At its annual showcase event, BBC Studios and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading media and entertainment company, announced a new scripted format agreement that will see gripping psychological drama Doctor Foster remade for the Japanese audience. The Japanese adaptation will broadcast from 7 April on NTV. Originally written by Mike Bartlett and produced by Drama Republic, the BAFTA award-winning series centres around a trusted doctor whose life implodes when she suspects her husband of having an … [Read more...] about BBC Studios licenses Doctor Foster format to Nippon TV in Japan
FOR-A further strengthens its presence in the Middle East
FOR-A, a cutting-edge video broadcast technology company backed by more than 50 years' experience, has underlined its long-term commitment to the Middle East and Africa region with the important appointment of Roger Francis as pre-sales support engineer, based in its Dubai office.With a strong career in broadcast engineering, Francis has worked with leading production companies and TV stations in the region like MTV Lebanon, 7Productions, Media Mania and Cubic Media, where he was responsible for … [Read more...] about FOR-A further strengthens its presence in the Middle East
Fremantle unveils brand new entertainment formats for London Screenings
Fremantle unveiled an impressive line-up of original feel-good entertainment programming coming to this year’s London Screenings, including: The Second Chance Ex-periment, The Big Celebrity Detox, The Beatbox and DNA Singers. Fremantle’s catalogue of entertainment shows is one of the largest in the world and these latest additions will join global hit franchises including Got Talent, Idol, The X Factor, Farmer Wants a Wife, The Price is Right and Family Feud. In The … [Read more...] about Fremantle unveils brand new entertainment formats for London Screenings
All3Media International takes 72 Films’ The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor to multiple territories in first round of pre-sales
All3Media International has signed a first round of pre-sales for premium landmark series The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor, from acclaimed independent producer 72 Films for ITVX in the UK. Presenting a brand-new forensic exploration of the world’s most famous family,The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor is set to launch on ITVX this year. Following its UK debut, the 5 x 1 hour documentary will now air on TF1 via a pan-territory deal covering … [Read more...] about All3Media International takes 72 Films’ The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor to multiple territories in first round of pre-sales
BBC Studios and Disney+ Hotstar to adapt the popular British modern comedy Dead Pixels
Disney+ Hotstar and BBC Studios today announced their upcoming modern comedy ‘Dead Pixels’, the Telugu adaptation of the popular British series under the same title. The six-part series will be produced by BBC Studios India and Tamada Media Ltd, with animation by Keyframe Studios, directed by Aditya Mandala, written by Akshay Poolla and features an exciting star cast headlined by popular actors Niharika Konidela, Harsha Chemudu, Sai Ronak, Akshay Lagusani and Bhavana Sagi. Dead Pixels follows … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Disney+ Hotstar to adapt the popular British modern comedy Dead Pixels
Series Mania announces guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues
Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director, announces today the prestigious line-up of guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues set for March 23. This one-day summit brings together European lawmakers and international TV industry leaders to encourage joint reflection on the challenges facing the industry and to promote international cooperation. The event is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues