All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 7
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NewsC4 sale slips off political agenda
Industry execs and political figures claim government has gone cold on privatisation
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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
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NewsMahon doubles down on evidence in latest privatisation twist
C4 chief executive notes that the legislative agenda has changed
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NewsDrive to Survive indie snaps up Monkey head
Sam Lawrence joins Box to Box Films after five years at Made in Chelsea label
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NewsRaw / Studio Lambert format and Tyson Fury doc set for Netflix
Sam Crack appointed as entertainment team expands
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CommentBreakout British hits can help Netflix navigate its wobble
Dip in subscribers increases the stakes in the streaming wars
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The Broadcast InterviewNetflix UK: the inside story
Anne Mensah, Anna Ferguson and Mona Qureshi on how the US SVoD giant allows them to experiment and push the boundaries
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The Broadcast InterviewRamping up mass entertainment
Daisy Lilley and Ben Kelly seeking populist fare
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NewsC4 and Love scrap Kids In the Wild in pre-production
Ambitious Contestable Pot commission shelved four months after being announced
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NewsWebb-Lamb reunites with C4 alumni to launch indie
Mothership targets unscripted projects of scale
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CommentHeatwave offers chance to seize climate change challenge
From reducing carbon emissions to influencing behaviour through storytelling, the industry has a chance to make a difference
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NewsLords report urges BBC to embrace funding debate or risk ‘stagnation & decline’
Calls on government to ensure public are consulted over major changes
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NewsRevealed: Penny Mordaunt’s previous praise for C4
Tory frontrunner has been effusive about broadcaster’s role covering disability
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CommentGreat shows give succour, even as overnights tumble
Judging performance has never been trickier – but quality will always cut through, says Chris Curtis
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The Broadcast InterviewKevin Lygo: How ITVX will open the doors to fresh ideas
Managing director of media & entertainment on how the launch of the platform and a £160m budget boost will transform ITV’s content strategy
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NewsITV closing in on ‘back to basics’ Big Brother
Broadcaster eyes character-led resurrection of reality juggernaut
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NewsQuestions raised over BBC unscripted restructure
Broadcast explores the unusual circumstances surrounding Kate Phillips’ appointment
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CommentPlaying it safe with familiar content is a risky tactic
Broadcasters are holding their own against the streamers, but too many reboots could undermine that
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NewsGiles and Jermey unpack ITV current affairs success
Department scored third consecutive Bafta for Fearless: The Women Fighting Putin
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NewsDavid Abraham: C4 sale plan ‘utterly baffling’
Calls for regulators to scrutinise decision amid doubts over number of buyers