Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed its latest deal with China’s Pumpkin Films, as the streaming platform secures rights to 30+ hours of premium drama. The acquisition includes Story Films’ ratings-winning Captivated, a gripping thriller about a young mother and her son on the run from a wealthy businessman. Starring Kara Tointon and Allen Leech, this 4 x 1 hour drama recently made its debut in the UK – airing under the title Too Good to be True – and is currently … [Read more...] about All3Media International sends 30+ hours of premium drama to China in latest deal with Pumpkin Films
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The Traitors travels to 3 new territories in CEE
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has named Croatia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as the latest faithful partners to bring the global format phenomenon to CEE. In Czech Republic, Prima Group has commissioned a first season for the region, which has also been licensed in Slovakia for TV JOJ. In Croatia, RTL Hrvatska has commissioned a first series and an additional territory in the region is soon to be announced. These follow the recent launches of the format in … [Read more...] about The Traitors travels to 3 new territories in CEE
ITV commissions high octane espionage thriller Secret Service
ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill has commissioned thrilling espionage drama, Secret Service, from the pen of ITV News anchor, Tom Bradby. Adapted from Tom’s tense, topical novel of the same title, Secret Service, is a suspenseful, fresh-from-the-headlines story deeply rooted in today’s political landscape. Tom has collaborated with fellow screenwriter, Jemma Kennedy, (Captain Webb) to write the series which will premiere on ITV1 and be available for streaming on ITVX. Secret Service delves … [Read more...] about ITV commissions high octane espionage thriller Secret Service
ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
The heart-breaking, real-life story of a mother’s love, courage and determination to change the Double Jeopardy Law, and see her daughter’s murderer brought to justice, is to be dramatised by ITV starring Sheridan Smith as the woman who took on the Criminal Justice System. Written by screenwriter Jamie Crichton (All Creatures Great and Small, The Last Kingdom, Grantchester) the series recounts how tenacious mother of three, Ann Ming, battled for 15 years so that her daughter’s murderer could … [Read more...] about ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
Channel 4 reveal a first look trailer for Spacey Unmasked
Spacey Unmasked is a forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world. Featuring never-seen-before interviews and archive, the series examines his life from childhood to early success on Broadway and subsequent meteoric rise to stardom. Kevin Spacey’s spectacular fall from grace came amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. In 2023 Spacey was acquitted of sexual offences against four men in a UK trial. This two-part series will … [Read more...] about Channel 4 reveal a first look trailer for Spacey Unmasked
UKTV has announced the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown, for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi.
UKTV today announces the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown (6x1 hour), for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi. The six-part series is a co-commission with Welsh language free-to-air channel S4C and All3Media International. The series is produced by Severn Screen and has begun filming, shooting back-to-back in both English and Welsh language. Mudtown centres around life at Newport’s Magistrates Court. This gripping new drama is written by exciting new writing duo Hannah … [Read more...] about UKTV has announced the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown, for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi.
