All Hat Trick Productions articles – Page 10
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NewsSky confirms return of The Kumars
Sky1 has confirmed it is to bring back Hat Trick Production’s chatshow The Kumars seven years after it was dropped from BBC1 - and has signed Martin Freeman to appear in a forthcoming Little Crackers episode.
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NewsPlum preps Man on Couch live stream stunt
Hat Trick’s YouTube comedy channel Bad Teeth is partnering with Plum Pictures to produce a live stream of a man forced to live in an empty room for at least seven days, with just a laptop.
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The Broadcast InterviewJimmy Mulville, Hat Trick Productions
Hat Trick’s co-founder talks to Lisa Campbell about Thatcher’s TV legacy, how he’d revolutionise the BBC - and the benefits of a good cup of coffee.
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NewsYoung returns to Hat Trick
Hat Trick Productions has struck a talent deal with format creator David Young as it looks to add pure entertainment programming to its slate.
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NewsBBC Trust clears HIGNFY over Elephant Man joke
A complaint about a joke involving the Elephant Man, made during BBC1 comedy panel show Have I Got News For You, has been dismissed by the BBC Trust.
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NewsStars come out for Hat Trick YouTube channel
Appearances from high-profile talent including Daniel Radcliffe, Damian Lewis and online star Cassetteboy have helped Hat Trick Productions launch its YouTube Original comedy channel.
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NewsZodiak trials audio watermarking toys
Zodiak Active is supporting an audio watermarking pilot which will see Mister Maker toys react to events which take place on screen.
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NewsSky gives up Spy
Sky 1 has cancelled Hat Trick Productions’ espionage-themed comedy Spy after its second season.
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NewsGold orders first original sitcom
UKTV is moving into original scripted comedy for the first time after Gold ordered Us and Them from Hat Trick Productions.
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NewsHat Trick's Spy set for US remake
US network ABC has ordered a remake of Hat Trick Productions’ comedy Spy.
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NewsTwofour Rights hires Hat Trick exec
Twofour Rights, the nascent distribution arm of the UK indie, has poached former Hat Trick International exec Eniela Bella ahead of a big sales push at Natpe.
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NewsBBC hires Shine’s Wilde to bolster entertainment
Shine TV executive producer Leon Wilde has been hired as the editor of format entertainment for BBC Productions.
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NewsMr Whicher to further probe suspicions on ITV
ITV has confirmed a second drama based on the real-life Victorian detective Inspector Jonathan ‘Jack’ Whicher.
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NewsSky 1 to take drama to a new level in 2013
Sky 1 is to take its drama ambitions to the next level by commissioning two 13 x 60-minute series for 2013.
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NewsHIGNFY set for US remake
Hat Trick Productions is hoping to get “third time lucky” in its attempt to get its BBC comedy series Have I Got News For You broadcast in the US.
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NewsBase79: YouTube success takes a fresh approach
Online video network Base79 has warned that content providers creating original content for YouTube for the first time must not approach the platform in a traditional way if they are to create sustainable channels.
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NewsTop indies join forces on training initiative to boost diversity
Leading indies including Shine Group, All3Media and Endemol have clubbed together for the first time on an initiative to promote diversity in the indie sector.
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NewsYouTube reveals 60 channel partners
Mipcom: YouTube has revealed a raft of UK indies which have been selected to produce over 60 channels for the Google-owned site.
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NewsEpisodes to return for third series
Matt LeBlanc’s Episodes has been recommissioned for a third run on Showtime and the BBC.
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NewsYouTube chooses content partners
Maverick Television, Fresh One Productions and Hat Trick Productions are understood to be among the indies selected to create the first batch of YouTube Original Channels in the UK.