BBC Worldwide has sold UKTV’s five-part series The Incredible Mr Goodwin to 11 broadcasters in Australia, Germany, America, Russia, Scandinavia, Holland and Spain. The Incredible Mr Goodwin is a Crook/Objective co-production for Watch (UKTV). The show will air on ABC2 late June. It will also air on Channel One in Russia and BBC America in the US on July 8. Additionally, Germany’s ProSiebenSat 1 has snapped up the series to launch later this month as well, slated to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells “The Incredible Mr Goodwin” internationally
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BBC Worldwide commissions bespoke Glastonbury broadcast for international channels
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has commissioned a bespoke Glastonbury programme that will stream directly from the festival to air LIVE on its international channel portfolio. Starting at 18:00 BST on June 30 (July 1, 1AM SG/HK) – the final day of the Glastonbury 2013 – the six-hour broadcast will run without break and feature highlights from Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances. The highlights and live coverage will be linked by BBC presenters on-site and a … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide commissions bespoke Glastonbury broadcast for international channels
BBC Worldwide to launch premium BBC channel on Foxtel
Sydney – BBC Worldwide is set to launch a premium BBC channel on Foxtel offering premiere British drama and comedy, ad-break free and as close to UK transmission as possible in a new multi-platform deal for the BBC that aims to create a direct relationship with Australian audiences. Launching as part of the Foxtel Drama & Lifestyle package in mid-2014, the channel will feature first-run programming from the BBC and other British producers, which will not be … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch premium BBC channel on Foxtel
Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
Wizards vs Aliens New York – FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment’s action-adventure drama series Wizards vs Aliens has been sold to a number of territories including North America, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. Wizards vs Aliens will make its American debut on U.S. kids’ and family network The Hub in 2013. In addition to The Hub, Wizards vs Aliens has also been sold to upwards of 50 territories including Australia and New Zealand (ABC, UKTV), Canada … [Read more...] about Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
Off The Fence acquires 300 hours of content worldwide
Global distribution and production company Off the Fence (OTF) has announced a number of acquisitions from broadcasters worldwide, including UKTV’s Yesterday, FOX India and Film Garden in the U.S. The deals see OTF grow its distribution catalogue to over 6500 hours across a number of genres. Georgina Eyre, Head of Acquisitions, Off the Fence, said, “Following our recent deals with Tangled Bank (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Fox Lifestyle, Off the Fence is delighted to be … [Read more...] about Off The Fence acquires 300 hours of content worldwide
Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Sydney, Australia – Accedo, the enabler of Smart TV and IPTV solutions, has helped FOXTEL launch their first connected TV application in Australia by designing and developing the FOXTEL on Internet TV application for Samsung’s Smart TV platform. FOXTEL on Internet TV will allow its users to enjoy FOXTEL without the need for installation, lock-in contract or FOXTEL set-top box. The application offers Australian viewers direct access to a selection of 30 live FOXTEL channels, including … [Read more...] about Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia