All Nutopia articles – Page 10
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CommentPrivate broadcasters with benefits
Regulators must recognise that we are entering an era of mixed funding, says Dee Forbes.
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NewsRamsay to cook Christmas dinner live for C4
Gordon Ramsay will cook a turkey dinner live for Channel 4 on Christmas Day - while Alan Carr will take viewers into the New Year.
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The Broadcast InterviewBellamy’s mission of Discovery
Julian Bellamy unveils his vision for global content for Discovery Networks International – and where UK producers fit in.
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CommentInvesting in indies’ success is BBCW’s business
Our start-up deals catch the headlines, but we do a lot more besides, says Helen Jackson.
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NewsGreenlight round-up: ITV stocks up new commissions
ITV has had a busy week commissioning a raft of new programmes including a ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark-style’ game show.
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NewsNutopia series is Bellamy’s Discovery prototype
Julian Bellamy is launching Discovery Networks International’s “globalised TV” strategy with its biggest commission to date – a five-hour, multi-million pound series on the world’s greatest inventions.
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NewsStudio Lambert to remake Spun Gold formats in US
Studio Lambert has struck a deal with indie Spun Gold to adapt its formats for broadcasters in the US.
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CommentHow a hybrid format can bring current affairs to life
The docu-drama is often controversial, but it’s great for engaging viewers, says Phil Craig.
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NewsNutopia’s Bin Laden film goes global
A new documentary about the plan to hunt down Osama Bin Laden, which includes an interview with US President Barack Obama, has been picked up by broadcasters around the world.
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NewsGreenlight round-up: C4 commemorates 9/11
C4 ordered a raft of new programmes to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11 - just part of this week’s round-up of new additions to Broadcast Greenlight.
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NewsC4’s 9/11 slate probes Ground Zero mosque
The controversy surrounding plans to build a mosque at Ground Zero will form part of six hours of Channel 4 programming to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
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NewsFinal three in race to lead BBC Vision
The BBC is poised to announce its new director of Vision, with three remaining candidates still fighting it out for the top job.
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CommentMipTV: what a difference a year makes
The mood at MipTV 2011 may not have been quite as sparkling as the champagne, but still fizzed with more energy than its immediate two predecessors, weighed down as they were by the travails of the financial sector, writes Colin Howes.
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NewsStudio Lambert to create co-pro network after Nutopia deal
Studio Lambert plans to establish a network of UK indies to be its US co-production partners after striking a deal with Nutopia.
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CommentBenidorm / The Nativity / The House That Made Me
Cicada Bellwether’s Christian Holland and CTVC’s Peter Weil on Brits abroad, Bethlehem and Boy George.
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NewsMichael Jackson joins the race for BBC Vision job
Michael Jackson, the former chief executive of Channel 4, is believed to be the leading external candidate for the top job at BBC Vision.
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NewsEntwistle named interim BBC Vision boss
BBC Knowledge controller George Entwistle is to be interim director of Vision next year when Jana Bennett leaves for her new role at BBC Worldwide.
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NewsActing director to lead Vision as BBC seeks Bennett successor
The BBC will not begin recruiting for Jana Bennett’s replacement until January - meaning it could be the summer before a new director of Vision is in place.
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NewsNutopia takes celebs back to their youth for C4
Nutopia, the indie run by Jane Root and Laura Franses, is to take the likes of Boy George and Michael Barrymore back to their teenage homes for Channel 4.
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NewsIndustry mentors set indies on path to faster growth
Indies including Outline Productions and Nutopia are targeting faster growth with the support of a Nesta-backed industry mentoring scheme.