London - BBC Two has commissioned Working Title Television to produce The Luminaries, a six-part drama series, which will be written by its award-winning novelist, Eleanor Catton. A nineteenth-century tale of adventure and mystery, set on the Wild West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island in the boom years of the 1860s gold rush. The Luminaries tells an epic story of love, murder and revenge, as men and women travelled across the world to make their fortunes. On publishing, The Luminaries was … [Read more...] about BBC Two commissions The Luminaries
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NBCUniversal appoints Black White Orange
NBCUniversal Brand Development Group today announced the appointment of Black White Orange as its licensing and merchandising agent in India and South Asia. Under the agreement, Black White Orange will manage licensing for NBCUniversal’s expansive portfolio, including major franchises such as Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Despicable Me, as well as Universal and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World and Universal’s Fast & Furious; upcoming … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal appoints Black White Orange
NBCUniversal launches hayu
London – NBCUniversal International today announced the launch of hayu – its next generation, subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) reality service. The first all-reality service of its kind – curated and fully integrated with social media – will launch in March in the UK, Ireland & Australia on a full array of devices (mobile, tablet, laptop and connected TV). Targeting the broad base of viewers who are fans of the reality genre, hayu combines a truly unique … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal launches hayu
Studio 100 signs deal with NBCUniversal
Munich– Studio 100 Media announced today that Sprout, NBCUniversal’s preschool TV network, has acquired the rights for both the new CGI series and 3D feature of worldwide popular brand Maya the Bee. Maya the Bee (78 x 12’) tells the story of Maya, a young bee who left her hive to discover the beauty and mysteries of nature. As she explores the meadow where she lives, she meets other creatures, goes on adventures, and shares her joy with her friends. The … [Read more...] about Studio 100 signs deal with NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal makes $200 Million investment in Vox Media
New York – NBCUniversal and Vox Media announced that NBCUniversal has agreed to make a $200 million equity investment in Vox Media, one of the world's largest and fastest growing digital media companies. The eight Vox Media brands are SB Nation, Polygon, The Verge, Vox.com, Eater, Racked, Curbed, and Re/code. “Vox Media has a great portfolio of premium digital brands that deeply engage broad audiences,” said Steve Burke, CEO, NBCUniversal. “Vox Media has strong … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal makes $200 Million investment in Vox Media
E! Entertainment’ to launch in Taiwan
Taipei – E! Entertainment is taking on Taiwan. The channel launches for the first time-ever on 1 July across both linear and OTT platforms in the market. Subscribers of linear cable TV provider CNS, OTT channel aggregator FTV, and mobile TV platform Asia Pacific Telecom will be among the first in Taiwan to access the channel, which will be available with Chinese subtitles. Available in 160 countries around the globe, E! is the home of pop culture, capturing the topics that fascinate us all … [Read more...] about E! Entertainment’ to launch in Taiwan