London – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the winners for the annual British Academy Children’s Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Doc Brown at the Roundhouse, London and presenters included Samantha Barks, Sharleen Spiteri, Bernard Cribbins, Myleene Klass, Emma Bunton, Jamal Edwards, James Norton, Simon Webbe and Malorie Blackman. It has been a successful week for the team behind Katie Morag after picking up a British Academy Scotland Award last … [Read more...] about Winners of the British Academy Children’s Awards
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Warner Bros completes acquisition of the Eyeworks Group
Amsterdam, London, Burbank – As part of the studio’s television growth strategy, Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) announced on June 2 that following receipt of regulatory approvals, it has now completed its acquisition of all Eyeworks’ businesses outside the U.S., in 15 countries across Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand, adding 13 new territories to its international network of production companies. This acquisition further strengthens Warner … [Read more...] about Warner Bros completes acquisition of the Eyeworks Group
“Zombie Bootcamp” wins MIPFormats International Pitch
Sydney, Cannes – Australian production house The Feds secured the top prize at the MIPFormats International Pitch competition, held in Cannes on April 6 ahead of MIPTV, for the groundbreaking format Zombie Bootcamp. The MIPFormats International Pitch is a global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with original, non-scripted entertainment formats and is exclusively sponsored by Warner Bros. International Television Production. Warner Bros. ITVP has committed to … [Read more...] about “Zombie Bootcamp” wins MIPFormats International Pitch
Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
Hulu’s CEO Mike Hopkins announced on March 31 that Craig Erwich will join Hulu as Senior Vice President, Head of Content. Erwich, who officially begins on April 7, will lead content and programming strategy for Hulu and Hulu Plus. Erwich was most recently at Warner Horizon Television (WHTV), a division of Warner Bros. Television Group, where he oversaw development, production and business operations for the past seven years. Prior to joining WHTV, Erwich was at FOX Broadcasting Company for … [Read more...] about Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), announced on March 14 the five MIPFormats International Pitch competition finalists who will be invited to Cannes to pitch their projects during the 5th edition of MIPFormats (April 5-6, 2014), ahead of MIPTV (April 7-10, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France). The MIPFormats International Pitch is the global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with … [Read more...] about ​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
Warner Bros acquires format rights to BBC One’s “The Link”
London – Warner Bros. International Television Production has acquired the format rights to distribute BBC One’s brand new quiz show, The Link. BBC One has commissioned 25 episodes for a daytime slot. The show is being produced by STV Productions in association with LTV with production starting later this month. Over the course of 45 minutes, The Link sees three teams race against time to find … [Read more...] about Warner Bros acquires format rights to BBC One’s “The Link”
