HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
Dancing with the Stars
9 Emmy nominations for “Dancing with the Stars”
This is the eighth consecutive year that BBC Worldwide Productions' Dancing with the Stars has received a nomination in the “Outstanding Reality-Competition Program” category. Additionally, Dancing with the Stars’ host, Emmy-winning Tom Bergeron, was nominated in the “Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program” category for the fourth year in a row. Dancing with the Stars’ … [Read more...] about 9 Emmy nominations for “Dancing with the Stars”
“Dancing With The Stars” swings into first regional version in India
BBC Worldwide has joined with ETV Bangla, a family entertainment channel in West Bengal, to produce the first regional version of Dancing With The Stars (Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa). Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions India, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Bangla will air on ETV Bangla in March and aims to build on an established and popular format to a local audience for the first time. Myleeta Aga, General Manager and Creative Head of BBC Worldwide Productions India said, "Dancing With The Stars is an … [Read more...] about “Dancing With The Stars” swings into first regional version in India
BBC Worldwide appoints Amanda Hill as Chief Brands Officer
BBC Worldwide has announced that Amanda Hill has been appointed Chief Brands Officer. This new position has been created as part of BBC Worldwide’s restructure from divisional to geographic lines of management and will play a key role in building and developing the channel’s global brands, such as Top Gear, BBC Earth and Doctor Who. Hill will join the senior executive team and be responsible for developing an overall strategy for BBC Worldwide’s global brands across all … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Amanda Hill as Chief Brands Officer
Dancing with the Stars quicksteps into Thailand
The BBC’s International reality TV format Dancing with the Stars is coming to Thailand, thanks to a partnership between BBC Worldwide and Thailand’s locally owned hotel brand, Amari. The new series (7 x 90’ episodes) will premiere on Channel 7 in January 2013. The Thai series will be independently produced by Metine Company Ltd and Kantana Group PLC while being funded by advertising. Amari will feature in ad breaks throughout the series and will have logo signage … [Read more...] about Dancing with the Stars quicksteps into Thailand
CEO of BBC Worldwide to Step Down
John Smith today announced that he has decided to step down after eight years as Chief Executive Officer of BBC Worldwide. Following Smith’s decision, BBC Director-General George Entwistle announced that Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director of Audio & Music, will succeed Smith as CEO of BBC Worldwide from December 1. Under Smith’s leadership, the BBC’s commercial arm has grown into a major global media company, doubling its revenue, growing profits four-fold, almost tripling … [Read more...] about CEO of BBC Worldwide to Step Down