London - BBC Worldwide has appointed Simon Danker as its commercial director for independents and new ventures within the content & production business. Danker will be responsible for managing BBC Worldwide's relationships with independent production companies as well as driving the business forward into new commercial activities. The development of the team's digital initiatives will be a priority as well as providing a strategic overview of the business. Danker joined BBC Worldwide in 2000 as … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Commercial Director for Indies and New Ventures
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BBC Worldwide appoints new formats Acquisitions Manager
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, announced the appointment of Alice Hughes into the newly-created position of formats acquisitions manager. Reporting to Matt Paice, EVP, international production, Hughes will be charged with fostering new relationships with independent producers and rights holders internationally, to develop formats and concepts for BBC Worldwide's production network and format licensing. Hughes moves into the role from her former position of senior sales executive … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new formats Acquisitions Manager
Classic Doctor Who now on YouTube
London - BBC Worldwide has launched the Classic Doctor Who channel, which features a mixture of classic clips and exclusive previews from forthcoming Doctor Who DVD releases. The YouTube channel will complement the Classic Doctor Who Twitter account @classicdw run by 2entertain. Jo Warren, head of UK & Ireland sales says, "We're really looking forward to giving Classic Doctor Who its own home on YouTube. It will be a great space for fans to discuss Classic Who - we're launching with some … [Read more...] about Classic Doctor Who now on YouTube
Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
BBC Worldwide Productions dominated U.S. households this week, wrapping up November sweeps with the most buzzed about series finale in Dancing with the Stars history. The series 11 finale was the franchise’s strongest finale in six seasons and was America’s most-watched entertainment telecast this fall. DWTS was up by 4.8 million viewers and by 23% in Adults 18-49 compared to its finale the prior year. Gaining viewers and young adults throughout its 2-hour broadcast, the show’s … [Read more...] about Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
TVAPlus Exclusive: Sherlock Holmes on the case in Asia
BBC Worldwide’s Sales & Distribution business in Asia has sold the hit series Sherlock to broadcasters in South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. These are the first sales of the series, a Hartswood Films production for BBC co-produced with MASTERPIECE, in Asia. The licensees are: KBS, Korea’s leading public services broadcaster; PTS, the first independent public broadcaster in Taiwan; and multi-platform telecommunications company SingTel in Singapore. Joyce Yeung, SVP and GM Asia for BBC … [Read more...] about TVAPlus Exclusive: Sherlock Holmes on the case in Asia
TVAPlus Exclusive: Sherlock Holmes on the case in Asia
BBC Worldwide’s Sales & Distribution business in Asia has sold the hit series Sherlock to broadcasters in South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. These are the first sales of the series, a Hartswood Films production for BBC co-produced with MASTERPIECE, in Asia. The licensees are: KBS, Korea’s leading public services broadcaster; PTS, the first independent public broadcaster in Taiwan; and multi-platform telecommunications company SingTel in Singapore. Joyce Yeung, SVP and GM Asia for BBC … [Read more...] about TVAPlus Exclusive: Sherlock Holmes on the case in Asia