The new Fifty Fathoms and Keshet UK series The A Word aired for the first time on BBC One and held an average of 4.7 million viewers, which increased to 5 million in the final 15 minutes. The numbers were double that on ITV1 and Channel 4 and 1.2% above the average annual share for the slot. The show has since become the most the second most-watched on BBC iPlayer. The impact of the premiere was also demonstrated through social media activity which revealed a nationwide conversation about … [Read more...] about The A Word premiere’s success
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The Island’ lands first deal in Germany
Endemol Shine Group announced that The Island will be launching in Germany for the first time. Produced by Endemol Shine Germany, the series will be filmed this summer and air on ProSieben in 2015. Originally produced in the UK by Shine TV and Bear Grylls Ventures for Channel 4, Germany is the fourth territory to pick up The Island, which has already successfully aired in France and the U.S. In the UK, the second series of The Island doubled Channel 4’s primetime average; hitting a peak … [Read more...] about The Island’ lands first deal in Germany
DCD Rights to launch largest slate
London − Independent UK based distributor DCD Rights will launch its largest slate of factual content to date at MIPTV, as it continues to sign collaborations with independent producers including Tern TV, Rize USA and Matchlight. Combined with its recent acquisition of the Electric Sky library, the DCD Rights non-scripted portfolio now numbers 1,600 hours of diverse programming. Making its international debut at MIPTV from Scottish indie Tern TV is The Mountain, a 6 x 30’ … [Read more...] about DCD Rights to launch largest slate
all3media secures sales for “Love For Sale With Rupert Everett”
London – Independent distributor all3media International has secured a host of new sales Swan Films’ Love for Sale with Rupert Everett, as the two-part documentary, which sees the BAFTA nominated actor presenting a bold and highly personal take on “the world’s oldest profession,” picks up a prestigious Grierson Award. Awarded "Documentary Presenter of the Year" for Rupert Everett at Grierson 2014, The British Documentary Awards, Love for Sale with Rupert Everett has … [Read more...] about all3media secures sales for “Love For Sale With Rupert Everett”
UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM
Cannes, France – CBS Studios International and UK broadcaster Channel 4 today announced a licensing agreement for exclusive first window, free-to-air broadcast of the highly anticipated new hour-long comedy Jane The Virgin, premiering on E4 in 2015. Jane The Virgin has drawn widespread interest and critical acclaim since being introduced in May at U.S. advertiser presentations and to international buyers at the annual May Screenings. In addition to critical praise for the show, its leading … [Read more...] about UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM
Arrow Media re-commisions “Dogs: Their Secret Lives”
Arrow Media continues to build its portfolio of specialist factual programming with series two of Dogs: Their Secret Lives (3 x 60’) for Channel 4. The re-commission sees the UK indie build upon the success it had with last year’s one-off documentary, as it continues to grow its portfolio of animal-related content, exploring the domestic side of animal interaction. Nick Metcalfe, Executive Producer, Arrow Media, said: “It’s been exciting to reprise the filming … [Read more...] about Arrow Media re-commisions “Dogs: Their Secret Lives”
