitors and the Squid Game: The Challenge controversy
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CommentTalent crunch poses questions we desperately need to answer
The logjam has finally eased off – so now is the time to get stuck into practical solutions
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NewsNetflix’s Kate Townsend sends unusual group email to rivals and peers
Feature docs boss writes to counterparts at major broadcasters and streamers to suggest pan-industry approach to filmmaking
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CommentTo box set or not? Industry grapples with release dilemma
A more balanced approach appears to be emerging as broadcasters experiment with different strategies
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NewsYoungest Media closes its doors
David Flynn and Lucas Church call time on Moneybags indie after seven years
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CommentC4 saga is far from over as industry rings the changes
U-turn on privatisation comes during a period of flux for broadcasters and indies alike, writes Chris Curtis
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NewsDiederick Santer leaves BritBox International
Chief creative officer resigned over the new year to explore new opportunities
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NewsInterview: Alex Mahon offers reassurance over C4 Studios
Chief exec praises colleagues and promises ‘sympathetic’ approach to in-house production
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NewsAlex Mahon hails DCMS decision and looks to future
Chief exec says public ownership is set ‘for foreseeable future’
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CommentC4 is safe – but now faces in-house dilemma
Broadcaster will now enter a new era, irrespective of avoiding privatisation
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NewsAlex Mahon asks staff to keep quiet over sale U-turn
Chief exec calls for caution until deal is formally announced
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The Broadcast InterviewAndy Harries on Left Bank’s third act
With a raft of commissions for both terrestrial channels and streamers already in the works, the drama indie is well prepared for life after The Crown
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CommentNo one wins if the balance of reboots tips too far out of kilter
It makes sense for broadcasters to play it safe, but reboots are limited and offer no guarantees
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NewsGovernment expected to call for sale of C4’s Horseferry Rd
Future of iconic building in doubt as prospect of privatisation diminishes
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CommentStripped shows and indie deals prove factual firepower
The genre is showing its strength with a raft of indie acquisitions and some bold and punchy scheduling
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NewsEnvironment secretary serenades C4 execs
Thérèse Coffey offers supportive singalong at broadcaster’s 40th birthday bash
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NewsCurve snapped up by Night Train Media
Greatest Auction producer seals deal on back of bumper year
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CommentBBC and C4 must fight for their future amid political turmoil
A grown-up debate is required – but will the circumstances allow for a nuanced and intelligent exchange?