Vuulr, the leading online content marketplace for film and T.V. today, announced that BBC Studios has signed an agreement to list over 3,000 hours of its premium British content on the Vuulr marketplace, with more being made available in the coming months. BBC Studios’ library of premium Documentary, Comedy, Factual Entertainment and Lifestyle content will be immediately made available for licensing to customers in Asia, featuring titles like Top Gear, The Great British Bake Off, … [Read more...] about BBC Studios partners with Vuulr to list over 3,000 hours of premium British content in Asia
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BBC Studios leads the industry in bringing ‘gamechanging’ content around the world
As the UK’s British Film Institute (BFI) announces the ‘BFI 100 BBC Television Gamechangers’ to mark the BBC’s centenary, it confirms BBC Studios as the leading UK media company to produce and distribute distinctive, innovative content to the rest of the world. Around nine of the ten ‘gamechanging programmes’ identified in the list were either produced by the BBC’s inhouse production teams over the years (which subsequently merged with BBC Worldwide to become BBC Studios in 2018), or have … [Read more...] about BBC Studios leads the industry in bringing ‘gamechanging’ content around the world
Brand new look for BBC Lifestyle
BBC Lifestyle in Asia has had a makeover with a new, contemporary on-air look. A new colour palette and modern-looking graphics complement the channel’s aspirational and entertaining programming. BBC Studios Asia announced the changes alongside a stellar line-up of programmes for BBC Lifestyle featuring fresh shows and returning favourites to take viewers into the new year. The new look launched in conjunction with the new series of Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, where … [Read more...] about Brand new look for BBC Lifestyle
MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide announces formats slate
BC Worldwide has acquired the format rights for Sewing Bee, from the creators of The Great British Bake Off, Love productions, ahead of MIPCOM 2013. The Great British Sewing Bee, which has been re-commissioned for a second series, won an average three million viewers and outperformed BBC Two’s primetime average share by 70% (amongst All Individuals 4+). The Sewing Bee format follows a nationwide competition to find the country’s best … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide announces formats slate
Winners of BAFTA TV Awards announced
The Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2013 were announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on May 12, 2013. Here are some highlights: Comedy Twenty Twelve clinched the award for the Situation Comedy category with the mockumentary’s Olivia Colman earning a nod in the Female Performance In A Comedy category, beating her co-star Jessica Hynes. Popular reality series Made In Chelsea clinched the award in the Reality and Constructed Factual category while The Great … [Read more...] about Winners of BAFTA TV Awards announced
Bake Off format comes to America
CBS has ordered a new alternative series, Bake Off (working title), based on the hit UK format The Great British Bake Off, for broadcast next year. The series will feature skilled amateur Americans competing in baking challenges, with one ultimately being crowned the winner. The Great British Bake Off has become a ratings sensation in the UK. The third season finale, which aired on October 16, was one of the highest-rated BBC2 originated shows in the last six years, earning a 25.3% … [Read more...] about Bake Off format comes to America
