Nick Edwards investigates what it takes to adapt an audio production for the screen but finds their immense popularity does not necessarily guarantee a development shortcut. Ever since journalist Sarah Koenig’s Serial demonstrated how the ultra-slow burn, episodic structure of podcasting was perfect for exploring subjects and telling stories in a cinematic and immersive manner, […]
Fremantle-backed podcast-skewing prodco Storyglass has appointed Audible’s Steve Carsey as its MD. Former ITN Productions and Initial exec Carsey will lead the business in its development, production and distribution of podcasts for a global audience, reporting into Storyglass chairman Bob McCourt. Storyglass was initially launched in 2018 as a scripted-focused division of Fremantle’s global drama […]
European content giant Bertelsmann is combining expertise from its UK businesses – including TV producer Fremantle and publishing giant Penguin Random House UK – as part of an expanded push into podcasting. Storyglass, which was launched in 2018 as a scripted-focused division of Fremantle’s global drama department, will now produce projects across all genres, including […]
