Sophia Bush is taking on a new role.
11.02.2020 - 13:21 / deadline.com
By Jake Kanter
International TV Editor
Sherlock became a mega-hit in China last decade — and now, the Benedict Cumberbatch drama will remain available to fans after streamer Youku extended its licence for the show under a BBC Studios drama deal.
Alibaba’s Youku will carry more than 80 hours of BBC Studios scripted content as part of the agreement, including all four seasons of Hartswood Films-produced Sherlock.
Other shows that will premiere in China include Neil Gaiman’s Amazon
Sophia Bush is taking on a new role.
Comcast-owned European pay TV giant Sky's Sky Studios production arm and Fremantle’s The Apartment, one of the production firms behind The New Pope, on Wednesday unveiled a multi-year drama development and production partnership.Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Under the agreement, Sky Studios will provide development funding for a minimum of three shows alongside a commitment to produce.
The Walt Disney Co. Europe/Middle East/Africa on Friday said that Liam Keelan will join its television and direct-to-consumer unit as vp original productions, television for Europe & Africa as of March 2.Based in London, he will report to Diego Londono, executive vp media networks and content, and lead a team of development and production executives in the U.K.
Former BBC scripted content portfolio director Liam Keelan has joined the Mouse House.
BBC Studios has signed with broadcaster JTBC to remake the popular legal drama “The Split” for Korean audiences. The deal marks the first format sale for a series that has already done brisk business on the international distribution landscape, selling to 119 territories worldwide.
Chinese streaming platform, and Alibaba subsidiary, Youku will exponentially increase its catalog of British scripted series thanks to a new licensing deal it has signed with BBC Studios.
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BBC Studios’ Science Unit will team with environmental activist Greta Thunberg for a documentary series focusing on the young activist’s international campaign.
Iain Dale stormed off the Good Morning Britain set today after claiming he wasn’t allowed to speak during a debate.
A former adviser to Nicola Sturgeon has criticised the party’s IndyRef2 strategy of “just demanding a second referendum”.