Audiences across Japan can now watch the BBC News channel on U-NEXT, the first and only international news brand offered to U-NEXT customers. The channel will be available 24hrs a day in both English and Japanese (via simultaneous translation). BBC News provides accurate, impartial and independent journalism to 414m people globally each week and is the world’s most trusted international news broadcaster. In Japan, the BBC News channel was recently listed in the top 15 news providers with the … [Read more...] about BBC News channel launches on U-NEXT in Japan
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WildBrain’s Inspector Gadget makes its CCTV 6 debut in China
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is bringing fan-favourite Inspector Gadget to Chinese audiences with China’s national broadcaster, CCTV 6. Additionally, WildBrain is growing the presence of the beloved bionic detective globally through a wave of new sales in other territories. Wholly owned by WildBrain, the Inspector Gadget IP is one of the most enduring and recognizable entertainment brands, loved by kids and families around the world. CCTV 6 has acquired season … [Read more...] about WildBrain’s Inspector Gadget makes its CCTV 6 debut in China
A Code Red Wakeup: Adventure documentary, The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme, launches with revolutionary global streaming experience
From the Director of “A Plastic Ocean,” Craig Leeson’s new cinematic epic “The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme” is now available globally. It has been released through a revolutionary new streaming experience that promises to be a game-changer for independent content producers and audiences. “The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme” is an adventure film, shot over seven years in 13 countries, that captures the fragility of the natural world, the impact humans have on our life-support … [Read more...] about A Code Red Wakeup: Adventure documentary, The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme, launches with revolutionary global streaming experience
JioCinema Premium’s detective drama series, Shekhar Home, starring Kay Kay Menon, to premiere on August 14
JioCinema Premium is all set to launch the detective drama series, Shekhar Home, on 14th August, starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead. The recently launched trailer gives a riveting glimpse into the world of Shekhar, who unravels the web of crime and mystery with his unmatched detective brilliance. Also featuring a talented ensemble cast of Ranvir Shorey, Rasika Dugal and Kirti Kulhari in key roles, Shekhar Home is an original work of fiction, inspired by literary works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle … [Read more...] about JioCinema Premium’s detective drama series, Shekhar Home, starring Kay Kay Menon, to premiere on August 14
Talpa Studios’ Surprize Fund sold to Spain’s Mediaset
Talpa Studios has announced that its feel-good quiz Surprize Fund has been sold to Mediaset in Spain. The show will be locally titled Todos por ti and will run six episodes. The engaging and heartfelt show, which previously aired in the Netherlands, will be produced by Topanga for the Spanish market. In the show, the main contestant is lured to the studio under false pretenses. Once they arrive, they are surprised by 15 family members and friends who are all there to help them win a … [Read more...] about Talpa Studios’ Surprize Fund sold to Spain’s Mediaset
Lingo Pictures secures rights to Rick Morton’s Robodebt Book
LINGO PICTURES has announced that it has secured the rights to adapt award winning journalist Rick Morton’s book Mean Streak for the screen. The mini-series Robodebt is being developed for ABC iview and ABC TVand tells the emotionally compelling story of one of the most egregious, large-scale failures in Australian government history. The Robodebt scandal resulted in Australia’s largest class action; it cost the Government $1.8 billion dollars; and it involved compensation being paid to more … [Read more...] about Lingo Pictures secures rights to Rick Morton’s Robodebt Book