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
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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
BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced that they will be covering the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, airing it on the BBC channels across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, India, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The LIVE coverage will be taken directly from BBC One in the UK, with the celebrations available via the BBC Global iPlayer in selected markets. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations will lead the London Calling season, a global television event that … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
On the Horizon
Singapore – BBC World News and BBC.com have commissioned UK production company Twofour, to produce the second series of the programme Horizons, premiering in April 2012. Twofour most recently produced Harry’s Arctic Heroes for BBC One.Horizons is a 30-minute weekly programme, which explores the ways in which we will live and work in the next decade. This new series will continue the journey across the globe in search of the ideas and businesses that may succeed over the next decade … [Read more...] about On the Horizon
FME with BBC One announce guest stars in season two of The Adventures Of Merlin
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) in conjunction with BBC One announced the return of drama series Merlin to BBC One this autumn in the UK. The second season of Merlin will introduce a host of guest stars joining the recurring cast over the 13 week run. Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Office) is announced to play Cedric, while Charles Dance (Bleak House, Gosford Park) will guest star as Aredian. FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has invested in the series, alongside producers Shine … [Read more...] about FME with BBC One announce guest stars in season two of The Adventures Of Merlin
