Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a host of deals across three continents for Hartswood Films The Control Room. This successful first round of sales marks All3Media International’s first distribution agreement with Hartswood Films, the BAFTA, Peabody and RTS winning producer behind Sherlock and Dracula. Following its acclaimed premiere on BBC One, The Control Room has been acquired in Australia, where it will launch on BBC Studios, with a … [Read more...] about All3Media International announces deals for Hartswood Films ‘The Control Room’
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BBC Studios Showcase to return as an in-person event in 2023 in London
BBC Studios today announced its flagship content and customer event will return as an in-person experience in 2023 with a fresh focus on upstream creative projects from across its range of production houses, labels and partners. Taking place on 27th and 28th February, BBC Studios Showcase will relocate to London following nine years in Liverpool. Rebecca Glashow, CEO Global Distribution, BBC Studios said, "As the market, and our own business changes so does Showcase. Expect to see our … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Showcase to return as an in-person event in 2023 in London
Passion Distribution announces multiple deals for talent-led documentaries
Passion Distribution announces a raft of talent-led documentary sales including MIRIAM AND ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND (3 x 60’), STACEY DOOLEY: INSIDE THE CONVENT (1 x 60’) and WALKING HADRIAN’S WALL WITH ROBSON GREEN (3 x 60’). ABC (Australia), Gusto / Living Discovery (New Zealand), APT (USA), URTV (Sweden) and ERT - Tanweer as agent (Greece) have licenced MIRIAM AND ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND. In this documentary series Hollywood actors Miriam Margolyes and … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces multiple deals for talent-led documentaries
Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, announces the sale of the new eight-part historical drama Marie Antoinette to BBC First in Australia. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the latest international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale and follows last year’s pre-sale to UK public broadcaster BBC2. The BBC First agreement was negotiated by Kell Hoddinott, VP Australia and New Zealand, Banijay Rights. Created and written by … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
Humble Bee Films names Richard Thomson as Executive Chair
Leading Bristol-based independent premium factual production company Humble Bee Films announced that Richard Thomson has joined the company as Executive Chair. Former Wall to Wall Managing Director Thomson, who has also previously held senior management roles at Tiger Aspect, Endemol and Optomen Television has joined the Attenborough’s Life in Colour producer after working with the business for two years in a freelance Non-Executive Director capacity. Humble Bee Films was launched in … [Read more...] about Humble Bee Films names Richard Thomson as Executive Chair
Korean Broadcasting System and BBC Studios announce multi-year factual content deal
BBC Studios and South Korea’s leading national broadcaster, Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) announced the renewal of their long-term partnership with a multi-year content deal which will allow KBS exclusive access to the first windowing of blue-chip Natural History titles in South Korea. This includes Frozen Planet II, Dynasties II, and Planet Earth III. This renewal, which marks the 23rd year of partnership between BBC Studios and KBS, also includes a first-look at other premium … [Read more...] about Korean Broadcasting System and BBC Studios announce multi-year factual content deal