Following the success of the first series, 5 and Acorn TV has announced the recommission of ground-breaking detective drama Ellis from Company Pictures, in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen. Having launched with over 2.4million viewers on 5 in October 2024, Ellis garnered critical acclaim for being the first black solo female-led detective series in the UK, with Sharon D Clarke (Mr Loverman, Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), receiving praise for … [Read more...] about 5 and Acorn TV confirm second series of ratings hit Ellis from Company Pictures
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New partners hookup with The Ex-Wife as appeal grows in Asia, Latin America, and Europe
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a slate of new deals for both series of Clapperboard Studios, BlackBox MultiMedia and Night Train Media‘s The Ex-Wife, Following its recent premiere on Paramount+ in the UK, series 2 has been described as “a compelling potboiler” (The Guardian). The first series currently holds a score of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and secured impressive ratings on 5 where it outperformed the slot average by 46%*, after its launch on Paramount+. … [Read more...] about New partners hookup with The Ex-Wife as appeal grows in Asia, Latin America, and Europe
Playground’s All Creatures Great and Small to return for series 5 & 6
All3Media International has announced the double commission of series 5 and 6 of its hit series All Creatures Great and Small. Based on best-selling author James Herriot’s beloved and iconic collection of stories, the critically acclaimed adaptation from BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning production company Playground (Howards End, Wolf Hall, The Hardacres) will return for two series consisting of six episodes (6 x 60”) each plus Christmas Specials. Returning to the ensemble during Series 5 will be … [Read more...] about Playground’s All Creatures Great and Small to return for series 5 & 6
