BBC Worldwide signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) – an agreement that will expand their strategic relationship to include programme and format production, programme distribution and co-production opportunities. Under the agreement, BBC Worldwide will work with several of SMG’s subsidiaries, including Internet TV Service, BesTV, DocuChina, Dragon TV, Wings Media and Toonmax Media. The MOU was signed in a ceremony that took place during MIPTV in … [Read more...] about BBCWW and SMG expand partnership
Paul Dempsey
Drama for BBC Worldwide
London – BBC Worldwide has announced 9 February the sale of the acclaimed drama series Wolf Hall to ARTE for France and Germany ahead of its launch at BBC Worldwide Showcase 2015 in Liverpool (22 – 25th February). SVT (Sweden), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland) and BBC First in Australia have also picked up the series with U.S. rights going to co-production partners Masterpiece. Wolf Hall (6x60’) leads the content slate at BBC Worldwide Showcase 2015 which will this year open its … [Read more...] about Drama for BBC Worldwide
BBC launches two new channels
BBC EARTH London – BBC Worldwide announced new channel launches for BBC Brit and BBC Earth. The two consumer brands will launch as linear channels in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland from April 2015. Building on the global strength of BBC factual entertainment and premium natural history and science programming, the new channels will be home to Britain’s biggest stars and exclusive, first-run content. BBC Brit is the destination for Top Gear with all new episodes having … [Read more...] about BBC launches two new channels
BBC Brit and BBC Earth to make global channel debut in Poland
BBC Worldwide has announced that BBC Brit and BBC Earth, two of three new global genre brands announced last year, will make their international channel debut in Poland on 1 February 2015. They will be accessible to Polish audiences through DTH, cable and IPTV providers in the market. The new global brands are a key part of BBC Worldwide’s strategic plan to inspire global audiences and cement the BBC’s international reputation for excellence in factual entertainment with BBC Brit and … [Read more...] about BBC Brit and BBC Earth to make global channel debut in Poland
BBC Worldwide announces series sales
BBC Worldwide has announced sales for two of its key titles. The new paranormal thriller Intruders (8 x 43’) has been snapped up by French telecom operator OCS which will see it air in early 2015. The factual entertainment series Katherine Mills: Mind Games (4 x 50’) has also been bought by Channel Seven in Australia, and TVNZ in New Zealand. Paul Dempsey, President, Global Markets for BBC Worldwide, said, “BBC Worldwide launched a wide range of new, exciting content and its … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces series sales
BBC Worldwide unveils MIPCOM slate
London – BBC Worldwide has announced 12 brand new dramas and 8 new returning series on their MIPCOM 2014 slate. The titles range from thrillers and historical dramas to comedies and stories based on real life, and will all be showcased to international buyers in Cannes next month. BBC Worldwide’s MIPCOM 2014 drama slate includes the brand new paranormal thriller Intruders (8 x 43’) from BBC Worldwide Productions for BBC AMERICA. Set in America’s Pacific Northwest, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide unveils MIPCOM slate
