Street Date: February 21, 2012 DVD Suggested Retail Price: $29.98 ($37.48 in Canada) Length: Approx. 300 minutes/ 2-disc set New York, NY — The Story Of Ireland is a five-part landmark history of Ireland presented by Fergal Keane (Wild Africa, Great Railway Journeys). Ireland is living through a significant period in its cycle of history – since the 1998…
Read MoreStreet Date: February 28, 2012 DVD Suggested Retail Price: $24.98 ($30.98 in Canada) Blu-Ray Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 ($37.48 in Canada) Length: Approx. 362 minutes + bonus features/ 3-disc set New York, NY – It’s time for the next installment of madness, mayhem, and motor hilarity fromTop Gear, the world’s most popular car entertainment show and “the best unscripted…
Read MoreStreet Date: February 21, 2012 DVD Suggested Retail Price: $34.98 ($43.98 in Canada) Blu-Ray Suggested Retail Price: $39.98 ($49.98 in Canada) Length: Approx. 338 minutes + bonus features/ 2-disc set New York, NY – The Fades, the coming of age fantasy drama from writer Jack Thorne (Skins, Shameless), comes to DVD and Blu-ray following its launch on BBC AMERICA…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide America’s Sales & Distribution division today announced a licensing deal with international news and cultural programming network LINK TV for a compelling line-up of BBC Worldwide documentaries, including the fascinating series, Tribal Wives and a selection of shows from Panorama, the BBC’s celebrated investigative and current affairs strand. Tribal Wives is a docu-series that…
Read MoreNew York, NY — Devin Johnson has been promoted to VP Publicity for BBC America and Consumer Products with immediate effect. Johnson, who joined the channel as a publicist in 2007 was most recently Director Publicity, BBC America and Global Brands. In his new role he will oversee the publicity team and all campaigns and…
Read MoreNew York, NY –– Following Idris Elba’s best actor win at the 2012 Golden Globes®, BBC AMERICA has today confirmed it is to co-produce the next installment of the critically-acclaimed drama, Luther, starring Idris Elba. The four-part mini-series will premiere in 2012 as part of BBC AMERICA’s Dramaville. Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide America…
Read MoreMiami, FL – BBC Worldwide Content & Production has announced that TVN 2 in Panama licensed popular format and celebrity dance competition, Dancing with the Stars. TVN 2 will produce a localized version of the critically-acclaimed series. Gareth Williams, SVP of Content & Production for South America, BBC Worldwide, said, “Dance is deeply rooted in Latin…
Read MoreNew York, NY — THE HOUR Street Date: February 7, 2012 (Canada only-Available now in US) DVD Suggested Retail Price: $43.98 (Canada) Blu-Ray Suggested Retail Price: $49.98 (Canada) Length: Approx. 344 minutes + bonus features/ 2-disc set 2012 Golden Globe nominee for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Golden Globe nominees Romola Garai (Atonement, Emma) and…
Read MoreNew York, NY — Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba stars as John Luther, the near-genius detective struggling to cope with his own demons, in two distinctive, thrilling crime stories which make up BBC AMERICA’s four part Golden Globe winning series Luther. Devastated by the brutal murder of his wife, John Luther returns to policing in a different world. His old unit…
Read MoreNew Orleans, LA – BBC Worldwide’s Sales & Distribution division today announced the sale of over 260 hours of programming to PBS stations across the United States. The deals follow the company’s BBC Showcase Syndication event which takes place annually in New Orleans each October. Leading the pack in sales was History of Science –…
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