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Interviews

Michael Poryes

February 7, 2011

  This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2010 issue of TV Kids.   As co-creator and executive producer of the hit shows Hannah Montana and That’s So Raven, Michael Poryes definitely knows how to relate to the tween audience …

Kim Williams

January 31, 2011

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2010 issue of World Screen.   Since its launch in 1995, the Australian pay-TV platform FOXTEL has remained firmly committed to providing its subscribers choice and constant innovation. As a result, it has …

Avi Armoza

January 24, 2011

In just six years, Armoza Formats, an independent boutique company, has become an important player in the formats business, making deals with such major television outlets as the BBC, RTL in Germany and HBO. Avi Armoza, the company’s CEO and …

Finn Arnesen

January 14, 2011

The Hub, a joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, launched in place of Discovery Kids last October in the U.S. with the aim of providing children and families with a new and different destination for quality entertainment. With a …

Michelle and Robert King

January 10, 2011

When Michelle and Robert King came up with the idea of a wife whose husband is an elected official convicted in a sex and corruption scandal, they crafted an intelligent show that offers a realistic portrayal of women, men and …

Simon Cowell

January 3, 2011

This article originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2010 issue of World Screen.  Simon Cowell has become a household name because of his honest and often bruising remarks on the talent-competition shows American Idol and The X Factor. What is less …

Top Video Interviews of 2010

January 3, 2011

With our extensive slate of interviews this year, World Screen Weekly touched on every area of the media business, from the stars in front of the camera to the creatives behind the scenes to the executives in charge of exploiting …

Jon Feltheimer

January 3, 2011

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2010 issue of World Screen.   Lionsgate is the leading independent studio in Hollywood. Co-chairman and CEO Jon Feltheimer has successfully bet on a number of factors that have led to the company’s …

Stefan Piëch

December 20, 2010

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2010 issue of TV Kids.   The German company Your Family Entertainment (YFE) focuses on high-quality programming for children and families. It also puts a premium on the creative force that can be …

Mark Burnett

November 29, 2010

  This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2010 issue of World Screen.   Since ancient Greece, audiences have been enthralled by competitions. Mark Burnett has taken that love for a good challenge to new levels, creating shows that feature …