Following the success of the first series, 5 and Acorn TV has announced the recommission of ground-breaking detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen. Having launched with over 2.4million viewers on 5 in October 2024, Ellis garnered critical acclaim for being the first black solo female-led detective series in the UK, with Sharon D Clarke (Mr Loverman, Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), receiving praise for … [Read more...] about 5 and Acorn TV confirm second series of ratings hit Ellis from Company Pictures
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Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke
Channel 5 and Acorn TV have announced the commission of new feature length detective series Ellis (3 x 120’) from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International – which will also represent the show outside of the UK – and Northern Ireland Screen. The three-part series will follow DCI Ellis, played by three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations. Each two-hour episode … [Read more...] about Channel 5 and Acorn TV commission detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures starring Sharon D. Clarke
Seven seasons of Company Pictures’ iconic teen drama Skins heads to India with VR Films
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced all seven seasons of Company Pictures’ BAFTA-winning drama Skins will be available in India following a deal with VR Films. Having successfully launched the first three seasons of Skins in India on OTT platform, VROTT, where the series has ranked as number one on the platform over the last year, VR Films has licensed all seven seasons of the teen drama phenomenon from All3Media International’s catalogue. Created by Company … [Read more...] about Seven seasons of Company Pictures’ iconic teen drama Skins heads to India with VR Films
Van Der Valk season three wraps production in Amsterdam
Independent distributor All3Media International, in collaboration with co-production partners ARD Degeto (Germany), MASTERPIECE (USA), ITV (UK), and NPO (Holland), can today confirm that the third series for Company Pictures’ hit detective drama Van Der Valk has wrapped production. First-look images of the returning and new cast have also been revealed. Marc Warren reprises the titular role of Commissaris Piet Van Der Valk, along with Maimie McCoy as Inspector Lucienne Hassell, … [Read more...] about Van Der Valk season three wraps production in Amsterdam
The White Princess commences production
Beverly Hills, CA– STARZ announced that production has commenced on The White Princess, the follow-up to the Golden Globe and Emmy award-nominated STARZ original miniseries The White Queen from Company Pictures and Playground. Adapted from Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel of the same name and part of The Cousins’ War book series, The White Princess sees England ostensibly united by the marriage of Elizabeth of York and King Henry VII, but their personal and political rift runs deep and … [Read more...] about The White Princess commences production
AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced numerous personnel appointments and the acquisition of a wide array of award winning films and acclaimed series ahead of the company’s participation at Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Bali. Courtney Williams has been appointed to the newly created position of Managing Director of Business Development and Strategy, Asia Pacific, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. In addition, … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
