Creation Content has partnered with Passion Distribution and digital channel group network UpStream Media on a new YouTube-first factual series, Most Wanted With Billy Billingham. The 10 x 20-minute blue-light documentary series follows former SAS soldier Billy Billingham as he embeds with police forces across the UK during high-risk operations targeting some of the country’s most wanted criminals. Combining raw frontline action with Billingham’s expertise, the series offers a gripping, … [Read more...] about Creation and Passion Distribution Strike YouTube First Deal for Most Wanted With Billy Billingham
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Klik Studios secured worldwide rights to further the Parkinson archive in BBC deal
Klik Studios, the digital-first channel management and rights studio, has announced a landmark licensing agreement with the BBC, granting worldwide rights to the iconic archive of Parkinson chat show episodes that ran on BBC One from 1971 to 1982. The deal also includes episodes from 1998, when the series returned for a triumphant second run on BBC One. The deal adds to Klik Studios’ existing archive of Parkinson episodes, which aired on ITV from 2004-07. Together, the two collections … [Read more...] about Klik Studios secured worldwide rights to further the Parkinson archive in BBC deal
Fremantle announces digital initiative with PBS Distribution to grow iconic brands on YouTube
Fremantle has announced a collaboration with PBS Distribution – acting as a YouTube content partner. The partnership spans four shows, including three shows for kids, as well as one cooking series. The effort is focused on the launch and growth of dedicated YouTube channels for Jacques Pépin, produced by KQED (Worldwide), Arthur, produced by GBH (Worldwide excluding US), Peep and the Big Wide World, produced by GBH (Worldwide excluding CA) and Piripenguins, produced by Eaglet Films and Red Monk … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces digital initiative with PBS Distribution to grow iconic brands on YouTube
Finite Films & TV partners with GB1 and North Sails for digital sailing series Challengers
Independent production company Finite Films & TV has announced the launch of its premium YouTube docuseries, Challengers, in partnership with the British America’s Cup Team, GB1, and global sportswear brand, North Sails. Finite Films & TV joins as the production company for series 2 of Challengers, which features unrivalled access to team GB1’s intensive training regime in the build-up to the pinnacle of high-performance sailing events, The 38th America’s Cup. Following the first … [Read more...] about Finite Films & TV partners with GB1 and North Sails for digital sailing series Challengers
Anima Kitchent and Mocca Studio Strike Co-Production Deal For Pre-School Series Baby Zu
Spanish animation company Ánima Kitchent and Indonesia-based animation studio Mocca Studio have entered into a co-production agreement for Season Two of the preschool series Baby Zu. Under the agreement the partners will produce 52 new 3-minute episodes of the 3D animated series, reinforcing brand continuity and supporting long-term growth of the Baby Zu franchise across international markets. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese Baby Zu is a fun and educational series for … [Read more...] about Anima Kitchent and Mocca Studio Strike Co-Production Deal For Pre-School Series Baby Zu
New Jimmy Carr YouTube Original to Land Ahead of Christmas
Award-winning comedian, writer and television host Jimmy Carr is set to launch a new YouTube original this week. Jimmy Carr: Road Kill is set to roll-out on Jimmy’s official Banijay Rights-operated YouTube channel on December 21st, with the festive feature comprising the biggest and best crowd-work moments across his global tour this year. The launch follows Jimmy becoming the most subscribed UK comedian on YouTube after his official channel recently surpassed 1.5 million subscribers. The … [Read more...] about New Jimmy Carr YouTube Original to Land Ahead of Christmas
