Multi award-winning indie Yeti Television has announced its commission from Channel 4, for the upcoming documentary National Trust: My Historic Home (1x60’) which will air on 23rd February. Opening the door to some of the National Trust’s most remarkable homes, the 60-minute documentary explores the stories of the ordinary people living in these homes. More than 500 properties in the UK are in the safekeeping of the National Trust, and over 50,000 people work to look after them, with a lucky … [Read more...] about Yeti unlocks Britain’s historic homes for Channel 4
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Freedom Scripted opens offices in London and Berlin
Glasgow-based indie production company Freedom Scripted today announces two offices in London and Berlin, as well as new partnerships in Berlin and Lisbon. The expansion also sees the promotion of Nancy Napper Canter to Head of Development in London, and Tessa Buchanan to Development Exec in the Glasgow office. Having secured investment from the Channel 4 Indie Growth Fund in 2022 and a first look deal with All3Media International early in 2023, the company has had significant growth over the … [Read more...] about Freedom Scripted opens offices in London and Berlin
Global Screen sells key Drama Series to Channel 4
Leading European distributor Global Screen, a TELEPOOL brand, has sold three major drama series to the UK’s Walter Presents partnered with Channel 4. Premium series Hostage, The Palace and The New Front will be available in the UK later this year. Hostage and The Palace will also be exclusively available in the United States of America and Canada. A six-part thriller set in the long shadow of the “War on Terror”, Hostage, is a nail-biting study of people imprisoned by their pasts. The … [Read more...] about Global Screen sells key Drama Series to Channel 4
Ben Wheatley’s Generation Z reveals first look and killer cast
Channel 4 has revealed a selection of first-look images alongside the cast joining Ben Wheatley’s high octane and darkly comic series, Generation Z. Currently in production and filming in Wales, the 6-part series produced by The Forge (Help, National Treasure, Kiri) is a coming-of-age parable for our very strange times. Set in the fictional town of Dambury, the kind of place with stark opportunities and not much to do. Grey, unassuming, forgotten. It’s the last place you’d expect the apocalypse … [Read more...] about Ben Wheatley’s Generation Z reveals first look and killer cast
BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
BBC Studios announced that it will be heading to MIPCOM with a standout slate packed with distinct, high-quality programming across all genres. Rebecca Glashow and Ralph Lee, CEOs for Global Distribution and Production, will participate in a fireside chat to discuss how BBC Studios is leveraging its global reach, unique creative depth, diverse content portfolio and commercial strength to support commissioning and distribution customers and breakthrough in a global content marketplace with … [Read more...] about BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
Luti Media’s Blue Therapy series finds new partners in BET+ and Prime Video Africa
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced new partners for Luti Media’s and Trend Centrl’s highly anticipated, innovative and diverse entertainment series with a blend of constructed reality and high drama which will launch in the UK on E4 on 5th October as In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy. All3Media International has secured a deal with BET+ in the US, the premium streaming service for Black content and culture. In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy will air on BET+ … [Read more...] about Luti Media’s Blue Therapy series finds new partners in BET+ and Prime Video Africa