Cologne - WDR mediagroup (WDRmg) from Cologne has secured the international programme distribution rights for the new live action children’s series WildWoods by Belfast-based studio Sixteen South. The show, targeted at kids aged 4 to 7, will be filmed in summer 2017. It features puppets in beautiful outdoor locations and aims to encourage children to appreciate nature. The show has been acquired by RTÉ for Ireland and by ABC KIDS for Australia. WildWoods is an adventure puppet comedy series … [Read more...] about WDRmg secures rights for WildWoods
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CBeebies debuts in China on iQIYI
BBC Worldwide, on the first day of Showcase 207, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with iQIYI, China’s largest online video platform, to bring almost 300 hours of pre-school content from CBeebies to its viewers. This is the first time that CBeebies programmes will be available in China on a digital platform. iQIYI is the leader in providing online services in China with 20 million paid subscribers (as of June 2016). CBeebies content will be available on both the platform and on … [Read more...] about CBeebies debuts in China on iQIYI
The A Word goes global
Keshet International (KI) announced further sales of its critically acclaimed BBC One drama The A Word. BBC First has acquired the six part drama for Africa and Benelux, as has UKTV New Zealand, Polish public broadcaster TVP, Brazil’s no. 1 multichannel cable and satellite TV service, Globosat and South Korea’s EBS public service channel. Season two of the show, co-produced by Fifty Fathoms and Keshet UK, is soon to go into production. The deals follow the recently closed two season … [Read more...] about The A Word goes global
CBeebies named ‘Channel Of The Year’
Singapore - CBeebies has won big at the 2016 BAFTA Children's Awards, clinching one of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ most coveted prizes for children’s programming which is the’ Channel of the Year’ award. Reclaiming its 2013 crown, the BBC pre-school brand beat out other nominated kids’ channels including Cartoon Network and CBBC, its fellow BBC brand that’s aimed at older children aged six to 12. CBeebies was also further recognised for its pre-school offerings, with … [Read more...] about CBeebies named ‘Channel Of The Year’
Red Sky Productions launches in Glasgow
Jane Rogerson, former Director of Commissioning at UKtv, and Ross Harper, Executive Producer at IWC Media, announced the launch of a new Glasgow based independent production company, Red Sky Productions. Red Sky will deliver first-class factual and factual entertainment programmes to UK network broadcasters and to the international and digital productions market. Rogerson and Harper, who will be Red Sky’s joint Managing Directors, have appointed Sue Oriel, previously CEO of Firecracker Films, to … [Read more...] about Red Sky Productions launches in Glasgow
BAFTA kids’ nominations announced
London – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the nominations for the British Academy Children’s Awards, which honour the very best in children’s media. The ceremony will be held at the Roundhouse, London and will be hosted by British actor, writer and comedian Doc Brown. Leading the way with three nominations, for the second year in a row, is Horrible Histories for its special episode celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The gruesomely entertaining … [Read more...] about BAFTA kids’ nominations announced
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