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
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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
BBC Studios partners with Vuulr to list over 3,000 hours of premium British content in Asia
Vuulr, the leading online content marketplace for film and T.V. today, announced that BBC Studios has signed an agreement to list over 3,000 hours of its premium British content on the Vuulr marketplace, with more being made available in the coming months. BBC Studios’ library of premium Documentary, Comedy, Factual Entertainment and Lifestyle content will be immediately made available for licensing to customers in Asia, featuring titles like Top Gear, The Great British Bake Off, … [Read more...] about BBC Studios partners with Vuulr to list over 3,000 hours of premium British content in Asia
All3Media International announces sales for Projector Pictures and Clapperboard Studios’ ‘The Holiday’
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a raft of sales for Projector Pictures’ and Clapperboard Studios’ thriller The Holiday, with broadcasters across three continents set to air the adaptation of T.M. Logan’s bestselling novel. These deals follow the four-part series ratings-winning launch in the UK, where it currently ranks as one of Channel 5’s top 10 programmes since February 2016. Jill Halfpenny (The Drowning) and Owen … [Read more...] about All3Media International announces sales for Projector Pictures and Clapperboard Studios’ ‘The Holiday’
Brightcove appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Office
Brightcove Inc., the leading intelligent video streaming, monetization, and communications platform, announced a key executive hire. David Beck will join Brightcove as its first Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, leading strategy, business development, and corporate development for the Company. Working closely with recently appointed CEO, Marc DeBevoise, Beck will be focused on developing strategies that enhance current offerings and create opportunities to expand Brightcove’s … [Read more...] about Brightcove appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Office
BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
In Extreme Conservation, airing in June on BBC World News and BBC Reel, BBC wildlife and conservation presenter Michaela Strachan tours the world meeting the individuals fighting against the extinction of species or even entire habitats, telling the extraordinary stories of their battle against the odds to help us all. For the first episode, The Maldives Michaela investigates the existential threat this stunning island nation faces, as these sandy islands are literally being washed off the … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
