BBC Studios announced a new content catalogue deal with Lionsgate Play - marking the first-ever partnership between the streaming service in India and BBC Studios Distribution. The new deal bolsters the premium Lionsgate Play content portfolio with a fresh raft of bold, British drama. Lionsgate Play is a premium SVOD streaming service, offering blockbuster international films and series curated for Indian audiences, with content made available in multiple regional Indian languages. The … [Read more...] about BBC Studios signs first-ever deal with Lionsgate Play in India for premium British dramas
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AVIA announces new board members and new board chair for 2021
Following the recent Annual General Meeting of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), four new members have joined the Board of AVIA and a new Chairman has been elected. The new Chairman and board members are from across the spectrum of the video industry, both geographically and functionally, and include heads of content companies as well as telecommunications leaders. The AVIA board will be led by a new Chairman with the election of Clement Schwebig, Head of WarnerMedia for India, … [Read more...] about AVIA announces new board members and new board chair for 2021
Flame Distribution finalises raft of sales with key international broadcasters on a selection of factual docs
Premium factual distributor Flame Distribution closed a raft of sales with key international broadcasters on a selection of biography, wildlife, travel, and health documentaries. “We work closely with approximately 200 different producers from around the world and are very mindful when it comes to selecting programming that is thought-provoking as well as entertaining. We are delighted to see these titles extend into these new territories,” said Fiona Gilroy, Content Sales & Acquisitions … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution finalises raft of sales with key international broadcasters on a selection of factual docs
BBC Studios announces deal with Discovery Inc. for ‘Top Gear’ catalogue in Japan
The world’s biggest motoring show just got even bigger, as Top Gear fans in Japan can look forward to the show hitting their screens with Discovery. BBC Studios and Discovery Inc. have announced a comprehensive agreement across Japan for Top Gear’s extensive catalogue of episodes, to cater to a broad base of automotive and factual entertainment enthusiasts. The deal sees Seasons 2-28 of Top Gear airing on Discovery’s premium video streaming service in Japan, Dplay. Car fanatics will be able to … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces deal with Discovery Inc. for ‘Top Gear’ catalogue in Japan
BBC Studios, Bilibili sign new content sales and production agreement to bring the best of BBC to China
BBC Studios and Bilibili, one of China’s largest online entertainment services platforms, jointly announced a new multi-year strategic cooperation agreement to enhance the platform’s premium BBC Studios content, taking their existing partnership to a new level by collaborating on BBC Studios-led productions. As China-related stories have become increasingly attractive to overseas markets, Chinese users' demand for high-quality content has also diversified. In this context, both sides are … [Read more...] about BBC Studios, Bilibili sign new content sales and production agreement to bring the best of BBC to China
Discovery Plus is the new home for the best of BBC titles in India
Discovery Plus, India’s first aggregated real-life entertainment streaming app is expanding its content portfolio with a vast collection of thrilling line-ups with the best of BBC Studios. As a part of its special October line-up, Discovery Plus is also premiering content in new categories like War, Civilizations, Biopics, Nature & Medical Sciences along with 34 new titles for its passionate communities. Consumers can now enjoy the marquee shows from their rich content library including … [Read more...] about Discovery Plus is the new home for the best of BBC titles in India
