BBC Studios announced that it has sold the Dancing with the Stars format to Mongolia, making it the 60th territory to license the hit entertainment format that has audiences toe-tapping across the globe. Produced for Mongol TV, the 13-part series goes into pre-production this month and is set to air in early 2021. André Renaud, Senior Vice President for Global Format Sales at BBC Studios Distribution said, “Being able to celebrate this milestone 60th license of Dancing with the Stars is a … [Read more...] about ‘Dancing with the Stars’ format reaches 60th territory milestone
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BBC Studios announce the second series of their hit drama ‘Out of Love’
BBC Studios have announced the second season of Out of Love; their runaway hit Indian format of the emotional and psychological drama, Doctor Foster. Following the release of the first season, Out of Love was rated in India as one of the most successful new scripted series of 2019 and received multiple awards and nominations. The first season starred Rasika Dugal and Purab Kohli, who will also reprise their roles in Season 2 as Dr. Meera & Akarsh Kapoor, respectively. Out of Love Season 1 … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announce the second series of their hit drama ‘Out of Love’
BBC Studios ‘One of Us’ to receive an Indian version
BBC Studios has announced that they will be producing a new Indian adaptation of hit drama series One of Us. The breakout thriller of 2017 is set to be adapted as a Hotstar Telugu special by BBC Studios India - marking the organisation's debut into the regional scripted market in India. BBC dramas have been consistently raising the quality bar for the Indian audience with shows like Criminal Justice, Out of Love, The Office, as well as being incredibly well received by the local audience. One … [Read more...] about BBC Studios ‘One of Us’ to receive an Indian version
BBC Studios launches BBC Lifestyle Channel on major South Korean telecommunications platform LG U+
BBC Studios, the BBC’s main commercial arm, has announced the first launch of its popular BBC Lifestyle channel in South Korea on telecommunications platform LG U+. LG U+ Corp is a South Korean cellular carrier owned by Korea's fourth-largest conglomerate, LG Corporation, and parent company of LG Electronics. LG U+ will be the first platform in South Korea where audiences can watch the BBC Lifestyle channel, which launches on 27th July 2020. BBC Lifestyle is a unique entertainment … [Read more...] about BBC Studios launches BBC Lifestyle Channel on major South Korean telecommunications platform LG U+
Lookout Point and BBC Studios secure major multi-territory deal with Netflix for ‘A Suitable Boy’
Leading UK drama studio Lookout Point has partnered with Netflix on its epic adaptation of Vikram Seth’s best-selling novel, which will be airing later this month in the UK on BBC One. Netflix will be the exclusive home of A Suitable Boy for all global territories, except Canada, the United States and China. In the UK and Ireland, A Suitable Boy will be available on Netflix 12 months after its release on BBC One. The deal was brokered by Lookout Point with BBC Studios. Adapted by Andrew Davies … [Read more...] about Lookout Point and BBC Studios secure major multi-territory deal with Netflix for ‘A Suitable Boy’
BBC Studios and Channel A (TV) sign landmark memorandum of understanding
Channel A – the South Korean cable TV channel airing news, entertainment and drama programming, and BBC Studios - a global content company and commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU signed on 10th July, in Donga Media Center in Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul focuses on the collaboration of content, the continuous exchange of knowledge, and business development opportunities between the two companies. The MOU establishes a … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Channel A (TV) sign landmark memorandum of understanding