BBC Studios will align the key markets of India, South East Asia, Japan and Korea, in a group to be led by Phil Hardman as the new SVP & GM – Asia, BBC Studios. The appointment was announced by Jon Penn, EVP, APAC, BBC Studios, as he outlined a simpler, more agile APAC structure to help drive future growth in the region. In this new role, Phil will lead the Global Distribution teams working in Singapore, Mumbai and Seoul, as well as hold responsibility for developing the Asia growth … [Read more...] about Phil Hardman appointed Senior Vice President & General Manager – Asia for BBC Studios
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Eccho Rights expands global footprint with London office
International distributor and rights management company Eccho Rights is establishing a London office, recruiting three UK-based senior executives to lead the next step in the company’s global expansion. Adam Barth will be Eccho’s new Director of Development and Co-productions, working with UK producers and broadcasters to broaden the Sweden-based distributor’s English language slate. Adam will be tasked with finding new projects, and creative talent for Eccho’s ever-growing development roster, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights expands global footprint with London office
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios have announced their first partnership for the launch of premium British drama brand, BBC First, as an SVOD service on the CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform in Taiwan and for the first time in Indonesia. CATCHPLAY+ is one of Asia Pacific’s most pioneering streaming service providers, while BBC Studios is a leading global content company with British creativity at its heart. The home of quality, original British dramas, BBC First features award-winning talent in front of … [Read more...] about CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
BBC Studios partners with Monster Union for the first-ever comedy adaptation of ‘Uncle’ in South Korea
BBC Studios has announced the first-ever commissioning of the comedy series, Uncle, as a local format in South Korea. Originally produced in the UK by multi-award-winning production company Baby Cow, the local version of Uncle will be produced in partnership with South Korean production company Monster Union. The title will premiere on TV Chosun at a later date and top South Korean actor, Jung-sae Oh (It’s Okay To Be Not Okay, When The Camellia Blooms) will star as the lead in this … [Read more...] about BBC Studios partners with Monster Union for the first-ever comedy adaptation of ‘Uncle’ in South Korea
START’s ‘Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles’ goes to Japan
START’s Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles has been bought by NHK Enterprises, Inc (NEP), the business arm of NHK, Japan's public broadcaster. The 8x52’ series airs on AXN Mystery in Japan on Sunday, 14th February 2021, following its online and linear success in Russia. The series premiered on START, the number one streaming platform in Russia that produces a record amount of original high-end drama series. TNT, the Russian entertainment TV channel, broadcasted the series on the 1st of February, … [Read more...] about START’s ‘Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles’ goes to Japan
US version of comedy format ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ debuts on Dave; ‘Hypothetical’ gets global sales
Leading independent distributor Hat Trick International (HTI) has sold 50 episodes of the successful US version of the award-winning, improvisational comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway?exclusively to UKTV in the UK. The deal was brokered by HTI’s Cassandra Toller and UKTV’s Global Acquisitions Manager, Daniel Thomas. The series will launch on the network’s Dave channel this February in a prime-time evening slot, stripped across the week. Hosted by popular US talk show host, actress and … [Read more...] about US version of comedy format ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ debuts on Dave; ‘Hypothetical’ gets global sales
