Seoul, South Korea – BBC Worldwide has announced a deal with KT Corporation, a leading South Korean telecommunications provider, to launch a CBeebies SVOD service on KT olleh TV. Over five million KT olleh TV viewers will have access to the vast library of CBeebies programmes on their IPTV platform, including highly rated pre-school programmes such as Tweenies, Bits … [Read more...] about CBeebies SVOD service goes to South Korea
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BBC Worldwide sells two new series globally
BBC Worldwide has pre-sold two British dramas — Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond and Quirke — to a raft of broadcasters around the world ahead of their transmission in the UK. Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond is a (4 x 45’) spy drama series starring Dominic Cooper and Lara Pulver, and has been pre-sold to twelve territories including France (ARTE), Australia (ABC), Canada (Showcase and BBC Canada), Portugal (ZON), Pan Nordics (HBO), Sweden … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells two new series globally
BBC Worldwide India appoints new executive
Mumbai – BBC Worldwide India has appointed Akhauri Sinha as the COO of Content and Production. Based in Mumbai, Akhauri will report to Myleeta Aga, SVP and General Manager India and Content Head for Asia, and will oversee BBC Worldwide’s production business in the country. Akhauri will head the production of BBC Worldwide formats and local originally developed concepts in both fiction and non-fiction genres, for the Indian market. He is also tasked to formulate and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide India appoints new executive
BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
Vietnam – BBC Worldwide kicked off the year with the launch of BBC Knowledge on the cable platform branded "HTVC" operated by HTV- TMS, a pay-TV entity owned by Ho Chi Minh Television, the second biggest state television station in Vietnam.The channel was officially launched on January 13, 2014 at a press event in Ho Chi Minh City. “We are extremely pleased to launch BBC Knowledge in Vietnam. This deal reflects our ongoing commitment to the region - delivering to our … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
​BBC Worldwide sells “Dancing with the Stars” to Cambodi​a​
Singapore​ – BBC Worldwide has announced that hit entertainment TV format Dancing with the Stars has been licensed to Cambodian Broadcasting Service Co,Ltd (CBS). The series will air on CTN, Cambodia’s most watched terrestrial channel. The announcement marks the debut of Dancing with the Stars in Cambodia. It is also BBC Worldwide’s first format sale in the country. One of BBC Worldwide’s most popular global brands, Dancing with the … [Read more...] about ​BBC Worldwide sells “Dancing with the Stars” to Cambodi​a​
CBeebies Live! to debut in Singapore
Singapore – CBeebies Live! will mark its first appearance in Asia with a two-week long music-themed show in Singapore at Plaza Singapura, with the CBeebies characters, Zingzillas and Teletubbies. The show, which starts on 29th November, will be free for all visitors to the mall, with performances every day. “Presenting “CBeebies Live!” in Singapore is part of our continuing efforts to bring the channel to life,” … [Read more...] about CBeebies Live! to debut in Singapore