CANNES: BBC Worldwide has inked SVOD licensing deals with India’s Hungama and Vuclip digital services.
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Scandi Thriller The Bridge Gets Russian Treatment
April 5, 2016
AMSTERDAM/CANNES: The original scripted format The Bridge has landed in Russia, with Endemol Shine Group partner company Weit Media set to develop a local adaptation.
Global Sales for Period Drama Versailles
April 5, 2016
MONTREAL: The scripted drama Versailles has landed in more than 135 countries, with Amazon Prime picking it up for the U.K. and Sony Pictures Television International Networks placing it in Russia and 15 Eastern European markets.
More Actors Join The Halcyon Cast
April 5, 2016
LONDON: Actors Steven Mackintosh (Luther) and Olivia Williams (Anna Karenina) have been cast in the new ITV drama The Halcyon.
Cast Set for Doctor Who Spin-Off
April 5, 2016
NEW YORK: A roster of young actors has been added to the upcoming drama Class, a spin-off of the BBC international hit Doctor Who.
Cast of The Collection to Attend MIPTV
March 18, 2016
LONDON: BBC Worldwide is scheduled to premiere its new drama The Collection at MIPTV with a screening attended by cast members Tom Riley, Mamie Gummer and Irène Jacob.
Hallmark Cards’ SVOD Service Producing Cloris Leachman Drama
March 17, 2016
LOS ANGELES: Feeln, the SVOD service and subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, is slated to produce the original scripted drama The Eleventh.
Better Call Saul Renewed for Third Season
March 16, 2016
NEW YORK: AMC has given a third-season renewal to Better Call Saul, the Emmy-nominated prequel to Breaking Bad produced by Sony Pictures Television.
Eccho Rights Picks Up Turkish Drama Black Heart
March 16, 2016
STOCKHOLM: Eccho Rights has added the Turkish series Black Heart to its drama catalogue.