Ahead of its launch to international buyers at BBC Studios Showcase (26 – 27th February 2024), BBC Studios announced the pre-sale of Hartswood Film’s highly anticipated comedy drama series Douglas is Cancelled to public service channel ARTE in France and Germany. Written by globally renowned Screenwriter and Executive Producer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Dracula, Sherlock), the 4 x 45” series stars Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington), as respected news presenter, Douglas, and Karen … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces pre-sale of Douglas is Cancelled ahead of Showcase 2024
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BBC Studios and Nippon TV announce format co-development partnership
BBC Studios and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading media and entertainment company, today announced they have partnered to co-develop a new comedy gameshow format Koso Koso. BBC Studios will act as distributor for the format globally, with Nippon TV leading distribution in Asia. The format launches to international customers at BBC Studios Showcase in February 2024. The new format is the result of a co-development partnership between the two companies and Asia-based content incubator Empire of Arkadia … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Nippon TV announce format co-development partnership
BBC Studios Showcase to return as an in-person event in 2023 in London
BBC Studios today announced its flagship content and customer event will return as an in-person experience in 2023 with a fresh focus on upstream creative projects from across its range of production houses, labels and partners. Taking place on 27th and 28th February, BBC Studios Showcase will relocate to London following nine years in Liverpool. Rebecca Glashow, CEO Global Distribution, BBC Studios said, "As the market, and our own business changes so does Showcase. Expect to see our … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Showcase to return as an in-person event in 2023 in London