Twofour Rights, Twofour’s international rights distribution arm, has sold a package of factual and features to BBC Worldwide in China, including Harry’s Mountain Heroes (1x60′), the Biggest Hoarders strand (5x60’) and Be Your Own Boss (6x60’). Harry’s Mountain Heroes charts an inspirational adventure launched by Prince Harry, in which a team of wounded servicemen take on the world’s toughest mountain, Everest. Biggest Hoarders sees presenter Jasmine … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide China gets Twofour content
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BBC appoints new ANZ ad sales VP
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has announced the appointment of Alistair McEwan as Vice President, Advertising Sales, Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). McEwan will be responsible for advertising sales for BBC Advertising’s digital assets - bbc.com and sales representation of lonelyplanet.com – as well as international deals for global channel BBC World News. McEwan takes up his post on July 22, 2013. He will be based … [Read more...] about BBC appoints new ANZ ad sales VP
9 Emmy nominations for “Dancing with the Stars”
This is the eighth consecutive year that BBC Worldwide Productions' Dancing with the Stars has received a nomination in the “Outstanding Reality-Competition Program” category. Additionally, Dancing with the Stars’ host, Emmy-winning Tom Bergeron, was nominated in the “Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program” category for the fourth year in a row. Dancing with the Stars’ … [Read more...] about 9 Emmy nominations for “Dancing with the Stars”
BBC Worldwide reports annual performance
In the 12 months to March 31, 2013, the company reported a 1% rise in headline profit. Profit before tax, excluding gains and losses on disposals, was up 21%. The company also grew headline sales by 3%. BBC Worldwide exists to support the BBC public service mission and to maximise profits on its behalf. This year, BBC Worldwide returned £156m (2011/12: £216m) to the BBC, bringing total returns to the BBC to over £1bn since 2007. Returns are down 28% since 2011/12. However, last … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide reports annual performance
BBC Worldwide’s “Born To Royalty” gets theatrical release in the U.S.
New York, U.S. - BBC Worldwide announces Born To Royalty, an intimate look at what it means to be a child of the British Royal Family, coming to select U.S. theaters for a limited engagement starting July 19, 2013. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville, the documentary features interviews with experts including internationally acclaimed author Ingrid Seward (Royal Biographer and Editor of Majesty Magazine), Ken Wharfe (Princess Diana's bodyguard) … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s “Born To Royalty” gets theatrical release in the U.S.
BBC Showcase Latin America to be hosted in Rio
London – BBC Worldwide Latin America returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the 10th edition of BBC Showcase Latin America. As Latin America’s only television market hosted by a single distributor, the showcase will welcome broadcasters and buyers from across the region for exclusive screenings of BBC Worldwide’s latest programmes. This year, the Rio Showcase event expands to include participation from the full range of branded media … [Read more...] about BBC Showcase Latin America to be hosted in Rio