BBC Studios has announced that it has secured pre-sales for its Natural History Unit productions series Kingdom ahead of launching it to international buyers at MIPCOM 2025. The Sir David Attenborough narrated co-production with BBC America has pre-sold to markets* globally from Australasia (Nine and TVNZ) to Asia (Shanghai Media Group's Dragon TV, China and WOWOW, Japan) and across EMEA (Movistar Plus+, Spain and NPO, Netherlands). Kingdom (6x60’) This major new wildlife series narrated by Sir … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Natural History Unit’s Kingdom attracts global buyers ahead of MIPCOM launch
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Nick Jonas stars in “Kingdom”
Singapore – RTL CBS Extreme HD announced that it will air Kingdom starring Nick Jonas and Frank Grillo. Kingdom is a visceral family saga that takes place in Venice, California and is set against the backdrop of the renegade subculture of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Byron Balasco is creator, executive producer and showrunner. Kingdom will premiere in Asia first and exclusive on RTL CBS Extreme HD, 7 April at 10.00pm (9:00pm JKT/BKK). Kingdom looks at the MMA world rife with complex … [Read more...] about Nick Jonas stars in “Kingdom”
DIRECTV orders additional episodes of “Kingdom”
El Segundo, California – Following the recent critically acclaimed premiere of Kingdom, which has proven to be one of Audience Network’s most popular shows of all time, DIRECTV has ordered an additional 20 episodes of the one-hour drama series from creator Byron Balasco (Detroit 1-8-7) and Endemol Studios (Hell on Wheels, Low Winter Sun, Red Widow). Production on the new order is expected to begin in March 2015, with the first batch of 10 episodes set to air on DIRECTV's Audience … [Read more...] about DIRECTV orders additional episodes of “Kingdom”
Star talent to appear at MIPCOM
Endemol announced a line-up of star talent appearing in Cannes this October for MIPCOM 2014. Hollywood stars Frank Grillo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Nick Jonas will be making their MIPCOM debut, along with creator, executive producer and show runner Byron Balasco (Detroit 1-8-7). They will be in town to represent Kingdom – a gritty original drama from Endemol Studios about family, loyalty, ambition, glory, lust and betrayal. Also appearing as guests of Endemol are award … [Read more...] about Star talent to appear at MIPCOM
