The BBC has announced new drama The Cage, written and created by BAFTA nominated Tony Schumacher (The Responder) and starring BAFTA award-winner Sheridan Smith (Cilla, The C Word, Mrs Biggs) and Michael Socha (The Gallows Pole, Showtrial). Produced by Element Pictures, a Fremantle Company (Poor Things, Normal People), for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, The Cage is a high-stakes, high energy crime story set within the world of a Liverpool Casino with two unforgettable characters at its heart. When … [Read more...] about The BBC announces new drama The Cage starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha
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All3Media International strikes multiple deals for New Pictures’ thriller Protection
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed deals in multiple territories for New Pictures’ latest thriller Protection, a new 6 x 1-hour drama set in the clandestine world of witness protection. Following its smash-hit UK debut on ITV and ITVX, the series has been widely acclaimed, with critics calling Protection ‘breathtaking’ (Radio Times) and ‘tense, twisty’ (iNews), with The Times praising Siobhan Finneran’s ‘magnificent’ lead performance which ‘fires on all cylinders’ … [Read more...] about All3Media International strikes multiple deals for New Pictures’ thriller Protection
A Family Affair stars Gerald Anderson, Ivana Alawi, and Sam Milby captivate viewers in Ecuador
ABS-CBN's “A Family Affair," led by Gerald Anderson, Ivana Alawi, and Sam Milby, captured the hearts of Latino viewers as it recorded the highest rating timeslot score during its airing in Ecuador’s top free-to-view channel Ecuavisa. For Ecuavisa’s Programming Manager Karina Medina, ABS-CBN shows, like “A Family Affair” or “Asuntos de Familia” shine in the Latin American market because of its compelling stories. “Ecuavisa is always searching for different content, and in recent years we … [Read more...] about A Family Affair stars Gerald Anderson, Ivana Alawi, and Sam Milby captivate viewers in Ecuador
Royal Television Society reveals nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2025
Britain’s leading forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has shortlisted the nominations for the prestigious RTS Programme Awards 2025, in partnership with Cast & Crew. The nominations were broadcast on the RTS website and YouTube channel this morning, hosted by television presenter Gaby Roslin. Celebrated comedian Tom Allen is returning to host the ceremony this year, which will be held on Tuesday 25th March at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in … [Read more...] about Royal Television Society reveals nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2025
Distributor Woodcut International announces sales for WWII docs
Indie distributor Woodcut International has closed a string of license deals for three new Second World War documentary titles, as broadcasters worldwide seek premium content to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. SBS Australia has acquired an 18-hour package of Second World War-themed content. The package is headlined by the Woodcut Original series Surviving WW2 (3 x 60 mins) produced by Woodcut Media. Each episode focuses on the personal stories of courage … [Read more...] about Distributor Woodcut International announces sales for WWII docs
Honeybird Studios announces new creative partnership model for content development
UK-based production company Honeybird Studios has announced a new creative partnership model for content development and unveils the first roster of creative partners. The creative partnerships foster development and production of co-owned unscripted formats – by combining forces to strengthen creative propositions, or creating new cross-genre collaborations. Honeybird Studios has partnered with: FilmNova, the premier live sport and documentary production company in the North East with … [Read more...] about Honeybird Studios announces new creative partnership model for content development
