Brighton, UK – The BBC Showcase 2008 event taking place at the Brighton Centre in the UK from February 24 - 27, 2008, saw British period dramas snapped up. The new adaptation of Oliver Twist was sold to seven broadcasters from markets including India, United Arab Emirates and Canada. Writer Andrew Davies’ 2007 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility was also picked up by 11 international broadcasters from countries including Japan and Sweden, along with Miss Austen Regrets which was sold … [Read more...] about Period dramas a hit at BBC Showcase 2008
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BBC Worldwide deals for Japan
Brighton, UK – Japan’s biggest broadcaster NHK has picked up four BBC Worldwide titles: Hustle, Hotel Babylon, State Within and State of Play. BBC Worldwide Japan Limited’s manager programme sales Miyuki Kinoshita told Television Asia Plus of the deals, admitting that the opportunity for sales of non-factual genres to NHK arose from the WGA Writers’ Strike – which has since been resolved. And as part of British Year in Japan, LaLa TV picked up a range of BBC dramas … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals for Japan
MIPTV unveils ‘Green’ speakers
Paris – MIPTV featuring MILIA, to be held in Cannes from April 7-11, 2008 will focus on ‘green’ issues with David de Rothschild, Kevin Wall and Yann Arthus-Bertrand featuring in debates and events focusing on the role of media in the fight against global warming. David de Rothschild, British adventurer, environmentalist and author will be presenting on Nick’s Big Green Thing, his collaborative multimedia effort with kids’ channel Nickelodeon UK. The project is a … [Read more...] about MIPTV unveils ‘Green’ speakers
MediaCorp enters Vietnam with International Media Corporation stake
Singapore – MediaCorp, along with Vietnamese media advertising firm FS Communications, listed confectionery company Kinh Do Corporation, and a group of Vietnamese businessmen, have invested in the newly formed International Media Corporation (IMC). Aiming to tap into the fast-growing Vietnamese media market and economy, MediaCorp took a 20% stake in the new venture which develops and produces entertainment and economic news content, and provides channel management services. As its first … [Read more...] about MediaCorp enters Vietnam with International Media Corporation stake
MediaCorp enters Vietnam with International Media Corporation stake
Singapore – MediaCorp, along with Vietnamese media advertising firm FS Communications, listed confectionery company Kinh Do Corporation, and a group of Vietnamese businessmen, have invested in the newly formed International Media Corporation (IMC). Aiming to tap into the fast-growing Vietnamese media market and economy, MediaCorp took a 20% stake in the new venture which develops and produces entertainment and economic news content, as well as provides channel management services. As its … [Read more...] about MediaCorp enters Vietnam with International Media Corporation stake
Diverse names Hannah Wesson development executive
London – Diverse, part of the Zodiak group of companies, has appointed Hannah Wesson as development executive. She joins new hires Mark Roberts from Channel 4 and Ed Crick from TLC in the company’s expansion. Wesson joins from Silver River where she completed work on the Natural Born Sellers for ITV1. Her credits include Baby Borrowers, Filthy Rich and Homeless and Channel 4 documentary Can’t Stop Eating, BBC’s Dog Borstal as well as The Week the Women Went format. … [Read more...] about Diverse names Hannah Wesson development executive
