Leading independent distributor all3media international has secured it’s first deal for eight-part series Inside the Tower of London as it heads to Smithsonian Channel in North America. Hybrid history series Inside the Tower of London, from all3media group’s Lion Television, is now set to air across the US through a new deal with the Smithsonian Channel. Going behind the scenes at the Tower of London, the 8 x 60’ docuseries combines modern-day adventures with fascinating stories … [Read more...] about all3media takes Inside The Tower of London to North America
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Localised “YO! MTV Raps” series greenlit for Southeast Asia, UK, Germany, Africa
SINGAPORE – Global youth brand MTV International has greenlit local versions of its legendary hip-hop franchise YO! MTV Raps for Southeast Asia, UK, Germany and Africa. Like the original, each localised YO! will be a destination for current and new fans to discover the best in rap music and hip hop culture. Reinvented for the current generation of hip hop fans around the world, each international YO! will be anchored by two local presenters and feature regional emerging artists, … [Read more...] about Localised “YO! MTV Raps” series greenlit for Southeast Asia, UK, Germany, Africa
dB Broadcast recognised in UK’s national excellence listing
CAMBRIDGESHIRE – UK leading system integrator dB Broadcast has been ranked at no. 19 in the annual The Sunday Times’ Hiscox Tech Track 100 listing, published in the Business section of the paper. This recognition heralds dB as one of the 100 top performing technology companies in the UK. The 18th Tech Track 100 league table ranks Britain’s private technology, media and telecoms companies with the fastest growing sales. This is the second time that dB has been featured in the … [Read more...] about dB Broadcast recognised in UK’s national excellence listing
Cineflix Rights strikes first-look deal with Mayhem Entertainment
LONDON – UK indie content distributor Cineflix Rights, a division of Cineflix Media, has secured a first-look development deal with Vancouver’s Mayhem Entertainment. Under the partnership, Cineflix Rights will gain exclusive worldwide distribution rights to Mayhem’s forthcoming projects, including the 8 x 30-minute series The Dog Dudes. The series, which is headed for launch at this October’s MIPCOM market in Cannes, follows professional dog trainers, behaviourists and psychology experts … [Read more...] about Cineflix Rights strikes first-look deal with Mayhem Entertainment
C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK
LONDON – Viacom-owned UK terrestrial network Channel 5 (C5) is reviving the UK version of The Bachelor after a six-year hiatus. Casting is underway to find the UK’s most eligible single man to take part in a 10×60’ version of the Warner Bros format, which is due to air on C5 next year. The show has been commissioned by Sean Doyle, commissioning editor for factual at C5, and will be produced by Warner Bros-owned UK production company Ricochet. The Bachelor originated on … [Read more...] about C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK
Channel 5 commissions new series from VICE
LONDON – UK broadcaster Channel 5 has ordered a new series from VICE Studios. Building on the success of VICE Studios’ production, Britain’s Cocaine Epidemic, Channel 5 has commissioned a new documentary series, Drug Wars for its flagship channel. Drug Wars (4x60’) will look at prolific drug use across the UK, offering revealing and strong actuality-led stories and candid insight from users, as well as their families – along with the medical support and police trying to stem the … [Read more...] about Channel 5 commissions new series from VICE