Indie prodco Woodcut Media and distributor Woodcut International announce two brand new documentaries Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour and The Manhattan Project in Colour presold to Channel 4 (UK) and SBS (Australia). In further news, The Manhattan Project in Colour was also picked up by Mediawan (France) for its channel Toute L’Histoire, TV Catalunya, UR (Sweden), Viasat World, and Channel 8 (Israel). YLE (Finland) also acquired this title, as well as Britain’s Railway Empire in … [Read more...] about Woodcut announce Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour and The Manhattan Project – presales to C4 (UK) and SBS (Australia)
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BIG Media Secures Pre-Buy of Royal Gardens with SBS Australia
SBS Australia has pre-bought a new six-part original series from producer BIG MEDIA exploring some of the world’s most-majestic royal estates through their historic and botanical wonders. ROYAL GARDENS (6x60’), which is currently in production, will air on SBS and SBS on Demand in early 2026. In addition, the series has also been pre-sold to ORF Group for its 3Sat channel in Austria. The announcement was made today by Shirvani Verma, SVP of APAC Sales, BIG Media. From Hampton Court to El … [Read more...] about BIG Media Secures Pre-Buy of Royal Gardens with SBS Australia
Viu and SBS Announce Lee Je-hoon’s Return in Taxi Driver 3
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT platform, and SBS, Korea’s award-winning network, have announced Season 3 of the global hit Taxi Driver, premiering Q4 2025 as a Viu Original worldwide (excluding South Korea and mainland China). Following the record-breaking Season 2, this instalment retains the success of the Korean storytelling franchise while expanding its international production locales and introducing pan-Asian talent. Lee Je-hoon reprises his iconic role as Kim Do-gi, the brilliant … [Read more...] about Viu and SBS Announce Lee Je-hoon’s Return in Taxi Driver 3
Keshet International continues to sell factual tape far and wide across CEE
Keshet International has completed a raft of sales across the CEE region, including deals with Canal+ Polska S.A., Polsat, and Dolce Vita TV in Poland; Prima Group in the Czech Republic; TV3 Group in Latvia; TV2 Group in Hungary, and HRT Croatia. Kelly Wright, KI’s MD of Distribution, says, “Our English language factual shows like Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and Hitler’s Treasure Hunters are proving popular across the board, alongside our factual entertainment titles like Trucking … [Read more...] about Keshet International continues to sell factual tape far and wide across CEE
THEMA launches SBS Korean drama in Portugal on SIC
THEMA, a Canal+ Company has announced the launch of the Korean drama ‘Do You Like Brahms?’ in Portugal. Following the success of Turkish and Spanish productions on its channel, SIC Mulher, a channel aimed at a female audience, has recently made the strategic decision to air Korean productions for the first time and has entrusted THEMA to deliver high-quality content. Korean dramas are becoming increasingly popular globally, thanks to their unique storytelling and high production quality. In … [Read more...] about THEMA launches SBS Korean drama in Portugal on SIC
Distributor Woodcut International announces sales for WWII docs
Indie distributor Woodcut International has closed a string of license deals for three new Second World War documentary titles, as broadcasters worldwide seek premium content to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. SBS Australia has acquired an 18-hour package of Second World War-themed content. The package is headlined by the Woodcut Original series Surviving WW2 (3 x 60 mins) produced by Woodcut Media. Each episode focuses on the personal stories of courage … [Read more...] about Distributor Woodcut International announces sales for WWII docs
