BBC Studios Kids & Family is developing a new anime-inspired series for 8-12-year-olds – the primary title in its first-look deal with Blink Industries. Children Vs Battle SuperStars [working title] is a 22 x 22′ kids’ martial arts tournament epic set in a fantastical modern-day world. Inspired by the classics of the genre, it explores […]
BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions has announced Vanishing Point, a new comedy-action animation series. Commissioned by BBC Children’s & Education and France Télévisions, the 26 x 22’ series for kids age 8+ has been created by BAFTA-winning writing and directing duo, Tom Gran and Martin Woolley. Vanishing Point follows a group of four teens […]
Just ahead of its live coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament and Glastonbury music festival, the BBC has announced that it is commencing the first phase of a trial of low latency live streaming on its iPlayer service. “For the next few weeks, viewers using selected devices who have opted into iPlayer’s ‘beta’ mode may […]
CBeebies has launched its first dedicated parenting offer: CBeebies Parenting. Expanding its services to families with a universal offer to support parents during early years. The new offering includes up to date expert advice, support and content on all things parenting, for parents-to-be right through to helping little ones grow up, including: New CBeebies Parenting […]
BBC Studios has announced that Bluey is expanding its gaming footprint further and taking over Fruit Ninja Classic+ with a special, limited-time Apple Arcade crossover event. Beginning June 19th, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to Fruit Ninja Classic+ for the first time for a special crossover experience, exclusively on Apple Arcade – Apple’s […]
ScreenSkills has announced the next phase of its industry-approved Training Passport, following a successful 10 month-long pilot. The passport is in collaboration with BBC Studios, ITV Studios and Sky, as well as new partners for phase 2, including BBC Public Service. The ScreenSkills Training Passport is the first pan-industry initiative to provide a digital record […]
UK-based distributor DCD Rights has secured sales of more than 100 hours of drama titles to CEE ahead of their attendance at NEM and NATPE Budapest later this June. Profour (Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia) has acquired season 5 of My Life is Murder, starring Lucy Lawless, whilst seasons 1-4 have been acquired by BBC […]
The BBC, Glastonbury’s exclusive broadcast partner, will bring audiences a two-month celebration of the celebrated music festival this June and July, across TV, BBC iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds. Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music, commented: “This year, we’re making it easier than ever for millions of music fans to access Glastonbury’s standout moments, whilst […]
BBC Sport has secured a four year deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to broadcast the European Gymnastics Championships until 2028. The Artistic European Gymnastics Championship is currently taking place in Leipzig, Germany with BBC Sport’s coverage airing across BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. The championships showcases a […]
BBC Studios Productions has taken full ownership of Mothership TV. The unscripted indie prodco will now become part of BBC Studios’ newly announced Unscripted Productions, led by Kate Ward. The deal marks the corporation’s main commercial arm taking full ownership of its second unscripted indie following the acquisition of Voltage TV in 2022. Mothership TV, […]