BBC Studios announced new international distribution partnerships that will bring all series of the multi-award-winning hit drama Sherlock, produced by Hartswood Films, to a global audience. Winner of 12 BAFTAs and nine Emmys, and previously sold in over 240 territories worldwide, Sherlock is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the series stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the iconic roles of Sherlock Holmes and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’
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ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
ITV Studios has announced a host of deals in the Asia Pacific for scripted content across its rich catalogue, including pre-sales for brand new shows Anne, The Ipcress File, Holding, Redemption, Our House and series two of Noughts + Crosses. Shows ranging from exciting new thrillers such as World Production’s ratings hit Vigil, evergreen returning titles like Endeavour and Vera and award-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, are also among those to land across the region. Anne (World … [Read more...] about ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
START’s ‘Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles’ goes to Japan
START’s Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles has been bought by NHK Enterprises, Inc (NEP), the business arm of NHK, Japan's public broadcaster. The 8x52’ series airs on AXN Mystery in Japan on Sunday, 14th February 2021, following its online and linear success in Russia. The series premiered on START, the number one streaming platform in Russia that produces a record amount of original high-end drama series. TNT, the Russian entertainment TV channel, broadcasted the series on the 1st of February, … [Read more...] about START’s ‘Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles’ goes to Japan
BBC First debuts in Japan
BBC Worldwide and Sony Pictures Television Networks in Japan jointly announced the launch of BBC First on AXN Mystery, marking the global debut of the BBC First-branded programme block. AXN Mystery is Japan’s only dedicated mystery channel, bringing together premium mystery drama from around the world. The BBC First block, which will launch in Japan on 7 May at 10pm, will provide a home for award-winning and premium crime, mystery, and thriller programmes from the UK. The … [Read more...] about BBC First debuts in Japan
Magic takes flight
Sony Pictures Television’s networks, Asia, and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan’s AXN Mystery Channel, are collaborating with Charis Entertainment (Hong Kong), to co-produce a new unscripted series, Cyril’s Family Vacation. This series, targeted at both Japanese and the wider Asian audiences, follows on from AXN’s 2009 original production Cyril: Simply Magic, which was seen by more than 11 million viewers across Asia. According to Kantar Media in Singapore, and AGB … [Read more...] about Magic takes flight
