Singapore – BBC Worldwide Asia announced the launch of BBC First in Hong Kong. The premium drama brand has launched successfully in the major markets around the world including Australia, South Africa, Benelux and the Middle East and offers viewers the best British drama from the BBC and UK independent production companies. Viewers will also be able to access select popular and distinct shows from the BBC within 24 hours of their original transmission. At launch, some of the highly … [Read more...] about BBC First debuts in Hong Kong
War and Peace
BBCWW collaborates with Pooq
BBC Worldwide announced a deal with South Korean OTT service Pooq that will not only allow viewers to live stream, catch up and watch BBC World News and CBeebies, but also watch top-rated BBC dramas and natural history programmes on demand. The deal will give a range of audiences access to CBeebies and BBC World News. Via Pooq’s SVOD and TVOD services, they will be able to watch more than 400 hours of BBC natural history and drama content. Some of these titles include all three series of the … [Read more...] about BBCWW collaborates with Pooq
War and Peace to a new generation
Paris – MIPCOM 2015 will welcome a high-profile keynote panel to discuss the business strategy and creative process behind the BBC’s epic TV adaptation of War and Peace. This new adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s famous novel is scheduled to air in the UK on the BBC in late 2015/early 2016, before rolling out worldwide. The session is a major feature of the conference theme “A New Creative Excellence” and the panellists will provide an insight into what is involved in … [Read more...] about War and Peace to a new generation
