International distributor Eccho Rights has closed a number of deals for fish-out-of-water crime drama GRANITE HARBOUR which recently aired its second season on BBC Scotland, BBC One and iPlayer. BBC Studios have licensed GRANITE HARBOUR for BBC First in Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, while TV2 Denmark and TV2 Hungary have both picked up the Aberdeen-set crime caper. BritBox International in the US and Canada, and Acorn TV in Australia and New Zealand, have previously acquired the series with … [Read more...] about Granite Harbour sells to new territories
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BBC Earth and BBC First join LINE TV in Taiwan
BBC Studios and LINE TV today announced their first partnership to bring BBC Earth and BBC First on to the Taiwanese OTT platform, which boasts the greatest share of original content in Taiwan. The partnership brings the world's most iconic natural history and science documentary brand, BBC Earth, to Taiwan, treating audiences to the most extensive catalogue in natural history, including Frozen Planet, Planet Earth, Blue Planet and a plethora of other epic nature … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and BBC First join LINE TV in Taiwan
Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, announces the sale of the new eight-part historical drama Marie Antoinette to BBC First in Australia. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the latest international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale and follows last year’s pre-sale to UK public broadcaster BBC2. The BBC First agreement was negotiated by Kell Hoddinott, VP Australia and New Zealand, Banijay Rights. Created and written by … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
BBC Studios announces expanded partnership with Astro
BBC Studios announced that it will launch linear channels BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle together with on-demand channels BBC First and BBC Brit on Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company. BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle will be available on the Astro platform from 15 September while BBC First and BBC Brit will be available from 15 October. This launch marks an expanded partnership between BBC Studios and Astro. BBC Earth is BBC Studios’ global factual brand that seeks to inspire … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces expanded partnership with Astro
All3media International secures presale partners in key territories for psychological thriller ‘Angela Black’
Highly anticipated new psychological thriller Angela Black – from acclaimed producer Two Brothers Pictures – is proving its strong credentials around the world as leading independent distributor All3Media International secures presale partners in key territories. Starring Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt (Liar, Downton Abbey) and written by Emmy and Golden Globe winners Harry and Jack Williams (Liar, Fleabag), Angela Black has been acquired by Amazon Prime Video for Nordic territories … [Read more...] about All3media International secures presale partners in key territories for psychological thriller ‘Angela Black’
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios have announced their first partnership for the launch of premium British drama brand, BBC First, as an SVOD service on the CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform in Taiwan and for the first time in Indonesia. CATCHPLAY+ is one of Asia Pacific’s most pioneering streaming service providers, while BBC Studios is a leading global content company with British creativity at its heart. The home of quality, original British dramas, BBC First features award-winning talent in front of … [Read more...] about CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
