The BBC has confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Caroline Thomson will be leaving the broadcaster at the end of September. The move follows Director-General George Entwistle’s announcement that he is closing the post of Chief Operating Officer as part of the restructuring of his senior team. In her current role, Thomson has successfully delivered BBC’s major infrastructure projects: digital switch-over, the move of more than 3,000 staff to Salford, and the development of the … [Read more...] about COO Caroline Thomson to leave BBC
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NBC enters co-production remake of Dracula
Universal City, California, and London – NBC and Sky Living HD have announced the co-production of Dracula, a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors, Elvis) in the title role. Dracula is from the producers behind the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning series Downton Abbey. Carnival Films & Television, along with Flame Ventures and Playground, will begin production later this year. The … [Read more...] about NBC enters co-production remake of Dracula
CSI cements dominance with Monte Carlo TV Festival win
Monte Carlo – CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has been awarded with the International Television Audience Award for a Drama TV Series at the 52nd Monte Carlo Television Festival, reaffirming its position as the most watched show in the world. This is the fifth time that CSI has received the award in seven years. The International Audience Awards, jointly presented by the Monte Carlo Television Festival and Eurodata TV Worldwide, reward programmes that delivered the highest ratings worldwide … [Read more...] about CSI cements dominance with Monte Carlo TV Festival win
