The BBC has announced development of a brand new news programme, Outside Source, hosted by Ros Atkins, to be broadcast across its international platforms - BBC World Service Radio, BBC World News TV and BBC.com. Broadcasting live from the BBC’s Broadcasting House, London, the programme is launching initially on World Service Radio.The format will subsequently develop to provide audiences with a fully integrated web, radio and TV experience. Outside Source aims to open up the … [Read more...] about BBC’s “Outside Source” to broadcast across international platforms
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Atlantic concludes global sales for Attenborough series
London – Atlantic Productions, producer of the triple-Emmy-Award winning First Life (Discovery/ BBC), has concluded a number of key international sales for its new landmark series David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates (2 x 50’). Commissioned by the BBC in the UK, David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates tells the story of the evolution of back-boned animals. Using the … [Read more...] about Atlantic concludes global sales for Attenborough series
J.K. Rowling to make screenwriting debut in new film series
Burbank, California and London, UK – Warner Bros. Entertainment has announced an expanded creative partnership with world-renowned, best-selling author J.K. Rowling. At the center of the partnership is a new film series inspired by Harry Potter’s Hogwarts textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The announcement was made by Kevin Tsujihara, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. Entertainment.Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be an original … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling to make screenwriting debut in new film series
BBC World News to premiere new business programmes
London-Singapore-New York — BBC World News and BBC.com will boost their business coverage in the upcoming months. Starting September 2013, BBC will premiere a fresh line-up of programmes and online features from London, Johannesburg, Singapore and around the world. These include Talking Business with Linda Yueh, Escape from the Boardroom, Africa Business Report and Young and Jobless. At the heart of the channel’s enhanced business coverage, … [Read more...] about BBC World News to premiere new business programmes
BBC Earth and SEGA collaborate on nature attraction
Orbi, a new visitor attraction created by SEGA and BBC Earth was officially opened to the public in Japan by Naoya Tsurumi, COO & President SEGA Corporation and Amanda Hill, Chief Brands Officer for BBC Worldwide. Orbi is a multi-sensory attraction, allowing visitors to explore with sight, smell, touch and sound. Twelve different nature zones create experiences that would be impossible in the real world – such as being at the centre of a stampede and experiencing the … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and SEGA collaborate on nature attraction
BBC announces cast for “Doctor Who’s” 12th doctor
In a special live broadcast, the BBC has announced that the role of Doctor Who would next be played by Peter Capaldi. Amid much hype and speculation, Peter Capaldi was unveiled as the next Doctor during a special live television event on BBC ONE. Widely regarded as one of the biggest roles in British television, Capaldi will be the Twelfth Doctor and take over at Christmas. Peter Capaldi says, “Being asked to play The Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in … [Read more...] about BBC announces cast for “Doctor Who’s” 12th doctor
