Leading independent distributor All3Media International has multiple signed deals for Fever Pitch! The Rise of the Premier League, the new documentary from award-winning producer Story Films and David Beckham’s new production company Studio 99. Commissioned by BBC Two, Fever Pitch! The Rise of the Premier League (4 x 60’) is the definitive story of the creation of the English Premier League and its rapid evolution into the world’s most high-profile and lucrative sporting competition. … [Read more...] about All3media International kicks off ahead of time for ‘Fever Pitch! The Rise of the Premiere League’ in four continents
David Beckham
BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
A 1 x 90’ documentary special following global superstar David Beckham on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest has been pre-sold to 14 countries around the world by BBC Worldwide ahead of its BBC One transmission on June 9. BBC Worldwide announced on June 8 that it has pre-sold David Beckham Into The Unknown to the following countries: Australia (ABC); Brazil (TV Globo); France (France Televisions); China (Alibaba); Hong Kong (TVB); USA (SHOWTIME®); Norway … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
MIPTV: David Beckham doc to air on BBC One
London – A special 1 x 90’ documentary film which follows David Beckham and three of his friends exploring and experiencing the isolation of the Brazilian rainforest on a once in a lifetime expedition, was announced on March 19 by XIX Entertainment, BBC Worldwide and the BBC for BBC One. The world knows that David Beckham, one of the most decorated football players of all time, has hung up his professional boots. What the world doesn’t know is that the global superstar recently … [Read more...] about MIPTV: David Beckham doc to air on BBC One
MIPTV: World Wide Entertainment and ITN Productions launch “World Wide Icons”
World Wide Entertainment has partnered with ITN Productions to commission World Wide Icons – a 12-part biographical documentary series of one-hour long episodes which uses unique footage from ITN’s archive to feature the most iconic figures of the 20th and 21st century. The series will include expert analysis to provide in-depth biographical portraits of people including Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, Pope Benedict XVI, John F. Kennedy, Prince William and Kate, and their … [Read more...] about MIPTV: World Wide Entertainment and ITN Productions launch “World Wide Icons”
Sport for global Relief
BBC Worldwide is taking televised UK biennial charity event Sport Relief to international audiences for the first time. The event brings together the best of British sporting talent, comedians and entertainers to raise money to help some of the world's most vulnerable people. Sport Relief 2012 will be presented to global viewers as a special season across two weeks, bringing together a number of brand new and exclusive shows. The highlight of the season will be a four hour show of comedy and … [Read more...] about Sport for global Relief
