Actively involved from inception, German TV network Super RTL has secured formats rights to produce a German language version of Australia-based Beyond Distribution’s History Hunters, with local hosts. Casting is currently underway for two hosts and will broadcast towards the end of 2013. Super RTL says it is hopeful that this latest collaboration with Beyond will be just as successful for them as previous Beyond titles – Kid Detectives and Backyard Science. History Hunters is an … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Super RTL picks up Beyond’s History Hunters
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Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
Beyond Distribution is set to launch 100 hours of content produced by Beyond Productions, Beyond Action and Beyond Screen Production at MIPTV. New series include social documentary series Hidden In America (6 x 60’), produced for Destination America and children’s edutainment series History Hunters (26 x 30’), commissioned by Super RTL, TV Ontario, ABC Australia and Seven Network Australia. Returning series include MythBusters 8 (30 x 60’), Dark Minds 2 (8 x … [Read more...] about Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
Michael Murphy appointed acting General Manager for Beyond Distribution
Mikael Borglund, CEO and Managing Director of Beyond International Limited, has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy as acting General Manager of Beyond Distribution, following the resignation of Fiona Crago. Crago is stepping down to pursue further university studies but says she will remain involved in the industry as a Director of Screenrights. “Fiona has been with Beyond since 1997, when she joined the legal department of the Group. For the past ten years Fiona has been … [Read more...] about Michael Murphy appointed acting General Manager for Beyond Distribution
Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Get Squiggling Letters Beyond Distribution has acquired two more children’s titles from UK producer Dot To Dot Productions – Totally Rubbish and Get Squiggling Letters. Beyond will launch these two new series, commissioned for CBBC and CBeebies respectively, at MIPTV in April. Totally Rubbish (10 x 30’) is an art show where presenters Michelle Ackerley and Nigel Clarke turn worthless trash into creative and useful stuff. The series focuses on recycling, upcycling and … [Read more...] about Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Beyond sells 650 hours across Asia Pacific region
Beyond has confirmed a total sales volume that adds up to 650 hours for the past six months in mostly factual and children’s content. Key production companies include Beyond, Whalley-Abbey Media, Greenstone, Rockhopper TV, Castlewood Productions, RTR Media, among others. A significant package deal which totals 100 hours of lifestyle programming has been confirmed with Fetch TV in Australia. Shows in this package includes The Stagers, All for One With Debbie Travis, Burn My Mortgage, Buy … [Read more...] about Beyond sells 650 hours across Asia Pacific region
Emmy nod again for MythBusters
Beyond Productions’ MythBusters has been nominated for an Emmy® Award, for the third year running, in the Outstanding Reality Program category. The nominated episode features President of the United States, Barack Obama, who called on the Mythbusters to test myths of his choosing. Now in its 8th season, Mythbusters, led by Jamie Hynamen and Adam Savage, have solved more than 800 myths and in the process detonated 7 tonnes of explosives and destroyed over 100 cars. The series is … [Read more...] about Emmy nod again for MythBusters
