London – Warner Bros. International Television Production has acquired the format rights to distribute BBC One’s brand new quiz show, The Link. BBC One has commissioned 25 episodes for a daytime slot. The show is being produced by STV Productions in association with LTV with production starting later this month. Over the course of 45 minutes, The Link sees three teams race against time to find … [Read more...] about Warner Bros acquires format rights to BBC One’s “The Link”
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BBC’s “Ripper Street” to return for third season on Amazon
New York – Amazon will commission a third season of BBC America’s axed drama series Ripper Street, it was announced on February 26. From producers Tiger Aspect Productions and Lookout Point, Ripper Street will continue to be co-produced by BBC America and premiere it in the U.S. In a new landmark deal, Amazon’s Prime Instant Video has acquired U.K. subscription streaming rights. Episodes will be offered exclusively on Prime Instant Video before … [Read more...] about BBC’s “Ripper Street” to return for third season on Amazon
BBC Drama Production appoints Endemol as distributor for upcoming drama
London – BBC Drama Production has appointed Endemol Worldwide Distribution as the international distributor for its BBC One epic drama series The Ark (6 x 60’), which will begin shoot from August – November 2013. The Ark tells the story of World War One’s front line medics – told through the eyes of the newly recruited VAD’s (women from the Voluntary Aid Detachment). Drawn from diaries and letters from actual VAD’s, the series explores their … [Read more...] about BBC Drama Production appoints Endemol as distributor for upcoming drama
ALL3MEDIA concludes factual sales in Asia
London – International distributor ALL3MEDIA has sold a slate of factual and factent programming to several Asian broadcasters. Some of the shows that were picked up include Battle of Britain, a 90-minute special hosted by Ewan and Colin McGregor that originally aired on BBC One in the UK, by AK Entertainment Korea; the Canadian version of Undercover Boss (10 x 60’) which will air on BBC Entertainment Asia; and Churchill's Traitors, a one-hour special sold to Discovery … [Read more...] about ALL3MEDIA concludes factual sales in Asia
Twofour launches distribution arm and will present at MIPCOM
Twofour has launched Twofour Rights, the company’s in house rights distribution arm. Twofour Rights will focus on bringing Twofour’s extensive catalogue of features, factual and entertainment programming to the international marketplace. Charles Wace, Group Chief Executive, said: “It’s the right time for us to take distribution in house as we build the Twofour brand around the world. We have strategically retained the rights to the vast bulk of our shows over the last 18 … [Read more...] about Twofour launches distribution arm and will present at MIPCOM
Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco