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
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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
All3Media International appoints new VP Sales in Asia Pacific
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has appointed a new VP Sales in its Asia-Pacific office, as Tony Ziran Tang joins to handle sales and co-productions of the company’s multi-genre programming and formats portfolio in China, Korea, Japan. Reporting to Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia Pacific, Tony will be responsible for finished programme and format sales activities in the territories, working across TV, local digital platforms and home entertainment. Having joined as a Format … [Read more...] about All3Media International appoints new VP Sales in Asia Pacific
BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
BBC Studios and MyVideo, the video streaming service under Taiwan Mobile, today launched the flagship SVOD streaming platform, BBC PLAYER, for viewers in Taiwan. Featuring six BBC Studios brands, including BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC First, BBC Brit, BBC Kids, and CBeebies, it encompasses a wide range of programme genres. Now, Taiwan audiences will be able to enjoy a full curated line-up of BBC Studios’ video on demand services in one single destination with 3,000 hours of premium content. As … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
Granite Harbour licensed to BritBox and Acorn TV
Eccho Rights have concluded deals with BRITBOX International and ACORN TV, for the British crime drama GRANITE HARBOUR. BRITBOX have confirmed that GRANITE HARBOUR is set to premier on August 1st and will be available for audiences in the US and Canada. ACORN TV will be airing the drama in Australia and New Zealand, later this autumn. GRANITE HARBOUR, produced by LA PRODUCTIONS in … [Read more...] about Granite Harbour licensed to BritBox and Acorn TV
BBC Player and BBC Kids collaborate with Prime Video Channels to make a grand entry into India
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, and BBC Studios launched BBC Player and BBC Kids on Prime Video Channels in India. The subscription-based service will provide Indian viewers a curated line-up of popular British content spanning from world-class original British dramas, comedy, documentaries, factual shows, entertainment to lifestyle programming and children’s shows – all on a single destination, for the first time in India. Prime members … [Read more...] about BBC Player and BBC Kids collaborate with Prime Video Channels to make a grand entry into India
