Interviews

This interview originally appeared in the MIPTV 2012 issue of TV Europe.   Back in 2000, two television companies, ProSieben Media and Sat.1, merged to form the largest broadcasting group in Germany, ProSiebenSat.1 Media. Since then, the company has expanded beyond Germany’s borders and diversified its business. Today, ProSiebenSat.1 Media …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPTV 2012 issue of TV Europe.   Kanal D is the undisputed market leader in Turkey, with broadcast, production and international-distribution businesses. In 2010, it was the most-watched network for 308 days out of 365 and in 2011 it maintained that trend. As part …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2012 issue of TV Europe.   Those familiar with some of the best-known, critically acclaimed British drama exports of the last three decades will recognize the name Andrew Davies. The screenwriter’s long list of credits includes House of Cards, Pride and Prejudice, Vanity …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2012 issue of TV Europe.   Cecile Frot-Coutaz, FremantleMedia’s recently appointed CEO, is best known for heading up the company’s North American operations, where she shepherded the huge hits American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The X Factor. She has been with the …

  This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2012 issue of World Screen.   The Office is one of the most successful British comedies of all time. Created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the series was shot as a mock documentary following the daily lives of …

While ZDF celebrates 50 years, there is another birthday this year in the German public broadcaster’s family: its commercial arm, ZDF Enterprises, marks its 20th year in the international distribution and co-production business. President and CEO Alexander Coridass talks about the company’s many accomplishments, which are all focused on one …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPTV 2013 issue of TV Europe.   Elisabeth Murdoch set up Shine TV in 2001 as an independent production company specializing in quality programming that would stand out and capture critical acclaim. Over the years, she acquired a number of highly creative and entrepreneurial …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPTV 2013 issue of TV Europe.   While ZDF celebrates 50 years, there is another birthday this year in the German public broadcaster’s family: its commercial arm, ZDF Enterprises, marks its 20th year in the international distribution and co-production business. President and CEO Alexander …

 This interview originally appeared in the MIPTV 2013 issue of TV Europe.   ZDF, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. For five decades, the German public broadcaster has built its reputation and viewership on quality news and current affairs, including the newscast of record, heute; popular entertainment …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2013 issue of TV Europe. RTL II aptly sums up its programming offering with the tagline, “It’s fun”. For 20 years the German station has been catering to the needs of young viewers, providing them with creative, new and unexpected shows and formats. …