From Queen of Thorns to Mistress of Robes! Dame Diana Rigg leaves her Game Of Thrones character Lady Olenna Tyrell behind as she makes her debut appearance in series two of Victoria, starting on ITV Choice. For the 79-year old Rigg, being able to laugh at her character's general disapproval really drew her to the role of the Duchess of Buccleuch in the hit series that stars Jenna Coleman in the titular role and Tom Hughes as her husband Albert. On her character, Dame Rigg said, "The duchess … [Read more...] about ITV Choice presents Dame Diana Rigg
Victoria
Victoria returns to ITV Choice
Following critical acclaim and record ratings is the return of ITV’s hugely popular historical drama, Victoria, produced by Mammoth Screen. Once again written by creator and executive producer, Daisy Goodwin, the brand new eight-part season will see Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes reprise their roles as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as they face new challenges both at home and abroad. Resuming one month after the first series ended, the new season establishes Victoria as a working … [Read more...] about Victoria returns to ITV Choice
MIPTV roundup
Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
Telenovelas digitalize further
Miami – Telemundo Internacional is strengthening its presence in Latin America with three more premieres this month on Netflix. Aurora, Victoria and Marina will be available through the on-demand internet media streaming provider in more than 40 countries in the region, including Mexico, Brazil and the Caribbean. These productions form part of Telemundo’s second round of premieres on Netflix Latin America. The first round was in September, when the network announced a deal to host … [Read more...] about Telenovelas digitalize further
Victoria premieres in the United Arab Emirates
Miami - Victoria premiered on August 1 in the United Arab Emirates airing weekly on Channel Farsi 1 on Saturday and Wednesday in the 21:00 time slot. Victoria has been commercialized in more than 40 countries including Cyprus, Russia, Bolivia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Romania, Estonia, and Argentina. The telenovela is a controversial story about a middle-aged woman, who finds a second opportunity to love in the hands of a younger man. Victoria is part of the catalog of productions of Telemundo … [Read more...] about Victoria premieres in the United Arab Emirates