All BBC Worldwide articles – Page 30
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FeaturesUK distributors: growth on pause
UK distributor revenues have fallen by 5.2% year on year, according to the Broadcast Distributors Survey 2015.
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NewsEndemol Shine leapfrogs FMI
The Endemol Shine Group merger has helped its recently unified distribution division leapfrog Fremantle Media International to become the second-largest sales house in the UK, according to Broadcast’s Distributors Survey 2015.
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NewsBBC Studios critics stand firm
The BBC faces an uphill battle to convince the industry that its vision to commercialise its £400m production arm will be fair and above board.
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NewsIn brief: Orphan Black; Nina, Love; Creative Skillset; BBCW
BBC3 series Orphan Black is to debut on iPlayer and Creative Skillset has invested £200,000 in online training courses. Read on for more.
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NewsIn brief: Top Gear; Zig Zag; BBC radio
Chris Evans is heading to Cannes to help BBC Worldwide sell the reimagined Top Gear, plus other industry headlines.
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NewsJana Bennett promoted to run History
Former BBC chief Jana Bennett has been promoted to run US cable network History following the departure of Dirk Hoogstra.
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NewsBBC Studios blueprint opens door to tendering hit shows
The BBC has opened the door to tendering out blockbuster shows, such as EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing, in formal proposals to commercialise its £400m production arm.
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NewsBBC to take on Netflix in the US
Tony Hall has branded BBC Worldwide indivisible from the corporation as he announced plans for a US rival to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon.
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CommentDrama Village's decade proves doubters wrong
Birmingham base’s output has put drama at heart of daytime and nurtured many careers, says Will Trotter
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NewsBBCW buys into Red Planet's factual arm
BBC Worldwide has acquired a minority stake in Red Planet Pictures’ fledgling factual division.
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NewsAnalysis: Tony Hall’s vision for the BBC
The BBC’s charter renewal push went into overdrive this week as Tony Hall vowed to plough £150m into new services and laid bare the ramifications of its July funding deal.
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NewsBBC to shake up daytime
BBC daytime controller Dan McGolpin has axed shows including near decade-old Don’t Get Done, Get Dom as he bids to make his mark on the BBC1 schedule next year.
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NewsBBC Studios set for spotlight
The BBC will come under pressure next week to address state aid concerns around BBC Studios, as director general Tony Hall prepares to set out plans to supercharge the corporation’s commercial income.
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NewsIn brief: Dancing with the Stars; C4 scheduling; Deadline Gallipoli; Nevision
BBC Worldwide is to launch a Dancing with the Stars companion app and Channel 4 has expanded the remit of its head of scheduling. Read on for more of today’s news.
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NewsWorldwide must return £1.2bn to BBC
BBC Worldwide is expected to increase its returns to the BBC by “more than 15%” over the next five years following the launch of BBC Studios and an expanded digital remit.
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NewsBBC eyes industry-wide VoD service to rival Netflix
The BBC has floated the idea of launching a Project Kangaroo-style online platform featuring the best of British content from a variety of sources.
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NewsDoctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
The 50th anniversary episode of the Doctor Who TV series set a new record for the largest simultaneous TV simulcast, having aired in 21 languages across 94 countries.
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FeaturesUKTI supports Title Role’s Australian expansion
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helped Title Role to capitalise on a long distance opportunity with a high-profile client in Australia.
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NewsBBC steps up political fight
The BBC remains on high alert despite culture secretary John Whittingdale’s conciliatory tone at Edinburgh, and is planning a series of set pieces to make the case for its future.
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NewsLouis Theroux Scientology doc lands theatrical release
Louis Theroux’s first theatrical feature documentary, My Scientology Movie, is to launch at this year’s London Film Festival.