Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced it has signed a landmark premium scripted and factual package deal with Australian public broadcaster ABC. The agreement comprises Welsh crime drama The One That Got Away, family saga The Hardacres, the modern re-imagining of iconic detective series Bergerac, the forthcoming Grantchester season 10 and revealing documentary series Picasso. The deal was negotiated by Lyle Bettson-Barker, … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Signs Premium Scripted and Factual Package Deal with ABC in Australia
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Indiepics hires Eoin O’Shea as its Head of International
Irish specialist unscripted production company Indiepics has announced it has hired the formerly London based showrunner, Eoin O’Shea for the new role of Head of International. O'Shea will be responsible for developing a new slate of films and series for international networks and streamers. Building on Indiepics’ strong position in the Irish market, he will develop relationships with international distributors and co-production partners. O'Shea will also assume Executive Producer duties. He … [Read more...] about Indiepics hires Eoin O’Shea as its Head of International
Seven.One Studios International inks slate of deals across its scripted slate
Seven.One Studios International closed a raft of European and Australian deals across its scripted slate, following a successful MIPCOM. Deals have been concluded for a range of English-language series including long-running premium dramas and young-skewing comedies. Season four of the hit period crime drama Vienna Blood (S4: 2 x 90’ or 4 x 45’; total episodes: 11 x 90' or 22 x 45'), which launched at MIPCOM 2024, has sold to Mediawan Rights for French-speaking Europe, RTP Portugal, Movistar … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International inks slate of deals across its scripted slate
BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
The BBC World Service has announced the launch of Purple Heart Warriors, a six-part drama inspired by real events by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita. The series transports audiences to the fields of World War Two alongside the brave young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they battle to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Narrated by Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharpe (The White Lotus), Purple Heart Warriors follows the story of Ken … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
BBC World Service in Kuala Lumpur to record The Arts Hour On Tour
The BBC World Service is bringing its flagship arts and culture programme The Arts Hour on Tour to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday 26th November 2024, featuring live performances and interviews with leading creatives from the city and country. The programme will feature live performances and star guest interviews with leading Malaysian creatives who will join BBC presenter Nikki Bedi on stage, along with a live audience, to discuss the themes of cultural life in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia right … [Read more...] about BBC World Service in Kuala Lumpur to record The Arts Hour On Tour
OUTtv and the BBC co-commission Glow Up season 7
OUTtv, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ streaming service, is partnering with the BBC to co-commission season seven of hit reality competition series Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make Up Star. Having previously boarded as the new exclusive global SVoD rights holder excluding the UK for season six, they are expanding their partnership and stepping into the role of co-commissioner for the highly anticipated seventh instalment of the series. Glow Up is broadcast on BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK. Produced … [Read more...] about OUTtv and the BBC co-commission Glow Up season 7
