London/Amsterdam – Fox Networks Group (FNG) Europe and Africa has announced a multi-season licensing agreement with CBS Studios International for the UK exclusive first-window rights to CBS’s new break out hit BULL. Launching on FOX UK in the New Year, this deal builds on FNG UK’s successful portfolio of CBS programming, including NCIS, and follows the acquisition of BULL for other FNG markets including Spain, Portugal, Turkey and Sweden. Toby Etheridge, Head of Programming FNG UK, … [Read more...] about Fox Networks acquires BULL
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CAKE launches new preschool series
London – Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE have been appointed to distribute a brand new preschool series Tolibob. Produced by Beakus in association with Cloth Cat, for CBeebies in UK and ABC in Australia, Tolibob will launch at MIPCOM with CAKE selling worldwide rights excluding Japan. Tolibob is inventive and interactive, inspiring creative play in younger children, who will marvel at the funny and curious characters coming to life, whilst older children will see how simple shapes … [Read more...] about CAKE launches new preschool series
BBC Worldwide to launch premium BBC channel on Foxtel
Sydney – BBC Worldwide is set to launch a premium BBC channel on Foxtel offering premiere British drama and comedy, ad-break free and as close to UK transmission as possible in a new multi-platform deal for the BBC that aims to create a direct relationship with Australian audiences. Launching as part of the Foxtel Drama & Lifestyle package in mid-2014, the channel will feature first-run programming from the BBC and other British producers, which will not be … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch premium BBC channel on Foxtel
BBC America to co-produce “Burton and Taylor” for its drama block
U.S. - BBC America has announced that it would be co-producing for its drama block, Dramaville, Burton and Taylor, starring Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter. Written by William Ivory, the 90-minute drama follows Hollywood most volatile on-again-off-again lovers, public and private relationship played out against their ill-fated appearance in a 1983 revival of Noel Coward's stage play, Private Lives. The drama, a BBC Drama Production for BBC Four, will be distributed internationally by BBC … [Read more...] about BBC America to co-produce “Burton and Taylor” for its drama block
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