Tell us about your new platform. Recently, we’ve done two things with StarHub in Singapore - first, at the beginning of April we launched BBC First, our premium drama service. We decided to launch it as an on demand service rather than as a linear channel. In other parts of the world, we have a BBC First linear channel, for example - in Australia, Belgium and South Africa. We felt that BBC First was more suited as an on-demand service in Asia, as for premium drama such as Sherlock, Luther and … [Read more...] about Seeking the next big thing
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BBC Earth to launch in Asia
Singapore – BBC Worldwide announced the launch of new premium factual channel, BBC Earth, in Asia. BBC Earth will inspire audiences by sharing the incredible wonders of our universe. The channel will showcase the work of the world’s foremost factual film makers as it takes audiences on a journey of discovery. From the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space, BBC Earth will bring viewers face to face with heart pounding action, mind blowing … [Read more...] about BBC Earth to launch in Asia
BBC Worldwide teams up with NHK
Cannes – NHK and BBC Worldwide announced the signing of a new deal at MIPCOM that will see both parties co-producing new natural history series, Wild Japan. This three-part, blue-chip documentary series – Wild Japan –will explore the diverse and untamed regions in Japan, revealing the creatures that inhabit them, and showing how the Japanese have learned to live in unpredictable landscapes. From the freezing northern island of Hokkaido, the seismically volatile main island of … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide teams up with NHK
BBC Earth on BBC.com
Singapore – BBC Earth – the BBC Worldwide factual brand behind global blockbusters such as Planet Earth, Walking with Dinosaurs and Blue Planet – launched its new digital home on BBC.com. The stunning site captures BBC Earth’s passion for adventure and exploration bringing visitors a visual feast of incredible imagery, world class videos and stories that will offer fans a new perspective on the world. From the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of the universe … [Read more...] about BBC Earth on BBC.com
BBC Worldwide sells 300 hours of programmes
Beijing – BBC Worldwide yesterday announced August 22 the sale of 300 hours of programmes to four key clients in China. The announcement was made at the fourth annual China Showcase in Beijing. The event saw BBC Worldwide unveil hundreds of new programme offerings from a variety of genres to over 100 industry partners in the country. It also serves as a forum to exchange ideas for future collaborations. The deals consist predominately of natural history and factual titles including … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells 300 hours of programmes
BBC Worldwide Asia adds four new hires
Singapore – BBC Worldwide has announced four new senior hires across Business and Legal Affairs, Finance, HR and Business Development for its Asia business. Based in Singapore, they will travel throughout the region to support BBC Worldwide Asia’s businesses in Greater China, India, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. The four new additions are: Laura Byrnes, VP, Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Asia was previously Director, Legal & Business Affairs for NBC Universal Asia … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Asia adds four new hires
