Brotherly concerns
Article Abstract:
Endemol's Gem Artist Management is taking a risk by signing the contestants of the UK's Big Brother as its first clients.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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Staying ahead
Article Abstract:
The collapse of Cafe Productions and Jane Balfour Films in 2000 has underscored the need for medium-sized independents to diversify into the entertainment and drama genres in order to survive in the international market.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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Doing it for themselves: The past year has seen a surge in the number of celebrities and agents dipping their toes into television production by forming their own indies
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Independent television production companies are being formed en masse by talent agencies and their clients in order to bring talent directly to the screen. The article gives examples of artists going independent.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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