BBC Studios has announced that the British drama channel BBC First will premiere in Malta on April 1st, partnering with some of the country’s largest operators Melita, GO Plc and Epic Malta. The channel offers audiences original and critically acclaimed drama all through a distinctive British lens. BBC First will offer viewers in Malta premieres […]
BBC Two, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain with a range of content that celebrates and remembers his life and musical legacy. BBC Two and iPlayer will dedicate a Saturday night of programmes to Cobain and Nirvana in April, with […]
The commissioning team from BBC Studios Social are inviting indies of all scales and backgrounds to pitch fresh, short form concepts that extend and enrich existing IP, engage loyal fans, and reach new audiences on digital platforms. The available production opportunities are online now and cover many of the top brands in the BBC Studios […]
In a speech on the BBC’s future at the Royal Television Society, BBC Director General Tim Davie said the broadcaster has a central role in ensuring the UK retains a healthy democracy, a strong creative economy and a more cohesive society. Davie said the BBC had been reforming at pace to remain at the heart […]
A report from Ampere Analysis reveals an 18 per cent decline in 2023 in the UK’s market for scripted TV commissions (Drama, Sci-Fi, Crime & Thriller, etc.) as major UK broadcasters cut spend and most global SVoDs trimmed investment in international content. Changes in consumer behaviour and a weak advertising market saw pay-TV operators and […]
VIDA Content OS, the secure, cloud-native Media Asset Management platform, is unveiling its global Partner Programme at NAB Show 2024. Working collaboratively with its Partners, VIDA Content OS enables distributors and production companies to streamline their content operations and transform their media supply workflows. Tim Ayris, Head of Channel Partnerships, commented: “We are developing a […]
Andy Harries, co-founder of Left Bank Pictures, producer of acclaimed series The Crown, has warned that the UK production sector is in danger of ending up as a first class, top-end service industry to the US at the expense of our own experiences. Harries issued the warning in an acceptance speech at the 50th annual […]
The Creative Cities Convention has unveiled more speakers and panels for its April 2024 event, featuring Keynote Thangam Debbonaire, MP for Bristol West & Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport. hangam, who will give insights into her plans for the screen sector outside London at a challenging time for the industry. Kate […]
BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, and BBC News have announced the global launch of the new BBC.com and BBC app, transforming the way digital audiences consume BBC’s journalism and storytelling outside of the UK. Available worldwide, the new website and app boast an updated design and navigation. The new BBC.com and BBC […]
The BBC has acquired all nine seasons of the hit US legal drama Suits; mockumentary St Denis Medical; and the series continuation of the hit Best Man films, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, for BBC iPlayer and TV channels. The three titles have been acquired from NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Sue Deeks, Head of […]