Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced landmark acquisitions of major new six-part period drama series The Hardacres ahead of MIPCOM 2024 in Cannes next week. In deals negotiated across the Banijay Rights global sales team, The Hardacres has been acquired by BritBox in Australia, TVNZ in New Zealand, TV4 Sweden, MTV in Finland, DR in Denmark, RTÉ in Ireland, BBC First in Benelux and, as previously announced, Movistar Plus+ in Spain. Dazzler Media … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Takes The Hardacres From Rags to Riches
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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
Channel 5 commissions ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ for a second series
Channel 5 announced the commission of All Creatures Great and Small, for a second series. Based on best-selling author James Herriot’s cherished and iconic collection of stories, the critically-acclaimed brand new adaptation from BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning production company Playground (Howards End, Wolf Hall) will return for a further six episodes, plus a Christmas special. MASTERPIECE on PBS in the US will co-produce and all3Media International is the global partner. The production will … [Read more...] about Channel 5 commissions ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ for a second series
Playground options rights to The Spider Network
New York/ London - Leading drama producer Playground has optioned the rights to author and Wall Street Journal Financial Enterprise Editor David Enrich’s new narrative nonfiction book The Spider Network - The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History. The project will be shepherded by Scott Huff, SVP of Development and Production, and Elyse Dolbec, Director of Development and Production, in Playground’s US office. Enrich … [Read more...] about Playground options rights to The Spider Network
The White Princess commences production
Beverly Hills, CA– STARZ announced that production has commenced on The White Princess, the follow-up to the Golden Globe and Emmy award-nominated STARZ original miniseries The White Queen from Company Pictures and Playground. Adapted from Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel of the same name and part of The Cousins’ War book series, The White Princess sees England ostensibly united by the marriage of Elizabeth of York and King Henry VII, but their personal and political rift runs deep and … [Read more...] about The White Princess commences production
BabyFirst secures featured block on Korea’s KBS
Los Angeles - BabyFirst has inked a branded block on leading Korean broadcast network KBS. Consisting of select BabyFirst programming, the new featured block airs on the KBS Kids children’s platform “Playground”. “We are delighted to begin our association with KBS, which ranks among the world’s most prestigious broadcast networks. BabyFirst has made significant strides throughout the Asian market, where our channel has found tremendous reception … [Read more...] about BabyFirst secures featured block on Korea’s KBS
