After playing iconic cop roles through his career in Bollywood, actor Ajay Devgn will now be seen in an intense and gritty new copy avatar as he makes his grand entry into the digital space with his first-ever crime-drama series Rudra - The Edge of Darkness, coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The Hotstar Specials series will soon be going into production and will be shot across iconic locales in Mumbai. An engaging and dark new take on cop stories, combined with a unique storytelling format and … [Read more...] about Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn to make his digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a crime-drama series
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Wag Entertainment appoints Bridget Boseley as first Creative Director
Asacha Media Group’s Wag Entertainment has hired former Spun Gold Head of Factual Bridget Boseley in the newly created role of Creative Director. The appointment is part of Wag’s strategy to expand their output in the UK market and develop business for streaming platforms. Boseley, who was instrumental in expanding Spun Gold’s documentary output over the last 3 years, will take up the position immediately. Her recent Executive Producer credits include ratings hit Inside Monaco for … [Read more...] about Wag Entertainment appoints Bridget Boseley as first Creative Director
BBC News announces coverage plans for the funeral of HRH Prince Philip
BBC World News, the BBC’s global 24-hour news channel, announced its coverage plans around the funeral of HRH Prince Philip. This special live coverage from Windsor Castle will air at 1700, 1800 and 1900 HKT, and the coverage of the ceremonial Funeral of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will be live from 1930 - 2320 HKT. Her Majesty The Queen, together with other members of the Royal Family will attend the Funeral Service. A full military procession and members of the Royal Family will accompany … [Read more...] about BBC News announces coverage plans for the funeral of HRH Prince Philip
BBC Studios licenses the scripted format ‘Doctor Foster’ to ABS-CBN
BBC Studios and ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines leading media and entertainment company, announced a new scripted format agreement that will see gripping psychological drama Doctor Foster remade for the Filipino audience. Originally written by Mike Bartlett and produced by Drama Republic, the BAFTA award-winning series centres around a trusted doctor whose life implodes when she suspects her husband of having an affair. The local 50 x 60’ series will be made by ABS-CBN Entertainment and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios licenses the scripted format ‘Doctor Foster’ to ABS-CBN
Sutikki builds leadership team with trio of new talent
London based Sutikki, an active disruptor in the children’s entertainment space, has announced the appointment of three seasoned executives to further bolster its dynamic leadership team. Infused with the ideal combination of big brand and major studio experience and a refreshing entrepreneurial spirit, the company will now significantly accelerate the growth of its brand portfolio and will also make a substantial investment in new acquisitions and creative opportunities throughout 2021 and … [Read more...] about Sutikki builds leadership team with trio of new talent
Phil Hardman appointed Senior Vice President & General Manager – Asia for BBC Studios
BBC Studios will align the key markets of India, South East Asia, Japan and Korea, in a group to be led by Phil Hardman as the new SVP & GM – Asia, BBC Studios. The appointment was announced by Jon Penn, EVP, APAC, BBC Studios, as he outlined a simpler, more agile APAC structure to help drive future growth in the region. In this new role, Phil will lead the Global Distribution teams working in Singapore, Mumbai and Seoul, as well as hold responsibility for developing the Asia growth … [Read more...] about Phil Hardman appointed Senior Vice President & General Manager – Asia for BBC Studios
