London – Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, has concluded a first-look agreement with UK production powerhouse Artists Studio, which will see the distributor and producer collaborating on a roster of new titles for the international market. The deal will grant Content Television a first-look on acquiring international rights to all Artists Studio productions developed independently of any third party commissions. Led by Gub Neal, Justin Thomson-Glover … [Read more...] about Content Television teams up with Artists Studio in exclusive distribution pact
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BBC World News and BBC.com launch “Live the Story” global marketing campaign
Singapore/London – The BBC announced that BBC World News and BBC.com will launch a new brand positioning and major global marketing campaign titled “Live the Story” today. The activity will include television, press, online, radio, Out of Home and experiential media. The campaign will span consumer and trade media with particular focus on Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and additional activity across other European markets and the U.S. According to BBC, the campaign focuses on … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC.com launch “Live the Story” global marketing campaign
“Dancing With The Stars” swings into first regional version in India
BBC Worldwide has joined with ETV Bangla, a family entertainment channel in West Bengal, to produce the first regional version of Dancing With The Stars (Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa). Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions India, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Bangla will air on ETV Bangla in March and aims to build on an established and popular format to a local audience for the first time. Myleeta Aga, General Manager and Creative Head of BBC Worldwide Productions India said, "Dancing With The Stars is an … [Read more...] about “Dancing With The Stars” swings into first regional version in India
The World’s Newsroom (on-location in London)
“Catwalk, Big Board.” At the call of the “command” from the gallery of Studio E, the technical director calls up a pre-digitised sequence. In a matter of seconds, as if in a synchronised “dance”, multiple robotic cameras truck across the studio floor (catwalk) silently but swiftly, finishing with a long shot of the news presenter against a gigantic LED screen (big board) displaying a looped video of the London cityscape in HD clarity, as pre-programmed lights … [Read more...] about The World’s Newsroom (on-location in London)
BBC commissions Oscar Pistorius documentary from Mentorn Media
Mentorn Media has been commissioned by BBC Three to make a fast-turnaround special on the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly shot to death by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. Pistorius, who won two Gold medals and a Silver at the Paralympic Games in London in 2012, is accused of murder but has plead not guilty. The hour-long documentary is commissioned by Fiona Campbell of the BBC and the Executive Producer for Mentorn is Steve Anderson. The Producer/Director is Nick London and Associate … [Read more...] about BBC commissions Oscar Pistorius documentary from Mentorn Media
BBC Worldwide commissions original format “Million Dollar Intern”
BBC Worldwide Channels has ordered Million Dollar Intern (10 x 48 mins), a brand new factual entertainment format from Outline Productions, to air on its network of BBC-branded channels around the world. The title reinforces BBC Worldwide Channels’ commitment to increasing the number of original programme hours on the global network to 100 by 2014. Million Dollar Intern will be fully funded by BBC Worldwide Channels as part of the strategy outlined by Vice President of Commissioning Tracy … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide commissions original format “Million Dollar Intern”
