Singapore – BBC Worldwide announced on March 18 the launch of the inaugural Top Gear apparel line in South Korea. The apparel line, a spin-off from the very successful series, Top Gear Korea, includes Top Gear branded clothing and accessories such as t-shirts, jeans, tracksuits and jackets. Targeted at the urban male, the launch of the new line aims to offer fans of the show a deeper connection to the brand. Plans to expand the line across key departmental stores in South Korea are already … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches Top Gear apparel line in Korea
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BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
Vietnam – BBC Worldwide kicked off the year with the launch of BBC Knowledge on the cable platform branded "HTVC" operated by HTV- TMS, a pay-TV entity owned by Ho Chi Minh Television, the second biggest state television station in Vietnam.The channel was officially launched on January 13, 2014 at a press event in Ho Chi Minh City. “We are extremely pleased to launch BBC Knowledge in Vietnam. This deal reflects our ongoing commitment to the region - delivering to our … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
BBC Worldwide in programming deal with AXN India
Mumbai- BBC Worldwide in India has announced a deal with AXN India providing the broadcaster with more than 60 hours of BBC’s factual entertainment and drama programmes. Titles comprise four series of Top Gear, two series of Orphan Black and three series of Sherlock. The deal includes the pre-sale of Top Gear (S21 and 22), Orphan Black (S2), and Sherlock (S3). All programmes will be seen exclusively on AXN India throughout the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide in programming deal with AXN India
MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide announces pre-sales for factual series
BBC Worldwide has announced pre-sales for Hidden Kingdoms to a raft of broadcasters, ahead of MIPCOM 2013. The three-part series from BBC’s Natural History Unit, co-produced with Discovery, RTL, France Télévisions and CCTV9 in association with R.T.I S.p.A., has been licensed to Australia (Network Ten), South Africa (BBC Knowledge), Sweden (SVT) and Iceland (RÚV). Hidden Kingdoms (3 x 50') is produced by Mark Brownlow (Planet … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide announces pre-sales for factual series
Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
When the new series of Top Gear UK returns to TV screens on BBC channels across the world next month – just days after UK transmission – a brand new second-screen app from BBC Worldwide will accompany the international broadcasts for the first time in the show’s history. The app, titled “Top Gear Bingo!”, was developed using UK-based Monterosa’s LViS platform, and encourages viewers to look out for well known phrases, cars and items synonymous with the hit … [Read more...] about International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
