Situation critical

Article Abstract:

A report is presented on how critics' reviews can make or break television programmes, and how programme-makers heed the opinions of critics. The influence of reviews in the commissioning editor's office and in the multichannel world is discussed. Information is given on how The Guardian critic Jim Shelley, Evening Standard critic Victor Lewis-Smith and Daily Mirror's reviews impacted TV programme ratings.

Influence, Television audience ratings, Television criticism

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Indies reach city limits

Article Abstract:

Television analysts expect the recent increase in activity of independent television production companies that has reached the city to wane as the market for television programs is saturated. According to these analysts, the future prospects for the sector will improve only by consolidations.

Market information - general, Supply and demand, Television programs, Independent filmmakers

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Laughter tracks

Article Abstract:

The effects of advanced Internet television comedies on tradition television comedy markets are discussed.

Television comedies, Comedy programs, Internet television

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