BBC Worldwide announced at MIPTV a new licensing deal with, Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”). The deal will see more than 1,000 hours of documentaries from the BBC added to the Tencent online video platforms, including v.qq.com and the Tencent Video app. Through this partnership, Tencent’s users can enjoy programmes such as Attenborough, How We Got to Now, The Mekong River with Sue Perkins and many more. … [Read more...] about BBC docs for Tencent
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BBC to voice Myanmar youth
In its first ever edition from Myanmar/Burma, the BBC Burmese audience-participation radio programme, Lut Latt Ah Twe, Swey Nway Pe Lair (Have Your Say), will bring together a wide cross-section of Burmese youth to discuss what they hope the newly elected government will achieve. In a first for the programme, and as Myanmar’s new administration takes office on 1 April, an audience of over 100 young people in Rangoon will talk directly with a panel of experts, politicians and activists. … [Read more...] about BBC to voice Myanmar youth
BBC acquires Stories
BBC Worldwide announced the acquisition of music documentary Stories, from Grammy-nominated producer, song-writer and artist Avicii (AKA Tim Bergling), who will be attending MIPTV in Cannes next month to launch the film. The eagerly-awaited music documentary, traces the global superstar’s phenomenal story, from his early days posting tracks online through to his global chart-topping success. Holding nothing back, Stories shows Avicii’s career in varying lights, … [Read more...] about BBC acquires Stories
BBC Worldwide deals with Mango TV
BBC Worldwide has signed a new digital deal with Mango TV. The deal will see Mango TV subscribers having access to specially curated documentary and preschool content from BBC. Some of the prorgammes include Tigers About the House, Trust Me, I’m a Doctor (Series 1 and 2) and The Numtums. Prior to this, Mango TV had bought the exclusive rights to a series of premium sports-related documentaries including David Beckham For The Love of The Game. … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals with Mango TV
BBC Worldwide dances to Colombia
BBC Worldwide has announced the premiere of Dancing with the Stars on RCN Colombia. The first daily primetime version of the popular programme in LATAM will air with a stellar cast on weeknights with 55 one-hour episodes. The format has been adapted successfully in over 50 countries, achieving high audience ratings for over 250+ seasons. … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide dances to Colombia
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Lovely Day and Shine Pictures under one roof London- Lovely Day and Shine Pictures are to become part of Kudos. Lovely Day was founded with Kudos in 2010, and will be producing under the Kudos banner after the deal. Shine Pictures will continue to produce feature films but will now expand its output to include long-form dramas with a focus on film talent. CBS and PPTV exclusive deal Los Angeles and Beijing– CBS Studios International and PPTV announced an exclusive, multi-year … [Read more...] about Latest Deals