Author: Barry Garron
New season of ‘Sanditon’ will tone down the sex, feel ‘more classically Jane Austen’
Criticism that the first season was racier than Austen would have intended "speaks to a difference between the British audience and the ...Security in covering right-wing rallies is a ‘constant issue,’ say ‘Frontline’ producers
“The reporting I have been doing for the last five years involves interviewing people who are armed and oftentimes very not happy ...New PBS initiatives will support filmmakers of color, offer early-career mentoring
“I think the most important aspect of all the conversations, particularly with diverse filmmakers, over this last year has been for us ...Upcoming ‘Nova’ doc builds on a decade of marijuana research
“The Cannabis Question" "is very different than the show that would have been on 10 years ago,” said neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd ...Ken Burns: ‘I do not accept that only people of a particular background can tell ...
Speaking during the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Burns said he supported PBS' new initiatives to increase programming diversity.Kerger on diversity: ‘We don’t always look as carefully in the mirror’
During the annual Television Critics Association summer press tour, the PBS president said she spoke with filmmakers and many others with ties ...‘Roadshow’ goes into celebrities’ homes for episodes produced during pandemic
When "Roadshow" tour events drawing large crowds became a no-go, producers sought out A-listers with interesting collections.‘Atlantic Crossing’ brings subtitled Norwegian drama to ‘Masterpiece’
When the pipeline of British dramas slowed during lockdown, EP Susanne Simpson acquired a World War II drama from Norwegian public broadcaster ...PBS execs upbeat about financial outlook, new arts programs
During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, President Paula Kerger cited gains in stations' membership revenues and the Biden administration's focus ...‘All Creatures’ revival expands women’s roles while staying faithful to original TV show
Debuting in January, the "Masterpiece" revamp of the long-running classic features a more contemporary sensibility.Filmmakers join Kerger at press tour to discuss pandemic’s effect on forthcoming PBS series
At an executive session with the PBS president, Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates Jr. discussed how the pandemic has affected productions ...‘Masterpiece’ tests digital-first release strategy for steamy costume drama
EP Susanne Simpson predicts “Beecham House,” a new TV series by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, will be a "membership magnet" during March pledge. ...PBS extends thematic programming strategy with summer focus on pioneering women
At the Television Critics Association press tour, chief programming executive Perry Simon said the themed shows can help PBS "best stand out ...‘Growing Bolder’ producers tweak self-help genre to promote healthy aging lifestyle in pledge
“Launchpad to What's Next” combines motivational talks with online tools and resources to “convert the inspiration into action,” says founder and host ...Sweep of ‘World on Fire’ encompasses portrayals of ordinary lives
Airing in the spring, the seven-part "Masterpiece" series was inspired by the '70s-era BBC documentary series "The World at War."
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