Los Angeles – Starz Entertainment has green-lit a new original adventure series, Da Vinci’s Demons, developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. This is the first project to enter production under the multi-year agreement Starz signed with BBC Worldwide Productions earlier this year. Written by David S. Goyer, co-writer of such films as Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, the eight-episode series is scheduled to begin production in early-2012. Starz will premiere the show … [Read more...] about Starz produces Da Vinci biopic
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No laughing matter
BBC Worldwide has licensed the new comedy programme starring Steve Coogan, Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters, along with a host of other comedy titles, to Australian network Foxtel’s The Comedy Channel. The recently concluded deal sees series one and two of Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters (S1 6x25’, S2 6x25’ A Baby Cow Production), premiering on the channel in early 2012. After an eight year absence, Alan Partridge is back as he hosts daytime radio show … [Read more...] about No laughing matter
A bed of Roses
Cannes – V&S Entertainment, a UK independent children’s media company, has concluded deals with a number of international broadcasters for its pre-school animated series Everything’s Rosie (78 x 11) at MIPCOM. The company, which launched the third series of the show in Cannes, has secured further sales for the HD CGI pre-school show with a number of broadcasters including SRC, Canada; RSI, Switzerland; and Hop TV, Israel. A deal for series two with BBC Worldwide will also see … [Read more...] about A bed of Roses
BBC America expands comedy block
All-new original comedy panel show Would You Rather? with Graham Norton, is premiering on BBC America’s Ministry of Laughs comedy block on 5 November. The weekly programme, based on popular British panel-style shows, pose celebrities and comedians ridiculous predicaments and moral quandaries to contemplate and discuss. One example is would you rather permanently lose your thumbs or a cousin? The channel’s Ministry of Laughs franchise launched in June and presents the best of British … [Read more...] about BBC America expands comedy block
Ted Lai becomes EVP of BBC Asia
BBC Worldwide announced that Ted Lai is joining the company as Executive Vice-President (EVP) for Asia, with effect from 1 December 2011. Lai will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Steve Macallister, President & Managing Director Worldwide Sales & Distribution and the Managing Director responsible for Asia. This appointment is the final one in a line-up of three newly appointed regional EVPs. Fred Medina was appointed for Latin America and Joerg Bachmaier for EMEA earlier this month. All … [Read more...] about Ted Lai becomes EVP of BBC Asia
Tom Stoppard Parades new drama
Sir Tom Stoppard and David Parfitt are unveiling their new drama Parade’s End, on 4 October in Cannes. The show, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, is a flagship five-part drama for BBC and HBO, adapted from a quartet of Ford Madox Ford novels, by internationally acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. It is produced by David Parfitt and Selwyn Roberts, and directed by Bafta award-winning film maker Susanna White. BBC Worldwide is the international distributor … [Read more...] about Tom Stoppard Parades new drama