BBC Studios has announced pre-sales of its Natural History Unit’s stunning new landmark series, The Green Planet, presented by Sir David Attenborough. The five-part series produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit for BBC and PBS, and co-produced by the Open University, bilibili, ZDF German Television, France Télévisions and NHK has pre-sold to Australia (Nine), New Zealand (TVNZ), Canada (Radio-Canada), Denmark (DR), Norway (NRK), Spain (Movistar+), Estonia (ERR), Lithuania (LRT), Latvia … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces pre-sales for landmark Natural History series ‘The Green Planet’
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History and travel series on the move ahead of MIPCOM through DCD Rights
Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights has pre-sold two of its brand new factual series to a wide range of broadcasters ahead of the titles’ main launches at MIPCOM this month. Produced during the lockdown and now with a full 6 x 60’ episodes available, Treasures with Bettany Hughes has been acquired by SBS Australia, VRT Belgium, Geo Television for German-speaking Europe, Viasat World for Central & Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and CIS and the Knowledge Network in Canada. This … [Read more...] about History and travel series on the move ahead of MIPCOM through DCD Rights
Banijay Rights courts BBC for ‘Marie Antoinette’ Deal
Banijay Rights announced that UK public broadcaster BBC Two has pre-bought new eight-part historical drama Marie Antionette. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the first international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale. The agreement was negotiated by Chris Stewart, SVP Sales, UK & Eire, Banijay Rights. Created and written by Deborah Davis (The Favourite), Marie Antoinette tells the story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights courts BBC for ‘Marie Antoinette’ Deal
Hits and Hits Movies expand reach in Indonesia with launch on IndiHome
Rewind Networks is pleased to announce the launch of HITS and HITS MOVIES on IndiHome, Telkom Indonesia’s nationwide fixed broadband service delivering internet, telephone and video entertainment. Starting October 1st, 2021, HITS will be available on Channel 507 (SD), 965 (HD) and HITS MOVIES on Channel 606 (SD), 966 (HD) on IndiHome TV and USeeTV GO app services. Both channels will be available in HD with Bahasa Indonesia subtitles, expanding the network’s reach to more than 23 million homes … [Read more...] about Hits and Hits Movies expand reach in Indonesia with launch on IndiHome
Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
Highly successful and double Emmy® nominated UK indie SWR Media is now rebranded as Dash Pictures, it was announced by the company’s Founder and Executive Producer, Daniel Sharp. Based in London and Los Angeles, Daniel has directed and produced for SVOD, national and cable networks on one-hour, episodic US and international shows. Dash Pictures, along with international distributor Abacus Media Rights, also revealed first look images of its brand-new project Vikings: The Rise and Fall with … [Read more...] about Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
BBC Studios secures international pre-sales for premium factual titles ‘Universe’ and ‘The Mating Game’
BBC Studios announced that it has secured international pre-sales for Universe, a five-part science series from the makers of The Planets, alongside landmark natural history series The Mating Game from Silverback Films. Universe takes viewers on an interstellar journey to places that we didn’t even know existed 10 years ago, revealing awe-inspiring wonders and recreating dramatic moments that defined Earth’s destiny – and our own. Using stunning CGI imagery, the latest scientific research, and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios secures international pre-sales for premium factual titles ‘Universe’ and ‘The Mating Game’
