London, United Kingdom - Leading independent distributor all3media International has confirmed a raft of new appointments at its London headquarters, adding newly-created roles across marketing, business affairs, commercial development and acquisitions as part of its ongoing expansion. Sonja Underwood has been appointed to the role of Head of Marketing, reporting to Rachel Glaister, elevated to EVP International Brands & Press. Sonja will work closely with Rachel to lead the … [Read more...] about All3media International expands teams
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New research on nature programmes
BBC Earth, the BBC’s global factual brand, has today published findings of an international study titled The Real Happiness Project showing nature programming’s direct impact on the mood and wellbeing of its viewers.The research, conducted with Professor Dacher Keltner, an expert in the science of emotion at the University of California, Berkeley, confirms that even short engagement with such shows leads to significant increases in positive emotions including awe, contentedness, joy and … [Read more...] about New research on nature programmes
James Martin’s French Adventure launches at MIPTV
London - Independent UK based distributor DCD Rights has concluded a raft of early deals for its key MIPTV launch James Martin’s French Adventure, with broadcasters around the world signing the 20-episode series produced by Blue Marlin Television. Following its recent debut on ITV in the UK, James Martin’s French Adventure, which joins the renowned TV chef as he journeys through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and pays homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd, has … [Read more...] about James Martin’s French Adventure launches at MIPTV
Great start for 5 Gold Rings UK
With a 5% increase of the market share compared to the channel slot average in the key demo (16-34), 5 Gold Rings lives up to the promise of becoming the iconic new game show. The app that lets viewers play along with the game during broadcast was also a great success with 107,000 players in the app, enhancing the viewers’ experience even further. In 5 Gold Rings, hosted by Phillip Schofield, every pixel counts. Players get five rings to answer questions over five levels. A huge interactive … [Read more...] about Great start for 5 Gold Rings UK
ITV Studios announces formats slate
ITV Studios has announced its wide range of new formats as it unveiled its slate for this year’s MIPTV at its Formats Festival 2017.Close to 150 buyers from around the world are attending the event in central London, as producers from across the ITV Studios stable present on the various entertainment, factual entertainment and quiz formats announced. The new inclusions, outlined below, join ITV Studios’ slate of established international formats, including I’m A Celebrity… Get … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces formats slate
MTV EMAS 2017 to light up London
Singapore– MTV announced that London has been chosen to host the 24th annual MTV EMAs 2017. Celebrating the year’s music highlights and featuring the world’s biggest artists, the MTV EMAs 2017 is confirmed to broadcast across MTV’s TV, social and digital platforms live from The SSE Arena, Wembley on Sunday 12th November. Telecast details for Asia will follow soon. “London is arguably the world’s musical epicentre and it’s both a huge privilege and opportunity to bring the MTV EMAs … [Read more...] about MTV EMAS 2017 to light up London