London - 560 Media, the UK-based global rights collection agency, has signed a secondary-rights management deal with BBC Worldwide. Under the deal 560 Media will administer the distributor’s total global secondary collections, including those for the US and Canada. Under the long-term contract, 560 Media will manage the collection of the international revenues accrued through the secondary television rights exploitation of BBC Worldwide’s content, including retransmission, educational off-air … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide collaborates with 560 MEDIA
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BBC Worldwide launches channels in Laos
BBC Worldwide Asia announced a deal that will, for the first time, see international news and current affairs television brand, BBC World News, premium factual brand BBC Earth and award winning pre-school channel, CBeebies available in Laos. The channels, broadcast on Laosat DTH will available in the country’s 17 provinces including Vientiane.“The pay TV market is set for high growth in the next few years. With our partnership with Laosat DTH, we are very pleased to be part of that growth, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches channels in Laos
Doctor Who gets brand boost in China
London, UK - BBC Worldwide announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading Chinese media company, Shanghai Media Group Pictures (SMG Pictures) that will see expansion of the Doctor Who brand in China. The MOU was inked at a signing ceremony at BBC Worldwide’s Television Centre in London, with Mr Chen Sijie, GM of SMG Pictures and Jaclyn-Lee Joe, Chief Marketing Officer, BBC Worldwide. Madam Wang Jianjun, Director General President of Shanghai Media Group, Tim Davie, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Doctor Who gets brand boost in China
BBC Earth partners with humanoid robot Sophia
BBC Earth revealed the first look trailer of its Being Human season which over the next 18 months will explore the human race - examining what it means to be human, how we might improve the way we live, and what the future could hold for civilisation. Created by Hanson Robotics, BBC Earth has partnered with one of the world’s most sophisticated humanoid robots, Sophia, to act as the spokesperson for the new season. In the trailer we see the camera slowly pan from the back of her … [Read more...] about BBC Earth partners with humanoid robot Sophia
Discovery Networks Latin America and BBC sign agreement
Miami, FL – Discovery Networks Latin America/US Hispanic (DLA/USH), a division of Discovery Communications, and BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm and main subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), announced a first look deal for the factual, lifestyle, natural history and motor programming categories, through which Discovery’s networks will become the home to many of the BBC’s most popular titles. As a result of this agreement, Discovery’s portfolio will be the hub of the BBC … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Latin America and BBC sign agreement
Google reveals BBC nature content
Google and BBC Worldwide announced that they have teamed up to offer visitors to the new Google Earth a taste of world-renowned nature programming and storytelling, with a shared desire to inspire audiences to explore and foster a deeper connection with our planet. BBC’s Natural Treasures will take users on their own journey of discovery through over 30 locations across six of the world’s most incredible habitats - islands, deserts, grasslands, mountains, cities and jungles. Natural Treasures … [Read more...] about Google reveals BBC nature content
