New 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 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 –…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced the appointment of Jemma Adkins to the role of SVP, Fiction, Sales and Distribution for BBC Worldwide, Americas. Adkins will report to Americas EVP Sales & Co-Productions, Matt Forde, and will be based in the New York office. In her new role,…
Read MoreEl Segundo, CA – DIRECTV, the world’s most popular video service, and BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced a deal that will bring three heralded BBC Worldwide comedies, No Heroics, How Not to Live Your Life and Mutual Friends, all of which have been nominated for a British Comedy Award, to DIRECTV’s The 101 Network. Mutual…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Paul Patranella is a 4-star, classically trained French chef who loves motorcycles. Bill Allen, a renowned motorcycle mechanic, is passionate about food. These two long-time friends know that food is the ticket to the American experience and motorcycling is the only way to get there. In Hairy Bikers, premiering Friday, October 14 at…
Read MoreNew York, NY –– They’re back, darlings. BBC Worldwide Sales and Distribution, announced today that comedy phenomenon Absolutely Fabulous will return to television with three brand new specials, with BBC AMERICA and Logo serving as joint American co-producers for the series. Comedy sensations Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will reprise their celebrated roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy…
Read MoreNew York, NY -– 3rd & Bird!, the hit BBC preschool series from Josh Selig and Little Airplane Productions, will have its U.S. premiere Monday, September 26, 12:00p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel’s Disney Junior programming block for kids 2-7 and their families. Disney Junior will air all 25 episodes – 20 minutes each – plus…
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