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CommentCould the credit crunch be good business for TV?
Could it be that the global credit crunch and the unprecedented meltdown in financial markets carries the hint of a silver lining?
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CommentHot Topic: Why the downturn is not all bad
British distributors should take full advantage of the slowing economy, says Steve Macallister.
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CommentBlog: O Canada!
Pioneer Productions' head of development Jeremy Dear runs through the basics of co-production in Canada.
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CommentHot Topic: TV and the developing world
Andy Glynne tells TV execs to wise up to the developing world.
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CommentBlog: Can ITV beat the ratings?
Will Hurrell travelled to Germany to watch the filming of new ITV1 gameshow Beat the Star.
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CommentIndies must look beyond the UK for growth
There were plenty of reasons for indie producers to be feeling good about themselves as Pact unveiled its latest census last week, but there are challenges facing the sector as it looks to continue its growth streak, writes Dominic Schreiber.
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CommentHot Topic: International distribution
We must think big if UK drama is to go global, says Noel Hedges.
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CommentBBCW's digital strategy takes shape
With BBC shows now available to download via iTunes and plans for the international roll-out of the iPlayer taking shape, BBC Worldwide is taking bold steps to re-invent its business models for the digital age, writes Dominic Schreiber.
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CommentNatpe delegates look to life after writers' strike
While Hollywood's striking writers were edging closer to a deal last week, delegates at the annual Natpe convention in Las Vegas were turning their minds to the long-term impact of the costly dispute, says Dominic Schreiber.
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CommentHot topic: US writers' strike
Strike-hit buyers will want non-fiction at Natpe, says Mark Itkin.
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CommentWrite-hand turn
After the fuss over my writers’ strike column, even I don’t agree with myself.
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CommentMeasuring the impact of the C4I sale
The long running saga of the C4I sale might finally be over but rival distributors are still scratching their heads over the deal.
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CommentThis kangaroo has legs
The ‘historic’ joint online TV initiative could safeguard broadcasters’ future
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CommentA business model for striking writers
Disgruntled US writers might take encouragement from a spate of new media deals, argues Dominic Schreiber.
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CommentFrom Wall Street to Wood Lane
Hiring a former investment banker as its new chief financial officer is unlikely to calm fears about BBC Worldwide’s growing commercial ambitions.
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CommentLast in, first out
Dominic Schreiber looks at why UK scripted formats have become the first casualties of the US television season.
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CommentUS joins the reality TV witch hunt
After a summer of scandals and bad press it seems that the crisis over trust in television is spreading to the US.
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CommentPutting drama back on screen
As Queensgate unfolded at home, it made a nice change to see drama of the scripted kind in the Mipcom spotlight.
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CommentHow to crack America (without getting on a plane)
With Mipcom imminent, US broadcast networks will be back in the UK in a few weeks time on the look out for the next Dancing with the Starsor American Idol.