Filming has begun on Steeltown Murders (working title), a new factual drama written by Ed Whitmore (Manhunt, Safe House) and made by Severn Screen (The Pembrokeshire Murders, Hidden/Craith) for the BBC in association with All3Media International. The four-part series was co-commissioned with BBC Wales and will air next year on BBC One and iPlayer. Set in both 1973 and the early 2000s, Steeltown Murders centres on the hunt to catch the killer of three … [Read more...] about The BBC announces new factual drama Steeltown Murders
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ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
ITV Studios today announced a new milestone in the expansion of its international scripted footprint, acquiring a majority stake in the multi-award winning Australian production company, Lingo Pictures. Led by two of the most prolific and respected drama producers in the market, Helen Bowden and Jason Stephens, Lingo Pictures will be ITV Studios’ first ever Australian scripted label. Helen and Jason will continue to head up the business based in Sydney. As part of the wider ITV Studios Group, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
NBC orders script development of ‘The A Word’ from Keshet Studios and Universal TV
NBC has put into development The A Word from writer Arika Mittman (Paradise Lost), Universal Television, and Keshet Studios. Based on the Keshet Broadcasting and July August Productions' series Yellow Peppers written and created by Keren Margalit, The A Wordis one family’s emotional journey after their young son is diagnosed with autism. Showrunner Arika Mittman (Paradise Lost, Timeless) also executive produces the US adaptation, alongside Peter Traugott (Keshet Studios), Avi Nir (Keshet Media … [Read more...] about NBC orders script development of ‘The A Word’ from Keshet Studios and Universal TV
‘Bodyguard’ entertains new audiences during lockdown
Created by Jed Mercurio and produced by World Productions for BBC One and Netflix, the Golden Globe® and BAFTA® award-winning Bodyguard is making its way around the world for a second time following a flurry of deals with international broadcasters brokered by ITV Studios. Applauded by critics the world over, second window rights to the six-part event TV series have been acquired by Seven Network in Australia, Vision TV in English-speaking Canada, Telequebec in French-speaking Canada, TVB in … [Read more...] about ‘Bodyguard’ entertains new audiences during lockdown
Passion Distribution acquires talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming
LONDON – Passion Distribution has acquired a raft of talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming featuring Emma Willis, Stacey Dooley, Dr Christian Jessen and Anne Robinson. Passion Distribution has secured the rights to Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over and Dr Christian: 12 Hours to Cure Your Street. All three series have been produced by Firecracker Films for UKTV's premium entertainment channel, W. Passion Distribution has also acquired … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution acquires talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming
BBC One commissions “All Together Now Celebrities”
LONDON – BBC One has announced the commission of a one-off celebrity special of its hit entertainment format All Together Now from Remarkable Television. Famous faces from a range of backgrounds will be on a mission to wow television’s largest judging panel, “The 100”, with performances so compelling they just have to join in. The more of “The 100” that stand up and sing along, the higher the score and the closer they are to being crowned winner. The celebrities will … [Read more...] about BBC One commissions “All Together Now Celebrities”
