BBC Studios has announced that it has secured pre-sales for its Natural History Unit productions series Kingdom ahead of launching it to international buyers at MIPCOM 2025. The Sir David Attenborough narrated co-production with BBC America has pre-sold to markets* globally from Australasia (Nine and TVNZ) to Asia (Shanghai Media Group's Dragon TV, China and WOWOW, Japan) and across EMEA (Movistar Plus+, Spain and NPO, Netherlands). Kingdom (6x60’) This major new wildlife series narrated by Sir … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Natural History Unit’s Kingdom attracts global buyers ahead of MIPCOM launch
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BBC Studios confirms Death Valley global sales and MIPCOM Scripted slate
A year on from its launch to buyers at MIPCOM 2024, BBC Studios has confirmed a host of global sales for Death Valley with over 100 international markets confirmed to air the series. The six-part series produced by BBC Studios Comedy productions achieved the largest UK overnights audience for a new scripted show in five years at launch and has sold to over 100 markets* internationally from Australia and North America (BritBox) to Asia (Mystery Channel, Japan and Coupang, South … [Read more...] about BBC Studios confirms Death Valley global sales and MIPCOM Scripted slate
All3Media International promotes Jennifer Askin to EVP Americas
All3Media International is promoting Jennifer Askin – currently Senior Vice President, North America – to Executive Vice President, Americas, it announced, as Sally Habbershaw departs to relocate to the UK. As EVP, Americas, Askin will be responsible for managing the New York-based Americas team of All3Media International, maximising exploitation of the UK distributor’s multi-genre portfolio across the region. Askin joined All3Media International in 2021 as SVP, North America and has been … [Read more...] about All3Media International promotes Jennifer Askin to EVP Americas
Bonnie and Braw Cartùns unveils new adult animated series The Rejects
Bonnie and Braw Cartùns, the first Scottish animation company ever awarded Scottish EDGE funding, has announced its latest animated series: The Rejects, an irreverent, heartfelt adult animation about the forgotten sidekicks of history’s most iconic legends - marking a bold step in establishing Scotland as a global home for original IP. The series, now in paid development with Screen Scotland and international LGBTQ+ Canadian-based network OutTV, will be co-produced by Emmy award-winner … [Read more...] about Bonnie and Braw Cartùns unveils new adult animated series The Rejects
42 appoints Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 has tapped former FilmNation TV UK executive Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer. Effective immediately, Rakusen is responsible for running 42’s operations and business development globally, in addition to having oversight of business affairs and production across its portfolio. Rakusen will be based in 42’s London office and report into CEO and Managing Partner Josh Varney. 42 is currently in post-production on Chork by … [Read more...] about 42 appoints Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer
BBC Studios Asia announces first co-production with Studio JanChi
BBC Studios Asia has announced “12 Seas” co-production with Studio JanChi. This four-part series is the result of an initiative agreed by KOCCA and BBC Studios last year to co-produce, codevelop and distribute Korean factual content to the globe. Studio JanChi successfully won the pitch with their compelling series proposal, which will help take Korean stories to a wider global audience. This co-production comes hot on the heels of the recent success of “Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji Hyo’s Haenyeo … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Asia announces first co-production with Studio JanChi
