The BBC has acquired the critically acclaimed Australian romantic comedy Colin from Accounts, coming to BBC Two and iPlayer later this year. Created, written by and starring Patrick Brammall (Offspring, Glitch) and Harriet Dyer (The Invisible Man, No Activity), the eight-part series centres on Ashley and Gordon; two single(ish), complex humans who are brought together by a car accident and an injured dog. Colin from Accounts is about flawed, funny people choosing each other and … [Read more...] about The BBC acquires the critically acclaimed modern-day love story Colin from Accounts
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Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens in Malaysia
As part of the New Astro Experience, we are expanding our streaming service with more Asian entertainment by welcoming the Viu app to our platform. Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens, including the Ultra Box for popular shows such as KDramas Taxi Driver 2 and Delivery Man, as well as other shows including Thai and Indonesian dramas, Viu Original series, Korean variety shows and more upcoming local titles. In celebration of this launch, Astro is also rewarding all Ultra Box … [Read more...] about Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens in Malaysia
All3Media International sweeps up tenth territory for Optomen Television’s feel-good format Sory Your Life Out
All3Media International has announced that Optomen Television’s feel-good entertainment format Sort Your Life Out has reached its tenth territory, just over twelve months since the series original launch on BBC One in the UK. Media One’s & Core Production's adaptation for TV Prima in the Czech Republic has swept the number of local versions up to ten, following recent adaptations in New Zealand, where Warner Bros. Discovery commissioned an 8 x 1 hour series from South Pacific Pictures … [Read more...] about All3Media International sweeps up tenth territory for Optomen Television’s feel-good format Sory Your Life Out
STUDIOCANAL invests in new U.K. start yup production company BIRDIE PICTURES
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films has made a significant investment in new U.K. production house BIRDIE PICTURES announcing the company’s first project. Award-winning Founder and CEO of indie BIRDIE PICTURES, Phil Temple (Code 404, Two Weeks to Live, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, The Last Kingdom, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man,) was formerly Executive Producer at Kudos, where he was … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL invests in new U.K. start yup production company BIRDIE PICTURES
ZEE5 commissions the second season of popular BBC Drama – The Broken News in partnership with BBC Studios India
ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and multilingual storyteller for multiple entertainment seekers, in collaboration with BBC Studios India, is back with the second season of the successful and critically acclaimed series, The Broken News. The upcoming season will continue to capture the lives, lies, loves and struggles of journalists and their battle between truth and sensationalism. With a stellar lead cast returning to their roles, the upcoming chapter marks the … [Read more...] about ZEE5 commissions the second season of popular BBC Drama – The Broken News in partnership with BBC Studios India
BBC Studios licenses Doctor Foster format to Nippon TV in Japan
At its annual showcase event, BBC Studios and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading media and entertainment company, announced a new scripted format agreement that will see gripping psychological drama Doctor Foster remade for the Japanese audience. The Japanese adaptation will broadcast from 7 April on NTV. Originally written by Mike Bartlett and produced by Drama Republic, the BAFTA award-winning series centres around a trusted doctor whose life implodes when she suspects her husband of having an … [Read more...] about BBC Studios licenses Doctor Foster format to Nippon TV in Japan
