LOS ANGELES – August 1, 2019 – HBO Max adds to its arsenal of strategic, fan-favorite acquisitions by securing the exclusive streaming rights to BBC’s longest running global franchise, “Doctor Who.” All 11 seasons of the British sci-fi hit drama will be available on WarnerMedia’s…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA — BritBox, the hit streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV, will significantly expand its programming roster with several new originals, live events and the addition of some of the most beloved UK programs ever, it was announced today by BritBox President, Soumya Sriraman. The new programming, unveiled to attendees at the…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – Global content leaders BBC Studios in Los Angeles and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced that they have appointed preeminent media executive Dan McDermott as head of the companies’ television partnership. The venture was formed to identify, co-develop and co-fund scripted formats and original intellectual property for the U.S. market. McDermott,…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – Ovation, America’s only arts network, has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights for two series from BBC Studios. The deal includes two seasons of Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby (13 x 60’), which will be available on Ovation’s AVOD service JOURNY and will also air on Ovation’s linear channel and on-demand…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – BBC Studios and Pluto TV, today announced, a deal that brings BBC’s internationally recognized and iconic programming to Pluto TV in the U.S. The deal furthers Pluto TV’s mission to “entertain the planet,” by providing a slate of evergreen entertainment with global reach and American appeal. Select titles from the BBC…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has signed on to narrate the anticipated series from award-winning creator and producer Simon Fuller and directed by Emmy® winning director and producer John Downer, SERENGETI. With unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the African plains, this innovative six-part series…
Read MorePasadena, CA – Discovery Channel is set to premiere SERENGETI, a new innovative six-part series by American Idol creator Simon Fuller and multi-award-winning wildlife film maker John Downer. It was announced today by Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual. With unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the…
Read MorePasadena, CA — BritBox, the streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV — today announced a multi-series partnership with acclaimed Oscar nominee, Jeff Po9pe (Philomena, The Moorside), as well as several other co-productions during the broadstreamers’ presentation to TV critics at the semi-annual gathering of the Television Critics Association (TCA). Only two years old, BritBox, which…
Read MoreLos Angeles, LA – For the first time ever, “Dancing with the Stars: Live! A Night to Remember” will feature the largest collection of stars you know and love from the TV show. The cast of celebrities includes country music radio legend Bobby Bones, Bachelor in Paradise hunk Joe “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile, Dukes of…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – BBC Studios Los Angeles and Lionsgate Television have teamed up to identify, co-develop and co-fund scripted formats and original intellectual property for the U.S. market. As part of the first look agreement, the parties will create original series and draw upon the extensive formats from the prestigious BBC catalog. The BBC…
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