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
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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
New BBC Studios Creative Hub Head appointed
BBC Studios APAC has appointed Matt Coe to head up a new Creative Hub that will provide seamless creative solutions for its premium Branded Services in the Asia and ANZ region. As Head of Creative, BBC Studios APAC, Matt will lead the Sydney and Singapore-based Creative and Production Management teams to deliver creative content that will promote BBC Studios’ channels and programming across many valued partner platforms. Premium channels BBC First, UKTV, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Brit, … [Read more...] about New BBC Studios Creative Hub Head appointed
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
BBC First debuts in Hong Kong
Singapore – BBC Worldwide Asia announced the launch of BBC First in Hong Kong. The premium drama brand has launched successfully in the major markets around the world including Australia, South Africa, Benelux and the Middle East and offers viewers the best British drama from the BBC and UK independent production companies. Viewers will also be able to access select popular and distinct shows from the BBC within 24 hours of their original transmission. At launch, some of the highly … [Read more...] about BBC First debuts in Hong Kong