Netflix announced that it is developing 15 unscripted projects, seven of which are already available or launching this year. The new slate includes a rich variety of genres, from comedy, reality television to documentaries. Fans of dating shows can look forward to Love Village as well as a new season of The Future Diary, while Love is Blind: Japan is now casting for its second season, which is set to launch next year. Netflix is also rolling out a wide selection of documentaries ranging … [Read more...] about Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate
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International production companies race to option ‘Race Against The Tide’
Further to its recent announcement of a new focus on formats, Distribution360 is pleased to announce options with tremendous production partners in key territories for its competition title, Race Against the Tide. D360 can confirm the first options for the Race Against the Tide format have been signed in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the UK & Ireland. Eureka Productions (Holy Moley, Full Bloom, The Voice) has taken the format in Australia, Free Kings (Bake Off, … [Read more...] about International production companies race to option ‘Race Against The Tide’
BBC increases access to news on Ukraine and Russia
BBC News is increasing access to its independent journalism on the invasion of Ukraine. Starting March 9th it will make a daily half-hour news bulletin (broadcast at 2000 GMT) available free of charge to other broadcasters who are members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Audiences will get the chance to watch Outside Source, normally presented by Ros Atkins, from Monday to Thursday, and a BBC News bulletin from Friday to Sunday. Given the current news agenda, BBC expects the news … [Read more...] about BBC increases access to news on Ukraine and Russia
Jamie Dornan’s ‘The Tourist’ discovers its final destinations
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a raft of sales for the compelling Australian set thriller The Tourist, following its ratings winning, critically acclaimed launch in the UK, Australia and US. Praised internationally, the series has received glowing reviews - described by The New York Times as ‘gripping and full of surprises,' The Guardian as ‘explosively entertaining’ and the Sydney Morning Herald as ‘a beautiful, thrilling mystery’. The first episode … [Read more...] about Jamie Dornan’s ‘The Tourist’ discovers its final destinations
Martin Sadofski joins Spirit Studios as Head of Scripted
Spirit Studios, the Channel 4-backed independent content production company has appointed renowned, award-winning screenwriter and producer Martin Sadofski as its first Head of Scripted. Martin, who comes from a Jewish, Eastern European background, will develop projects in scripted drama and comedy aligned to the company’s vision of telling stories that break out of traditional silos whilst changing the world for the better. A former writer with the Royal Court and National Theatre, Martin … [Read more...] about Martin Sadofski joins Spirit Studios as Head of Scripted
BBC Studios expands reach of premium British drama through new partnership with MX Player
BBC Studios announced a new content deal with MX Player, marking the inaugural partnership between India’s entertainment super app and BBC Studios. This new deal is set to strengthen MX Player’s content portfolio with award-winning bold, British drama and will be catering to the demands of audiences in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Pakistan. The announcement reflects BBC Studios’ commitment to building new partnerships in India and was made as part of BBC Studios’ … [Read more...] about BBC Studios expands reach of premium British drama through new partnership with MX Player
