Launching on BBC2, Serena reaches beyond the sports world to provide an unfiltered glimpse into the life of one of the greatest sports icons of this generation during her historic 2015 - 2016 season. Produced by Film45, the 1 x 120 documentary is executively produced by the award-winning Peter Berg (Lone Survivor, Friday Night Lights), directed by Ryan White (Good Ol’ Freda, Case Against 8) and distributed globally by FremantleMedia International. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia wins top BBC slot
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Hat Trick International draws new deals
London – Independent UK distributor Hat Trick International has closed a host of new deals globally for Outline Productions’ factual entertainment content, shipping new titles to Australia, the USA, Europe and Asia as part of its ongoing output deal with the renowned UK indie producer. Ahead of its launch at MIPCOM 2014, Hat Trick International has signed a presale deal with Lifestyle in Australia for Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever, the new (6 x 30’) series produced … [Read more...] about Hat Trick International draws new deals
MIPTV: Hat Trick International to distribute Keo Films’ series
London – Independent distributor Hat Trick International has pre-sold the brand new factual entertainment series I Bought My Own Rainforest to broadcasters in Australia, Scandinavia and Central and Eastern Europe. Produced by award-winning Keo Films, I Bought My Own Rainforest sees wildlife photographer Charlie Hamilton-Jones use his own cash to save a section of Peru’s magical rainforest from destruction. The 3 x 60’ series, soon to air on the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Hat Trick International to distribute Keo Films’ series
BBC to air NHK’s “Giant Squid”
Tokyo - NHK's Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid will air on BBC2 on July 13. Viewers in the UK will be able to enjoy the programme in a Natural World special entitled Giant Squid: Filming the Impossible. The programme was licensed through NHK affiliate NHK Enterprises. The documentary is about the largest-ever international quest to capture the legendary giant squid on film in its natural habitat. A team of scientists and crew from NHK and Discovery U.S. … [Read more...] about BBC to air NHK’s “Giant Squid”
Bake Off format comes to America
CBS has ordered a new alternative series, Bake Off (working title), based on the hit UK format The Great British Bake Off, for broadcast next year. The series will feature skilled amateur Americans competing in baking challenges, with one ultimately being crowned the winner. The Great British Bake Off has become a ratings sensation in the UK. The third season finale, which aired on October 16, was one of the highest-rated BBC2 originated shows in the last six years, earning a 25.3% … [Read more...] about Bake Off format comes to America
Sony Pictures Television secures new formats
London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is expanding its non-scripted offering with acquisitions, commissions and a talent tie-in ahead of MIPCOM. Breakaway, one of SPT’s newest gameshows, has been picked up by Egypt’s Al Hayat, with SPT Arabia commissioned to produce a local version to be stripped through weekdays. BBC also ordered a second series of Breakaway following its successful debut season on BBC2 earlier this year. SPT has also acquired two new, non-scripted formats … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television secures new formats
