Michael Grade


Peter Gerwe buys Pinewood out of drama JV

Peter Gerwe’s StoryFirst has bought Pinewood-Shepperton Studios’ 50% stake in the drama joint venture the two companies operate. The deal means StoryFirst will own 100% of Pinewood Television, which was founded in February 2016. The company is to be renamed on October 31, though the existing management team will remain in place. Helen Gregory and […]

Adam Crozier leaving ITV

ITV boss Adam Crozier is leaving after seven years, with Sir Peter Bazalgette, the UK broadcaster’s chairman, becoming interim executive chairman and finance chief Ian Griffiths becoming COO and finance director until a replacement is found. The ITV boss leaves at end-June. Bazalgette said this morning: “Adam has been talking to me and the board […]

C4 plans to take Walter Presents global

Channel 4 is moving forward with plans to launch its new on-demand service for foreign-language drama, Walter Presents, outside of the UK. Speaking at Enders Analysis’ Media & Telecoms conference in London this week, Channel 4 CEO David Abraham said the broadcaster is “now in talks with potential international partners” about a wider rollout of the […]

Investor boards Michael Grade-backed indie

A venture capital group has acquired a 20% stake in UK production studio Infinity Creative Media, which Michael Grade (pictured) chairs, for £2.6 million (US$4.1 million). Gate Ventures’ investment in Infinity values the company at £13 million, and comes as the firm looks to international and Chinese markets. Dr Johnny Hon becomes a company director […]

Michael Grade identifies Stars of the Musical Theatre

UK channel BBC Four has commissioned Glasgow-based Finestripe Productions to create Michael Grade’s Stars of the Musical Theatre. The 1x60mins doc will see Grade, the former BBC, Channel 4 and ITV boss, exploring whether the songs of musical theatre create its stars or vice versa. he will interview stars including Michael Ball, Elaine Paige, Dominic […]