New York, NY – BBC AMERICA has commissioned its first original comedy series Almost Royal, a tale of two young British aristocrats on their first trip to the United States – interacting with real-life Americans. The (7×30) series is produced by Burning Bright Productions with Clive Tulloh (Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man, The Dame Edna Treatment,…
Read MoreNew York, NY – APRIL EARTHFLIGHT Street Date: April 8, 2014 Suggested Retail Price: DVD $34.98 ($43.98 in Canada) Blu-ray $39.98 ($49.98 in Canada) Length: Approx. 370 mins / 2-disc set David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) narrates this exhilarating six-part series that takes viewers over the planet’s most incredible landscapes and reveals what it’s like…
Read MoreSanta Monica, CA – Ovation, America’s only arts network, has acquired U.S. premiere broadcast rights to several arts-focused series from BBC Worldwide North America Sales and Co-productions. The various series will air in Ovation’s new, daily programming block, “Morning Canvas.” The announcement was made by Michelle Zajic, VP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Ovation. The deal was…
Read MoreStreet Date: April 15, 2014 Suggested Retail Price: DVD $29.98 ($37.48 in Canada) Blu-ray $34.98 ($43.98 in Canada) Length: Approx. 480 mins + bonus material / 3-disc set (DVD)/ 2-disc set (BD) New York, NY – Return to the meanest streets of East London on April 15, 2014 with the Blu-ray and DVD release of…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – This season’s dynamic lineup of stars — including two Olympic Gold Medalists, a game show host, a swimming legend and a teen pop star – will perform for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of Dancing with the Stars MONDAY, MARCH…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC AMERICA has given the green light to adrenaline-charged vehicle transformation series, Mud, Sweat & Gears. The (8×60) original series, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions for BBC AMERICA and BBC Worldwide’s new Brit channel, will be hosted by Tom ‘Wookie’ Ford and Jonny Smith, two real-life friends and UK car journalists….
Read MoreNew York, NY – Announced today, BBC AMERICA’s critically acclaimed drama series Ripper Street has been commissioned for a third season. From producers Tiger Aspect Productions and Lookout Point, Ripper Street will continue to be co-produced by BBC AMERICA and in a new landmark deal, Amazon has acquired UK subscription streaming rights. Starring Matthew Macfadyen (Anna…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Samuel Anderson (The History Boys, Gavin & Stacey) is set to join the cast of Doctor Who as a recurring character in the new season, which will also introduce Peter Capaldi as the Doctor to millions of viewers. Anderson will play Danny Pink, a teacher at Coal Hill School where companion…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Giant spitting cobras that can kill 20 men with one bite, massive six-ton charging elephants and vipers with two-inch fangs are animals most people run from – but actor and wildlife enthusiast, Dominic Monaghan (Lost, Lord of the Rings), charges straight towards them. The returning original series will anchor BBC AMERICA’s…
Read MoreStreet Date: March 18, 2014 Suggested Retail Price: DVD $29.98 ($37.48 in Canada) Blu-ray $39.98 ($49.98 in Canada) Length: Approx. 585 mins + bonus material / 3-disc DVD set/ 3-disc BD set New York, NY – Legends come to life on March 18, 2014 when BBC AMERICA’s Atlantis: Season One makes an epic journey onto…
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