Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that André Renaud will join the business in November as Global Vice President Finished and Format Sales, and Revenue Generation. Based in London and reporting directly to Andrew Zein, WBITVP’s EVP Creative, Format Development and Sales, André will take direct responsibility for overseeing the teams selling the company’s impressive catalogue of world-beating formats and unscripted finished tape shows around the globe – … [Read more...] about André Renaud set to join WBITVP, leading global format & tape sales
BBC
BBC World Service launches a new series of education programme “Dars” for Afghan children
BBC World Service’s education programme for Afghan children barred from school, Dars returns for a new series on Saturday 28 September. Supported by Malala Fund, the fourth series of Dars brings new themes and content including dealing with psychological trauma, bespoke maths lessons, and conversations about climate change and media literacy. Dars (“Lesson” in Dari and Pashto) is a half-hour TV, radio and online programme, produced and broadcast in two of Afghanistan’s national languages, Dari … [Read more...] about BBC World Service launches a new series of education programme “Dars” for Afghan children
Prime Video Announces the Indian Adaptation of Internationally Acclaimed Reality Show — The Traitors
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has announced the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed ultimate game of trust and deception, The Traitors. Collaborating with leading independent distributor All3Media International for the local adaptation of IDTV’s BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning global format that is produced by BBC Studios India Productions, Prime Video India will showcase the unscripted Original reality show. Emerging as one of the fastest-growing reality … [Read more...] about Prime Video Announces the Indian Adaptation of Internationally Acclaimed Reality Show — The Traitors
RTS launches pioneering Mini MBA to supercharge understanding of TV and Streaming
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is launching a unique online course that will help to plug the TV skills gap and fast track careers. Launching later this month (September), the RTS Mini MBA, a first in the industry, is aimed at media professionals who are focused on broadening their skillset and progressing their careers, as well as those in adjacent sectors who are seeking a thorough grounding in television and streaming media. The new initiative, that is CPD accredited, follows a DCMS … [Read more...] about RTS launches pioneering Mini MBA to supercharge understanding of TV and Streaming
All3Media International uncloaks new versions of global format phenomenon The Traitors
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a new round of adaptations for IDTV’s global format phenomenon The Traitors. The Traitors will travel to Africa for the first time with Primedia Studios, media giant Primedia’s television content and distribution hub. Primedia Studios has acquired the rights to create a local version of the show for African audiences. Additionally, All3Media International has revealed a Romanian version has been commissioned by Pro … [Read more...] about All3Media International uncloaks new versions of global format phenomenon The Traitors
Keshet International launches MIPCOM 2024 slates with three addtional acquisitions
Keshet International (KI) has secured the international distribution rights to a further raft of content for its MIPCOM 2024 slate, including Keshet 12’s romcom Save the Date (Bekarov Etzli); TV JOJ’s sophisticated thriller Too Much Love; Netflix’s crime drama Rough Diamonds; Apple TV’s Echo 3; and BBC One’s crimefighting docuseries SAS: Catching the Criminals with Billy Billingham. Kelly Wright, KI’s MD of Distribution, says, “We’re thrilled to be supplementing our buzziest drama slate yet … [Read more...] about Keshet International launches MIPCOM 2024 slates with three addtional acquisitions
