The lines between truth and deception blur in the BBC World Service and CBC’s new six-part true crime podcast Kaitlyn’s Baby, launching on 14 January. Kaitlyn, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through a series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her, to grieve with her, and even to save her life as they are led down a devastating path. Then the truth comes out – it’s all lies. The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby is … [Read more...] about BBC World Service and CBC unveil new true crime podcast The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby
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Keshet International, Woodcut International, & Seven Network to launch True Crime FAST Channel in Australia
Keshet International, Woodcut International, and the Seven Network are launching a FAST channel dedicated to true crime content on Australia’s premier free streaming platform, 7plus. Titled True Crime Files, this new FAST channel sees KI licensing and delivering nearly 100 hours of true crime content to the Seven Network for its streaming platform 7plus. Launching on 3 December, this initial launch package of factual content includes true crime content produced predominantly by Woodcut Media, … [Read more...] about Keshet International, Woodcut International, & Seven Network to launch True Crime FAST Channel in Australia
Abacus Media Rights pre-sells line-up of True Crime Series from leading producers to Prime Video
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment Company, has pre-sold multiple true crime documentaries to Prime Video in the UK. From award-winning production companies Woodcut Media, Peninsula Television, Big Little Fish and Future Studios, the Prime Video deal includes a number of shocking, true-crime titles including Murder in a Tea Cup; Murder at First Swipe; Scissor Sisters; Breaking Dad: The Richard Lubbock Story (w/t) and Lucie Blackman: Missing in Tokyo. In addition, acquisitions … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights pre-sells line-up of True Crime Series from leading producers to Prime Video
Yeti Television’s The Truth About My Murder returns to TRUE CRIME for second series
Yeti Television announced that AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK) has commissioned the second season of the hit true crime series The Truth About My Murder (10x60’), which is set to air on top factual entertainment channel TRUE CRIME – formerly known as CBS Reality – in early 2024. TRUE CRIME is a joint venture between AMCNI UK and Paramount Global. Season 2 of The Truth About My Murder will once again see forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd tackle ten complex murder cases, guiding … [Read more...] about Yeti Television’s The Truth About My Murder returns to TRUE CRIME for second series
Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
Flame Distribution and MAP TV (Michael Attwell Productions) are delighted to announce Moors Murders, a brand new True Crime documentary series ordered by UK broadcaster Channel 4 which is scheduled to TX on Monday 21st February. Moors Murders (3 x 52’) is produced by award-winning Michael Attwell and Douglas Chirnside (MAP TV). The 1960’s Moors Murders are Britain’s most notorious crimes. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murdered five children and buried the bodies on the local moors. The ‘trial of … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
Woodcut Media digs deep with ‘Murdered at First Sight’
Woodcut Media has been commissioned by Sky UK to produce the powerfully emotive true-crime series Murdered at First Sight for Sky Crime. The series is scheduled to TX on the channel in March. Murdered at First Sight (10 x 1hr)tells the first-hand stories of some of the most complex and hard-to-solve murder cases: stranger murders. With these cases, there are no disgruntled partners, no jealous relatives, no family squabble… they leave behind devastated families and terrified communities. And … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media digs deep with ‘Murdered at First Sight’
