Rise, the award-winning advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast media technology sector, has announced its partners for 2023/2024. Building on the phenomenal success of the last two years, Rise is excited to see the continuous growth of its global reach and in 2023 delivering its sixth annual mentoring scheme in the United Kingdom, its fourth in APAC, its third in North America and the second year for its mentoring schemes in Europe and ANZ. Rise mentoring is a free, … [Read more...] about Rise announces its 2023 partners and global mentoring schemes
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Sky Kids orders a second series of ‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ from TG Entertainment
Sky announced that it has commissioned a second series of the hugely popular kids show, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (20 x 11’) from TG Entertainment Limited. The series is currently in production and will be available on Sky’s on-demand service Sky Kids and streaming service NOW in the UK & ROI in early 2022. In response to the popularity of the music segments in the first series, Sky has also commissioned additional songs from the original Tom Gates songwriting team of Mark Flannery, … [Read more...] about Sky Kids orders a second series of ‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ from TG Entertainment
Woodcut Media, Keshet International announce the fifth season of crime series ‘Britain’s Most Evil Killers’ and ‘World’s Most Evil Killers’ for Sky Crime
Indie producer Woodcut Media and international producer and distributor Keshet International have reached another milestone with the announcement of Season 5 of the hit franchise series Britain’s Most Evil Killers and World’s Most Evil Killers, commissioned by SKY Crime. The new season is scheduled to TX on the channel as of the 10th of November 2020. UK viewers and audiences worldwide continue to enjoy this true crime series which delves into the gripping real-life stories of some of the most … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media, Keshet International announce the fifth season of crime series ‘Britain’s Most Evil Killers’ and ‘World’s Most Evil Killers’ for Sky Crime
all3media International signs multiple pre-sales for new ITV true crime drama
Leading independent distributor all3media international has signed a host of pre-sales for White House Farm, the upcoming factual drama starring Freddie Fox, Mark Addy, Stephen Graham and Gemma Whelan. Deals include the acquisition of digital rights in the US by WarnerMedia for streaming service HBO Max. Produced by New Pictures in association with all3media international, White House Farm will debut on ITV in the UK in 2020. The six-part drama centres on an infamous true crime … [Read more...] about all3media International signs multiple pre-sales for new ITV true crime drama
Brassic sold to five new territories
Sky’s biggest original comedy launch in seven years, Brassic, has been sold to five new territories in the lead up to MIPCOM2019 by ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Created by Joe Gilgun (Misfits, Preacher) and BAFTA and International Emmy-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless, Safe), and produced by Calamity Films (Judy, Pride), Brassic has been the subject of critical acclaim (see notes to editors) and universal adoration in the UK, having received its second season commission … [Read more...] about Brassic sold to five new territories
Sky Vision Inks Major Deals in Asia
Sky Vision, the production and distribution arm of Sky, announced major multi-platform licensing deals across Asia for a slew of high end dramas and factual series. The Emmy-nominated Patrick Melrose drama, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has been licensed across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore, and is airing on a number of channels including iQIYI China, BBC Player Asia, BBC First Asia, Hotstar premium India and CJ in Korea. Sky … [Read more...] about Sky Vision Inks Major Deals in Asia