New York, NY – BBC Worldwide America Sales & Distribution today announced a first time sale to STARZ KIDS & FAMILY for the critically-acclaimed children’s titles, Wingin’ It and Sadie J. The popular teen- focused shows will air on the network’s “Six Block” programming franchise, with Wingin’ It scheduled to premiere on March 1, 2013 and Sadie J joining the block…
Read MoreNew York, NY – HISTORY® continues its phenomenal ratings success as the network finished season 2 of TOP GEAR, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, with an overall season average of 1.9 million viewers, and 1.1 million in both the Adults 18-49 and 25-54 demos. TOP GEAR season 2 saw an increase vs. Season 1 of 24% in the…
Read MoreSanta Monica, CA – September 10, 2012 Ovation, the only multi-platform network celebrating art, artists and all forms of artistic story-telling, is announcing its first co-production deal with BBC Worldwide Americas, Sales and Distribution, for the television feature Doors Open starring Douglas Henshall and Stephen Fry. Produced by Stephen Fry’s Sprout Pictures for ITV-1 in…
Read MoreNew York, NY – COMING THIS NOVEMBER… DOCTOR WHO: SERIES SEVEN, PART ONE Street Date: November 13, 2012 Suggested Retail Price: DVD$24.98 ($30.98 in Canada) Blu-ray $29.98 ($37.48 in Canada) Length: Approx.225 mins + bonus material / 2-disc set Doctor Who returns, after a record-breaking season on BBC AMERICA, with five new blockbuster episodes in the first half of…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Before the summer officially came to a close, BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who and COPPER earned record ratings for the channel. The all-new season of BBC AMERICA’s hit sci-fi seriesDoctor Who, which premiered on Saturday, September 1, delivered the channel’s highest-rated, most-watched telecast ever in Live + Same Day. Doctor Who delivered 1.555 million viewers and 723,000…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC AMERICA to premiere its new original series from Executive Producer Jamie Oliver, Chef Race: U.K. vs. U.S., with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, October 2. Ahead of the premiere, BBC AMERICA will present a special preview of the first episode on Saturday September 29, 10:00pm ET, following the mid-season finale…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Syfy today announced it has acquired the international hit series Sinbad from BBC Worldwide America, Sales & Distribution. One of the most enduring stories of all time, the imaginative and fantastical quest ofSinbad will premiere on Syfy in April 2013. Starring newcomer Elliot Knight in the title role, the 12-part series follows Sinbad’s sea-bound journey after he…
Read MoreNew York, NY – SEPTEMBER: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: 20THANNIVERSARY SPECIALS Street Date: September 11, 2012 Suggested Retail Price: $24.98 ($30.98 in Canada) Length: Approx. 90 minutes + bonus features & UV copy/ single disc They’re back, darlings. International comedy sensations Jennifer Saunders (French & Saunders) and Joanna Lumley (The Corpse Bride) return to their celebrated roles as Edina…
Read MoreStreet Date: September 11, 2012 Suggested Retail Price: $24.98 each ($30.98 each in Canada) Length: approx. 90 minutes + bonus features/ single disc New York, NY – They’re back, darlings. BBC Home Entertainment is absolutely thrilled to bring Absolutely Fabulous: 20thAnniversary Specials to DVD on September 11, 2012. International comedy sensations Jennifer Saunders (French & Saunders) and Joanna Lumley…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who returns after a record-breaking season with five blockbuster episodes on September 1 as part of Supernatural Saturday. Join the Doctor, his companions Amy and Rory (aka the Ponds) and numerous friends on their latest escapades through space and time where they puzzle an unexpected invasion of Earth, save a…
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