London - A+E Networks UK has commissioned leading UK production company Avalon to produce a brand new documentary series: James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain. The 6x60’ series, due to air on HISTORY in early 2018, takes a unique and unprecedented look at some of the most impactful events that affected Britain in the 20th and 21stcenturies. Presented by award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Cold Feet, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man), the original six-part series unpicks the events that led to … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Avalon produce Disasters That Changed Britain
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CNN announces royal baby coverage
CNN’s New Day co-host Kate Bolduan will interview friends and family of the British royals to gain insight into the first born child of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and William, Duke of Cambridge and heir to the throne in the CNN Special, Will and Kate Plus One. As the birth approaches, Bolduan will report from England and Scotland on the journey leading up to the occasion. The one-hour special airs July 18, 2013 on CNN and airs on CNN International … [Read more...] about CNN announces royal baby coverage
Banijay signs global deal totalling more than 200 hours of content
Banijay International reports strong sales from its portfolio of finished programmes, as more than 200 hours of content have been picked up by a variety of international broadcasters. New deals include the acquisition of four seasons of Screentime’s observational documentary series RBT by Britain’s UKTV. 51 half-hour episodes of RBT, originally produced for Nine Network Australia, are set to air on UKTV’s Watch channel. Primetime reality-talent … [Read more...] about Banijay signs global deal totalling more than 200 hours of content
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube launch online talent contest
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube have announced that they are launching You Generation, a global online talent contest seeking entries from people with unconventional and original talents from musicians and photographers to make up artists, magicians and chefs. The contest, due to run for a year starting next month, will seek auditions in a different category of talent every two weeks. Entrants can upload their pieces on a dedicated YouTube channel, to be viewed by the public … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube launch online talent contest
