Mumbai- BBC Worldwide in India has announced a deal with AXN India providing the broadcaster with more than 60 hours of BBC’s factual entertainment and drama programmes. Titles comprise four series of Top Gear, two series of Orphan Black and three series of Sherlock. The deal includes the pre-sale of Top Gear (S21 and 22), Orphan Black (S2), and Sherlock (S3). All programmes will be seen exclusively on AXN India throughout the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide in programming deal with AXN India
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BBCWW and FremantleMedia Australia in production partnership
The multi-year deal will see FremantleMedia Australia (FMA) working alongside BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand to provide programming from the BBC’s entertainment catalogue. Ian Hogg, FMA Regional CEO Australia/ Asia Pacific, said: "FremantleMedia and BBC Worldwide have a shared DNA for creative excellence. We very much look forward to working with the BBC Worldwide ANZ leadership team. This is a powerful partnership that will be transformational for both companies." Jon Penn, … [Read more...] about BBCWW and FremantleMedia Australia in production partnership
BBC World News HD launches in Thailand and Indonesia
Singapore - BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of BBC World News HD on three platforms in Southeast Asia - TrueVisions in Thailand, and two platforms in Indonesia - First Media and Big TV. The channel is broadcast in native HD from source. Earlier this year the channel started broadcasting from the heart of the BBC Newsroom in the new High Definition studios in the BBC's London headquarters.In Thailand, TrueVisions made the permanent move of its BBC World News service from Standard … [Read more...] about BBC World News HD launches in Thailand and Indonesia
BBC Worldwide and Merlin Entertainments to create CBeebies Land
BBC Worldwide and Merlin Entertainments (Merlin) have announced a new partnership between the two global companies to create CBeebies Land The unique experience will be the first of its kind in the UK (and will be Alton Towers’ first and only single-branded area) bringing to life some of the most-loved characters from CBeebies, the nation’s top children’s TV channel. The planned 5-acre site within Alton Towers Resort will offer plenty of opportunities for little ones to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and Merlin Entertainments to create CBeebies Land
BBC Worldwide announces major investment in BBC factual content
The BBC and BBC Worldwide have announced that the corporation’s commercial arm will make a major new investment in BBC factual content covering the breadth of the BBC’s output across natural history, science and history and becoming the principal co-production partner with the BBC Natural History Unit. Following the first wave, further titles confirmed as part of BBC Worldwide’s investment are: Oceans, Kangaroo … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces major investment in BBC factual content
MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide launches “Atlantis” with 3D stunt
BBC Worldwide is celebrating the launch of its new fantasy drama series Atlantis by staging a 3D street art stunt, the first ever to take place at MIPCOM. Using tricks of perspective, the giant canvas gives spectators the impression of being plunged deep into the depths of Atlantis. From left: Cast members Jack Donnelly and Aiysha Hart with Executive Producers Johnny Capps, Howard Overman, Julian Murphy The street art was unveiled by cast members Jack Donnelly and Aiysha Hart on the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide launches “Atlantis” with 3D stunt