TVFORMATS
Producers Emily Hudd and Iain Wimbush, who previously founded Rumpus Media, have established Bango Studios, with a partnership deal in place with BBC Studios.
The company will focus on premium talent and original formats, as well as creating “audacious and newsworthy” content for multiple platforms. The partnership with BBC Studios will see Bango Studios develop original formats, with BBC Studios sharing IP and distribution rights.
Hudd and Wimbush previously founded Rumpus Media in 2013, creating shows across multiple genres, such as Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back, Late Night Lycett, The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, How to Survive a Dictator with Munya Chawawa and Out of Order.
They are joined at Bango Studios by Managing Director Lucy Rothery, who previously worked as director of operations at Rumpus. Chloe Avery also joins the team as development creative. Previously a development producer at Rumpus and development AP at Naked, Avery will specialize in entertainment and reality formats for Bango Studios.
Hudd said: “We’re thrilled to be launching Bango Studios, scaling up the innovative mischief and joy for which we are known into premium formats and talent projects for the U.K. and beyond.”
Wimbush added: “We are excited to work with the brilliant team at BBC Studios. They share our bold ambitions to build a new production company known both for creative innovation and commercial success.”
On behalf of BBC Studios, Kate Ward said: “Emily and Iain have a remarkable track record for creative innovation, delivering programs of true originality, with a unique combination of fun and real-world impact. We are thrilled to be partnering with them as they launch Bango Studios and look forward to much success together.”
