Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners Iain Coyle and Joe McVey have announced the launch of their new comedy content creation label Square Pears. The new outfit is partnered with Nest Productions, with Derek Drennan and Stew Batt appointed as MDs and Marisa Erftemeijer as Head of Production. With a focus on producing comedy and entertainment content for brands, influencers and traditional broadcast media, they will use their extensive network of contacts in the broadcast world to bring their expertise to … [Read more...] about Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners launch new comedy content creation label Square Pears
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BBC Studios to launch Outrageous at MIPCOM
BBC Studios has announced that the stars of Outrageous, the brand-new drama from Firebird Pictures, co-commissioned by UKTV and BritBox International, will head to Mipcom to launch the series. On screen stars Bessie Carter (Bridgerton), Joanna Vanderham (Crime), Joshua Sasse (Love is in the Air, Galavant) and James Purefoy (The Veil, Malpractice), will be joined in Cannes by the shows writer and creator Sarah Williams (Small Island, Flesh and Blood, The Long Song) and Executive Producer from … [Read more...] about BBC Studios to launch Outrageous at MIPCOM
UKTV has announced the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown, for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi.
UKTV today announces the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown (6x1 hour), for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi. The six-part series is a co-commission with Welsh language free-to-air channel S4C and All3Media International. The series is produced by Severn Screen and has begun filming, shooting back-to-back in both English and Welsh language. Mudtown centres around life at Newport’s Magistrates Court. This gripping new drama is written by exciting new writing duo Hannah … [Read more...] about UKTV has announced the commission of the brand-new series, Mudtown, for its leading crime drama channel, Alibi.
UKTV’s first foray into Korean formats with commission of groundbreaking gameshow Battle in the Box for Dave and UKTV Play from Interstellar
UKTV announced Battle in The Box (8x60'), a ground-breaking new comedy reality gameshow for award-winning entertainment channel Dave and free streaming service UKTV Play. Produced by Interstellar, the new series is based on a hit Korean format from Seoul based format agency Something Special, and will be hosted by Jimmy Carr. Battle in the Box will see pairs of comics and some of the nation’s favourite celebrities battle it out for pride, prizes and most importantly floorspace, in this … [Read more...] about UKTV’s first foray into Korean formats with commission of groundbreaking gameshow Battle in the Box for Dave and UKTV Play from Interstellar
All3media International announces new sales for hit series ‘Annika’
UKTV’s leading crime drama channel, Alibi, has co-commissioned a second season of the hit Black Camel detective drama Annika (6x60’) with US broadcaster MASTERPIECE and All3Media International. The critically-acclaimed series is based on the hugely successful BBC Radio 4 drama, written by Nick Walker. The second series will see the return of Nicola Walker (The Split, Unforgotten) as DI Annika Strandhed, Jamie Sives (Guilt, Frontier) as DS Michael … [Read more...] about All3media International announces new sales for hit series ‘Annika’
Vuulr generated sales of over 9,000 hours of film and TV content in 2021, up 205% YOY
Vuulr, the leading, global online content marketplace for film and T.V. rights that connects buyers and distributors worldwide, announced it generated the sale of over 9,000 total hours of content in 2021 as the platform saw rapid adoption across the entertainment industry. Studios, Production Houses & Distributors have embraced Vuulr’s content marketplace, growing the total hours listed 150% to 181,760 hours. “Content creators and distributors now recognize that online content … [Read more...] about Vuulr generated sales of over 9,000 hours of film and TV content in 2021, up 205% YOY
