BBC Studios announced that it will be heading to MIPCOM with a standout slate packed with distinct, high-quality programming across all genres. Rebecca Glashow and Ralph Lee, CEOs for Global Distribution and Production, will participate in a fireside chat to discuss how BBC Studios is leveraging its global reach, unique creative depth, diverse content portfolio and commercial strength to support commissioning and distribution customers and breakthrough in a global content marketplace with … [Read more...] about BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
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BBC Lifestyle launches on Cignal TV in the Philippines
BBC Studios announced today at APOS that it will launch its linear channel BBC Lifestyle on Cignal TV, a subscription-based direct-to-home satellite television service provider in the Philippines. BBC Lifestyle will be available on Cignal TV from 1 October 2023 onwards, joining two existing premium BBC Studios’ channels, BBC Earth and BBC News. BBC Lifestyle is a unique entertainment destination brimming with vibrant, fresh and exciting programmes which set trends and guide you into … [Read more...] about BBC Lifestyle launches on Cignal TV in the Philippines
STUDIOCANAL announces Patrick Schweitzer as CEO of RED Production Company
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films has appointed award-winning Patrick Schweitzer as CEO of RED Production Company. RED Production Company (RED) is one of STUDIOCANAL’s growing group of creative production companies in the UK and Europe. With Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys in co-production with Endor Productions for delivery to Prime Video in 2024, RED’s most recent series include the award-winning It’s A Sin (Channel … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL announces Patrick Schweitzer as CEO of RED Production Company
Hulu, Foxtel, and BritBox amongst partners for SISTER’s drama Better
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has secured a raft of international acquisitions for SISTER’s Better across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the U.S. Following the series premiere on commissioning broadcaster BBC One in the UK earlier this year, streaming platform Hulu becomes the latest international partner to launch SISTER’s five-part series with US audiences now able to watch all episodes. Following successful international deals the series has also … [Read more...] about Hulu, Foxtel, and BritBox amongst partners for SISTER’s drama Better
FIFTH SEASON scores global sales for Jack Throne’s breakout BBC Drama Best Interests
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked the first wave of international sales for the highly acclaimed BBC One drama Best Interests (4 x 60’ / 6 x 45’). Created and written by BAFTA-winning writer Jack Thorne (Help, His Dark Materials, The Virtues), the series stars Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Quiz) and Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe, Together) and is produced by AC Chapter One in association with FIFTH SEASON. The series debuted on BBC One and iPlayer (UK) in June 2023. The first sales … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON scores global sales for Jack Throne’s breakout BBC Drama Best Interests
Vizrt and BBC Sport collaborate on Women’s World Cup coverage, Championing the Rise of Women’s Sport
Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, is working with BBC Sport to showcase the Women's World Cup, which is poised to be the best and biggest in history. This is the first time 32 nations are competing with viewership globally likely to exceed 2 billion. Recent research shows that consumption of women’s sports has increased by over 131%, and these figures are expected to grow. By teaming up with BBC Sport for the Women's World Cup, Vizrt aims … [Read more...] about Vizrt and BBC Sport collaborate on Women’s World Cup coverage, Championing the Rise of Women’s Sport