Leading UK independent premium factual production company Humble Bee Films announces the Netflix commission of a blue chip natural history series revealing the secret lives of wild baby animals. Narrated by BAFTA and International Emmy Award-winning actress Helena Bonham Carter, ‘Wild Babies’ (8 x 30’) reveals the moving and rarely seen stories of baby animals in the wild. The series follows the complex and varied stories of seventeen wild animal families including baby Lions, Wild Dogs, … [Read more...] about Netflix commissions Humble Bee Films to produce ‘Wild Babies’
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All3Media International confirms season three of ‘Van Der Valk’
Leading independent distributor All3Media International, in collaboration with co-production partners ARD Degeto (Germany), MASTERPIECE (USA), ITV (UK) and NPO (Holland) confirmed that Company Pictures’ hit detective drama Van der Valk has been commissioned for a third series. The order totals three new 2-hour episodes of the critically acclaimed Amsterdam-set detective drama, which is led by Marc Warren in the titular role of Commissaris Piet Van der Valk. Chris Murray continues as lead … [Read more...] about All3Media International confirms season three of ‘Van Der Valk’
BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announce Indonesian adaptation of ‘Doctor Foster’
BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announced a creative collaboration that will see Doctor Foster adapted for an Indonesian audience. Produced by Screenplay Films for Disney+ Hotstar, Doctor Foster is a story of a trusted doctor whose life implodes when she uncovers her husband’s infidelity. The show title in Indonesia will be Mendua (Between Two Hearts). With acclaimed director Pritagita Arianegara (Surga yang Tak Dirindukan 3) at the helm, Mendua will feature award-winning … [Read more...] about BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announce Indonesian adaptation of ‘Doctor Foster’
Banijay Rights acquires global distribution rights to BBC’s ‘The Drop’ and ‘Extraordinary Portraits’
Banijay Rights announced it has acquired global distribution rights to BBC factual entertainment shows The Drop and Extraordinary Portraits, as this week’s MIPTV gets under way. Created by Renowned Films for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, streetwear competition The Drop (8 x 60’) sees the UK’s most promising up-and-coming creative entrepreneurs go head-to-head to win the chance to have their first clothing line stocked in a major UK retailer. Across the competitive business format, the … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights acquires global distribution rights to BBC’s ‘The Drop’ and ‘Extraordinary Portraits’
BBC Studios and ZEE5 reveal the trailer for Indian adaptation of modern thriller ‘Gaalivaana’
Gaalivaana, the Indian adaptation of BBC modern thriller, One Of Us, marks BBC Studios’ first foray into the premium regional scripted market of India. The Indian adaptation will be headlined by Radikaa Sarathkumar and Sai Kumar, popularly known as dialogue king of Telugu, together with a sterling cast formed by Chandini Chowdary, Nandini Rai, Chaitanya Krishna, Thagubothu Ramesh, Saranya Pradeep and Ashritha Vemuganti. Directed by Sharan Kopisetty and produced by BBC Studios India and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and ZEE5 reveal the trailer for Indian adaptation of modern thriller ‘Gaalivaana’
Keshet International unveils its Spring 2022 slate ahead of MIPTV
Keshet International has revealed its Spring 2022 slate at a virtual preview event for international buyers, headlined by a raft of newly acquired factual shows, foreign-language dramas, and formats - including Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? (UK), Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness (UK), Roomies (Finland), Storm Lara (Belgium), Deep Crime Unit (Japan), Question Team (UK) and Family Dinner Date (Israel). Keren Shahar, KI’s COO and President of Distribution, says, “We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Keshet International unveils its Spring 2022 slate ahead of MIPTV
