BBC Worldwide will be bringing new formats to Cannes for MIPTV. Amongst the slate to be featured are The Speaker, a BBC production which tests the communication and improvisational skills of teenagers; Animal Showtime gives a new comic take on the BBC’s animal archive by adding a hilarious voice to the inner thoughts of a host of weird and wonderful creatures; and drama Mistresses charts the highs and lows in the love lives of four very different friends. Other formats at MIPTV include The … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s new format at MIPTV
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JimJam continues to spread the magic
London - JimJam's general manager Wayne Dunsford, announced the launch on Netherlands' largest cable operator Ziggo, as well as the expansion into Russia and Bulgaria in July. JimJam is also launching into Russia and Bulgaria in July through the channel's new 'Middle East' feed. Showtime Arabia was the first to launch on this feed in April this year, while additional launches will see JimJam available in Arabic, English and Russian languages. The new feed will also expose the channel to the … [Read more...] about JimJam continues to spread the magic
Showtime Attraction nabs live performance rights to Southern Star’s Raggs
Sydney – Southern Star International has sold live performance rights to preschool series Raggs to Showtime Attractions, an Australia-based provider of children’s entertainment, for live performance shows to tour the country. Airing on the Seven Network at 11am from Monday–Friday, Raggs centers on a group of five dogs who perform in the Raggs Kids Club Band and play at their Clubhouse. The show is a mix of stories, music, dance, animation and concert performances. Raggs is … [Read more...] about Showtime Attraction nabs live performance rights to Southern Star’s Raggs
More Satisfaction from Showtime
Sydney - Showtime movie networks isn’t waiting to see how subscribers respond to its steamy new Australian drama Satisfaction: it has commissioned a second series. Created and produced by Roger Simpson and set in an upmarket brothel, Satisfaction premieres on Dec. 5 as one of the opening week attractions on spin-off channel Showcase. “It is beautifully produced with compelling scripts about a secret and intriguing world. The performances by the cast are outstanding and we look … [Read more...] about More Satisfaction from Showtime
Showtime gives FremantleMedia Satisfaction
Sydney - FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has collared international rights to Satisfaction, a steamy new Australian drama set in an upmarket brothel. Created by Roger Simpson (who produced Stingers, Halifax fp, Good Guys, Bad Guys with his former producing partner Roger Le Mesurier), and produced via his new banner Lonehand Productions, the 10 x 1 hour series was commissioned by the Showtime movie network. Featuring Diana Glenn, Peta Sergeant, Kestie Morassi, Bojana Novakovic and Alison Whyte, … [Read more...] about Showtime gives FremantleMedia Satisfaction
Showtime gives FremantleMedia Satisfaction
Sydney - FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has collared international rights to Satisfaction, a steamy new Australian drama set in an upmarket brothel. Created by Roger Simpson and produced via his new banner Lonehand Productions, the 10 x 1 hour series was commissioned by the Showtime movie network. Satisfaction will premiere on Dec. 5 as one of the opening week attractions on Showcase, Showtime's new channel dedicated to original US and Australian drama, independent movies and documentaries. … [Read more...] about Showtime gives FremantleMedia Satisfaction
