The debut of the hit show Most Wanted on Videoland has been a resounding success and is now set to expand internationally. The immersive reality escape and chase game will soon premiere on streaming platform Joyn in Germany, marking a significant milestone in its global journey. In the Netherlands, Videoland has just confirmed a second season, following the strong performance of the first, which captivated audiences and held an impressive spot in the Videoland Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks. … [Read more...] about Most Wanted expands to Germany following Videoland success
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Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has announced Viz One 8, the biggest update to its Enterprise Media Asset Management system in over a decade with a rebuilt containerized architecture backend. Through “containerization”, Viz One becomes a collection of small “containers” rather than one big system. Each container is responsible for its specific service and can function, scale, self-heal, and be updated independently. This makes the … [Read more...] about Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
Midsomer Murders celebrates landmark production on series 25 commissioned by ITV
Leading independent distributor All3Media International and originating commissioner and UK broadcaster ITV can confirm production has commenced on series 25 of Midsomer Murders, the detective drama favourite that continues to be a primetime ratings hit around the world. Produced by Bentley Productions and commissioned by ITV’s Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones, with All3Media International series 25 will invite viewers back to the picturesque yet surprisingly lethal English county of … [Read more...] about Midsomer Murders celebrates landmark production on series 25 commissioned by ITV
The BBC announces new drama The Cage starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha
The BBC has announced new drama The Cage, written and created by BAFTA nominated Tony Schumacher (The Responder) and starring BAFTA award-winner Sheridan Smith (Cilla, The C Word, Mrs Biggs) and Michael Socha (The Gallows Pole, Showtrial). Produced by Element Pictures, a Fremantle Company (Poor Things, Normal People), for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, The Cage is a high-stakes, high energy crime story set within the world of a Liverpool Casino with two unforgettable characters at its heart. When … [Read more...] about The BBC announces new drama The Cage starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha
All3Media International strikes multiple deals for New Pictures’ thriller Protection
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed deals in multiple territories for New Pictures’ latest thriller Protection, a new 6 x 1-hour drama set in the clandestine world of witness protection. Following its smash-hit UK debut on ITV and ITVX, the series has been widely acclaimed, with critics calling Protection ‘breathtaking’ (Radio Times) and ‘tense, twisty’ (iNews), with The Times praising Siobhan Finneran’s ‘magnificent’ lead performance which ‘fires on all cylinders’ … [Read more...] about All3Media International strikes multiple deals for New Pictures’ thriller Protection
Seven.One Studios International appoints Fleur Wheatley VP Sales for English-speaking markets
Seven.One Studios International has appointed international media and sales executive Fleur Wheatley to the role of VP Sales for the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Based in London, Wheatley will spearhead Seven.One’s sales activities in the English-speaking territories while working closely with Seven.One’s scripted and unscripted acquisitions teams to drive international growth. Wheatley joins the company from Serial Maven Studios where she led sales initiatives across the UK, … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International appoints Fleur Wheatley VP Sales for English-speaking markets
