Television Asia Plus recently spoke to Chris Davies, BBC Global News’ Executive Vice President for Marketing and Distribution as he outlined what Asia should look forward to from BBC this year, as well as growth and upcoming partnerships. Television Asia Plus (TVA): What new activities from BBC Global News should Asia look forward to in 2021? Chris Davies (CD): There are a number of major events happening in the region this year. Our team of expert presenters and correspondents will report … [Read more...] about Q&A with BBC Global News’ Chris Davies
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StudioCanal sells multiple hours of premium European drama across Asia
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold a slew of its premium dramas to top broadcasters and platforms throughout Asia, ahead of the forthcoming MIP CHINA event which kicks off on 28 June. Canal+ Creation Originale series ZeroZeroZero, Possessions and War of the Worlds lead the way into a number of fruitful partnerships across the region. In Japan, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation has … [Read more...] about StudioCanal sells multiple hours of premium European drama across Asia
All3media International signs further deals for ‘Baptiste’ across the world
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a host of new deals for Two Brothers Pictures latest instalment of detective drama Baptiste, ahead of its BBC One premiere in the UK. Following these deals, All3Media International has now sold Baptiste to more than 180 territories across five continents including US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Broadcast partners include Masterpiece in North America, TOHOKUSHINSHA in Japan, Sky (New Zealand) as well as a pan territory … [Read more...] about All3media International signs further deals for ‘Baptiste’ across the world
Passion Distribution announces series of global sales for history and documentary programming
Passion Distribution has secured a raft of global sales for History and Documentary programming including NUREMBURG: THE NAZIS ON TRIAL (1 x 90’), THE GREAT PLAGUE (3 x 60’) and landmark series 1000 YEARS OF HISTORY (6 x 120’ and 12 x 60’). Documentary NUREMBURG: THE NAZIS ON TRIAL (1 x 90’), uses archive and recently recovered, newly digitised filmed material to follow the twists and turns of the most incredible war crimes trial the world has ever seen. SBS (Australia), HISTOIRE (France), DR … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces series of global sales for history and documentary programming
‘Van Der Valk’ season two begins production in Amsterdam
Leading independent distributor All3Media International – together with partners ARD Degeto, Germany; Masterpiece, USA; ITV, UK; and NPO, Holland confirmed that the second season of Amsterdam-based detective series Van Der Valk has begun production. Michele Buck is Executive Producer for Company Pictures and Chris Murray returns as lead writer and showrunner. Marc Warren reprises his role as Commissaris Piet Van der Valk, and Maimie McCoy, Luke Allen-Gale, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Darrell … [Read more...] about ‘Van Der Valk’ season two begins production in Amsterdam
ITV Studios and BBC Studios India ink deal to create premium dramas
ITV Studios and BBC Studios India have signed a production partnership deal to adapt popular ITV Studios scripted dramas in India. BBC Studios India will bring to life the popular ITV Studios hits Gold Digger, Sticks and Stones, Trauma and 35 Days. The deal is the first of its kind and will allow both entities to scale greater heights and reach wider audiences in India with their rich slate of premium dramas. BBC Studios will also look at taking these dramas to the ever-growing popular regional … [Read more...] about ITV Studios and BBC Studios India ink deal to create premium dramas
