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NewsMedia Summit announces final panel sessions
The final sessions have been confirmed for the Media Summit next month, which will include James Purnell’s first major response to the BBC white paper, Creative Skillset’s Seetha Kumar addressing the industry’s skills shortfall, and a virtual reality demonstration from Samsung.
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NewsSky & eOne execs join Media Summit line-up
The latest speakers to join the Media Summit include Sky’s drama chief Anne Mensah and eOne chief executive John Morayniss.
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NewsMedia Summit 2016: programme unveiled
The programme for the Media Summit has been revealed – including sessions dedicated to the future of the BBC, the battle for high-end drama and keynotes from FremantleMedia and Endemol Shine Group chief execs.
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FeaturesThe Hollow Crown
Online, grade and titles for the 3 x 120-minute adaption of Shakespeare’s historical plays.
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NewsMedia Summit: last chance to buy early bird tickets
It’s the last day to book tickets at the early bird rate for this year’s Media Summit.
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NewsHigh-profile execs to appear at Media Summit
Sony Pictures exec Wayne Garvie, The Foundry’s Alex Mahon and Neal Street’s Pippa Harris are among the top-level speakers at this year’s Media Summit.
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NewsTV heavyweights to speak at Media Summit
Television industry heavyweights including James Purnell, Sophie Turner Laing and Delia Bushell will be among the keynote speakers at this year’s Media Summit.
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NewsDrama indies out to conquer US
UK drama producers are looking to tighten their grip on scripted opportunities in the US following an explosion in demand for the genre from cable operators and digital giants.
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NewsC4 and Fremantle explain how to win investment
Showing high energy and not overpromising are critical to selling an indie or securing investment, according to acquisitions bosses at Channel 4 and Fremantle Media.
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NewsWolf Hall leads pack at Bafta Television Craft Awards
BBC drama Wolf Hall has received six nominations at this year’s Bafta Television Craft Awards, which honour the behind-the-scenes talent working in TV.
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FeaturesESG dominates after merger
Turnover dwarfs that of nearest rival as Endemol Shine Group reports combined figures for the first time, but drama acquisitions are boosting All3Media. Neil Midgley reports
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FeaturesSky: original focus
Sky has “blown right through” its commitment to spend £600m a year on British programming, according to managing director of content Gary Davey.
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CommentStability returns to market
After much consolidation the previous year, 2015 was a relatively quiet period for ‘true indies’. But while the economics are improving, long-term sustainability remains a problem for many
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FeaturesDrama indies take centre stage
Insatiable overseas appetite for English-language drama and the consequent flow of international money into UK production were the big themes of 2015.
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NewsDrama indie revenues rocket
The revenues of the UK’s top five drama indies rocketed by a third last year, boosted by global appetite for English-language drama and the flow of inter national money into production.
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NewsDCMS eyes radical plans to devolve BBC commissioning power
The government is exploring proposals to hand BBC funding and commissioning power to other organisations to boost public service genres such as arts and children’s.
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RatingsCall The Midwife treats 8m
SUNDAY: Call the Midwife and War and Peace lost ground but continued to dominate the evening for BBC1.
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NewsAll3Media acquires New Pictures in £40m deal
All3Media has acquired Indian Summers producer New Pictures in a deal believed to be worth around £40m.
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NewsThe global trends for 2016
Broadcast international editor Peter White makes his predictions for the year ahead
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Features2015 Review: deals round-up
Following a record-breaking 2014, this year was dominated by ITV and All3Media’s further landgrabs. All eyes are now on 2016 for real structural change, reports Neil Midgley