9 Story a Go! Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has secured several deals in Australia for the hit animated series Wild Kratts, including broadcast placement with Channel Nine’s Go! Channel. Roadshow Entertainment has picked up the home video rights and Wicked Cool Toys has appointed Hunter Products to distribute the toy line. HITS deals with CNS Singapore/Taipei– HITS announced its latest deal to enter into its seventh market with China Network … [Read more...] about Latest Deals
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The A Word’s stellar cast
London– The A Word, a new 6-part drama series announced its stellar line-up consisting of Christopher Eccleston, Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Greg McHugh, Vinette Robinson and Max Vento. The series will be shot on location in The Lake District and also at Machester’s Space Project. Based on a Keshet International and July August Productions’ series and drama format, filming for the series will continue until early 2016 and a late spring TX is anticipated. The A Word will be … [Read more...] about The A Word’s stellar cast
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Eleven Sports acquires Liga Endesa Singapore- Eleven Sports Network has acquired rights with the Asociacion de Clubes de Balconesto (ACB) to broadcast the 2015-16 Liga Endesa basketball season in Singapore. The network will have the rights to broadcast two games per round from the Liga Endesa, as well as action from the ACB’s other official competitions, the Supercopa Endesa and Copa del Rey. Riot Creative acquires Couch Diaries Riot Creative, part of Leftfield Entertainment (Pawn … [Read more...] about Latest Deals
BBC One commissions “The A Word”
The A Word London – Ben Stephenson, BBC Controller: Drama Commissioning has announced the commission of The A Word, a six part drama series to be co-produced by Fifty Fathoms Productions, Tiger Aspect Productions and Keshet UK. The A Word is based on the Keshet International and July August Productions’ series and drama format which was written and created by Keren Margalit. The A Word has been developed and written for BBC1 by Peter Bowker (Marvellous, Occupation, Blackpool). The A … [Read more...] about BBC One commissions “The A Word”
Rita Ora joins “The Voice UK”
International superstar Rita Ora confirmed that she will join coaches Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson on the spinning red chairs for the fourth series of The Voice on BBC One. The coaches will all be heading to Salford in Manchester for the blind auditions in October ahead of a new series, which launches in January 2015. In less than two years, Ora has four number one singles in the UK and a multi-million selling debut album. Her movie career also kicks off in 2015, with a … [Read more...] about Rita Ora joins “The Voice UK”
BBC Worldwide sells “Happy Valley” to seven international broadcasters
BBC Worldwide announced that it has sold the popular British drama series Happy Valley to the seven international broadcasters: Australia (ABC); Finland (YLE Finland); France (Canal +); Iceland (RUV); New Zealand (TVNZ); Norway (NRK) and Sweden (SVT). Starring Sarah Lancashire (Last Tango in Halifax, The Paradise), Happy Valley is a compelling six-part drama written by Sally Wainwright (Last Tango in Halifax,Scott & Bailey). It revolves around the personal and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells “Happy Valley” to seven international broadcasters
