Video-on-demand (VOD) provider Wuaki.tv has acquired several European TV series from UK-based rights dealer BBC Worldwide.
BBC Worldwide expands SMG partnership
MIPTV 2015 – CANNES. BBC Worldwide has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese omni-media company, Shanghai Media Group (SMG).
ProSieben Maxx renews BBC Worldwide deal
ProSieben Maxx will continue its collaboration with BBC Worldwide with the German commercial free-to-air channel showing 420 hours of programmes from BBC Worldwide from 2015.
BBC and PBS ink co-production deal
The BBC and PBS have signed a new multi-title co-production deal that will lead to the creation of eight to ten new programming specials, representing some 20 hours a year.
BBC channels set for Polish global debuts
BBC Brit and BBC Earth will make their international debut in Poland on February 1 next year. They will be accessible to Polish audiences through DTH, cable and IPTV providers in the market.
Clipfish secures BBC Worldwide series
Clipfish, the video portal operated by German media group RTL, has commenced offering several TV series from BBC Worldwide.
Swanston new VP commissioning BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide has promoted former executive producer Julie Swanston as its new VP commissioning.
Andrew Bott named CFO of BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide has appointed Andrew Bott as the company’s CFO, with immediate effect.
BBC First premieres August in Australia
BBC Worldwide will launch its new premium drama channel BBC First in Australia on Sunday, August 3 with a box set screening of The Musketeers.
Unitymedia VOD to offer BBC series
German cable operator Unitymedia will offer its customers in federal states North-Rhine Westphalia and Hessen series from BBC Worldwide on its video-on-demand (VOD) service in future.