BBC Studios and LINE TV today announced their first partnership to bring BBC Earth and BBC First on to the Taiwanese OTT platform, which boasts the greatest share of original content in Taiwan. The partnership brings the world's most iconic natural history and science documentary brand, BBC Earth, to Taiwan, treating audiences to the most extensive catalogue in natural history, including Frozen Planet, Planet Earth, Blue Planet and a plethora of other epic nature … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and BBC First join LINE TV in Taiwan
Frozen Planet
Sony BBC Earth to premiere ‘Frozen Planet II’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Sony BBC Earth is all set to premiere the second season of their marquee property Frozen Planet in India. Produced by BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit, co-produced by BBC America, the Open University, Migu Video, ZDF, and France Televisions, Frozen Planet II is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The much-awaited six-part series returns to television screens after a long gap of 11 years. Premiering on October 17, 2022, ‘Frozen Planet II’ will take people on an expedition to … [Read more...] about Sony BBC Earth to premiere ‘Frozen Planet II’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
BBC Worldwide ANZ has licensed a package of natural history programmes to the Nine Network Australia, including premiere titles Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Tigers about the House, filmed in Australia and Inside the Animal Mind. Told from the perspective of individual animals, Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough follows these animals on their journey from birth to parenthood. Each episode focuses on one stage of life, starting with those … [Read more...] about Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
MIPTV: BBC Worldwide collaborates with ZDF again
Cannes – BBC Worldwide announced on April 8 that German public service broadcaster ZDF will be co-producers of One Planet, a forthcoming new landmark series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit. The deal sees a continuation of BBC Worldwide’s successful affiliation with ZDF following their previous co-production of the critically acclaimed natural history series Frozen Planet. One Planet (6 x 60’), produced by Emmy award-winning producer Vanessa Berlowitz (Planet Earth, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BBC Worldwide collaborates with ZDF again
BBC Worldwide secures deals with key players in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea – BBC Worldwide announced deals with three TV operators in South Korea on April 3, ahead of MIPTV. The deals were linked with pay TV operators, Hyundai Media and YTN, and free-to-air TV operator, KBS. Consisting of predominantly natural history, factual, and science genres, the deals are expected to carry programmes to a combined 40 million households in South Korea. This will mark BBC Worldwide’s first foray into Hyundai Media’s newly launched factual … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide secures deals with key players in South Korea
BBCWW inks VOD deal with Sohu
London – BBC Worldwide has announced a programme deal with China’s Sohu.com (NASDAQ: SOHU), offering information, entertainment and communication. The programmes will be available as VOD across China. This deal, consisting of BBC factual and drama programmes, marks the milestone for Sohu to invest more resources in U.K. drama by the BBC. “We are very excited about this deal with Sohu,” said … [Read more...] about BBCWW inks VOD deal with Sohu
