BBC Worldwide Productions, the Los Angeles-based studios of BBC Worldwide North America, has hired Matt Loze to Head of Scripted. He'll report to Matt Forde, Executive VP of Content Production, Sales and Distribution, BBC Worldwide North America. Loze will be responsible for setting and implementing a scripted program strategy which will focus on reformats of BBC and other British IP for digital and linear network partners. He will oversee every facet from development to…...
- 4/3/2017
- Deadline TV
BBC Worldwide Productions, the Los Angeles-based studios of BBC Worldwide North America, has hired Matt Loze to Head of Scripted. He'll report to Matt Forde, Executive VP of Content Production, Sales and Distribution, BBC Worldwide North America. Loze will be responsible for setting and implementing a scripted program strategy which will focus on reformats of BBC and other British IP for digital and linear network partners. He will oversee every facet from development to…...
- 4/3/2017
- Deadline
Elizabeth Debicki in The Kettering Incident.
Amazon Prime has snapped up North American rights to The Kettering Incident, which looks set to capitalise on the rising star of Elizabeth Debicki after The Night Manager, in which she starred with Tom Hiddleston,.took U.S. audiences by storm earlier in the year..
The Tasmania-shot Kettering was created by Vicki Madden and producer Vincent Sheehan, and will premiere on Prime September 30. Amazon nabbed the rights from BBC Worldwide North America.
.Following the successful launch of The Kettering Incident in Australia, we are now bringing the mystery drama exclusively to Amazon Prime Video for U.S. audiences to enjoy,. said Matt Forde, BBC Worldwide North America's Evp, content production, sales and distribution..
.Amazon is already home to two of our most beloved programs, Doctor Who and Orphan Black, and we believe it is the perfect place for this rarefied story as it ventures into American homes.
Amazon Prime has snapped up North American rights to The Kettering Incident, which looks set to capitalise on the rising star of Elizabeth Debicki after The Night Manager, in which she starred with Tom Hiddleston,.took U.S. audiences by storm earlier in the year..
The Tasmania-shot Kettering was created by Vicki Madden and producer Vincent Sheehan, and will premiere on Prime September 30. Amazon nabbed the rights from BBC Worldwide North America.
.Following the successful launch of The Kettering Incident in Australia, we are now bringing the mystery drama exclusively to Amazon Prime Video for U.S. audiences to enjoy,. said Matt Forde, BBC Worldwide North America's Evp, content production, sales and distribution..
.Amazon is already home to two of our most beloved programs, Doctor Who and Orphan Black, and we believe it is the perfect place for this rarefied story as it ventures into American homes.
- 8/26/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Elizabeth Debicki in The Kettering Incident.
Amazon Prime has snapped up North American rights to The Kettering Incident, which looks set to capitalise on the rising star of Elizabeth Debicki after The Night Manager, in which she starred with Tom Hiddleston,.took U.S. audiences by storm earlier in the year..
The Tasmania-shot Kettering was created by Vicki Madden and producer Vincent Sheehan, and will premiere on Prime September 30. Amazon nabbed the rights from BBC Worldwide North America.
.Following the successful launch of The Kettering Incident in Australia, we are now bringing the mystery drama exclusively to Amazon Prime Video for U.S. audiences to enjoy,. said Matt Forde, BBC Worldwide North America's Evp, content production, sales and distribution..
.Amazon is already home to two of our most beloved programs, Doctor Who and Orphan Black, and we believe it is the perfect place for this rarefied story as it ventures into American homes.
Amazon Prime has snapped up North American rights to The Kettering Incident, which looks set to capitalise on the rising star of Elizabeth Debicki after The Night Manager, in which she starred with Tom Hiddleston,.took U.S. audiences by storm earlier in the year..
The Tasmania-shot Kettering was created by Vicki Madden and producer Vincent Sheehan, and will premiere on Prime September 30. Amazon nabbed the rights from BBC Worldwide North America.
.Following the successful launch of The Kettering Incident in Australia, we are now bringing the mystery drama exclusively to Amazon Prime Video for U.S. audiences to enjoy,. said Matt Forde, BBC Worldwide North America's Evp, content production, sales and distribution..
.Amazon is already home to two of our most beloved programs, Doctor Who and Orphan Black, and we believe it is the perfect place for this rarefied story as it ventures into American homes.
- 8/26/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
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It’s the end… but the moment has been prepared for! Fear not, brave citizens of Canada, for when Netflix ceases to offer Doctor Who you will be saved by CraveTV who will take up the mantle of satisfying your Time Lord cravings! Matt Forde, Evp Content Production, Sales and Distribution, BBC Worldwide North America, says:...
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It’s the end… but the moment has been prepared for! Fear not, brave citizens of Canada, for when Netflix ceases to offer Doctor Who you will be saved by CraveTV who will take up the mantle of satisfying your Time Lord cravings! Matt Forde, Evp Content Production, Sales and Distribution, BBC Worldwide North America, says:...
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- 2/25/2016
- by Simon Mills
- Kasterborous.com
As had been widely reported, Jane Tranter, Head of BBC Worldwide Productions and Adjacent Productions, is officially stepping down from her position to launch her own production company. She will be replaced by Matt Forde, BBC Worldwide’s Evp TV Sales & Digital Distribution, who now will lead both La-based production units. Tranter will leave her post August 14. Forde's new title will be Evp Content Production, Sales and Distribution. He will report to Ann Sarnoff, the…...
- 7/6/2015
- Deadline TV
The insanely talented Chris O’Dowd is coming back to Hulu for a third and final season of Moone Boy, and if you aren’t familiar with the show yet, you owe it to yourself to catch up before May 13th.
Also featuring the surprising abilities of David Rawle as young Martin Moone, the show revolves around Martin and his imaginary friend (O’Dowd) trying to figure out life in a small Irish town in the ’80s.
After two seasons, the only question about the show is why everyone in the cast isn’t famous.
Head over to Hulu now, where you can watch the first two seasons, because the show is finally getting in a bump in awareness, and you don’t want to be left out.
Hulu Original Moone Boy to Return for A Sidesplitting Third Season
Final Season of the 2015 BAFTA TV Award Nominee for Best Situation...
Also featuring the surprising abilities of David Rawle as young Martin Moone, the show revolves around Martin and his imaginary friend (O’Dowd) trying to figure out life in a small Irish town in the ’80s.
After two seasons, the only question about the show is why everyone in the cast isn’t famous.
Head over to Hulu now, where you can watch the first two seasons, because the show is finally getting in a bump in awareness, and you don’t want to be left out.
Hulu Original Moone Boy to Return for A Sidesplitting Third Season
Final Season of the 2015 BAFTA TV Award Nominee for Best Situation...
- 4/25/2015
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Disney Xd has signed a deal to broadcast episodes of Doctor Who in the Us.
The network will air series two to four featuring David Tennant from May, Deadline reports.
After Tennant's first episode as the Doctor is shown on May 9, the series will continue on June 13 with eight episodes until June 20.
"Disney Xd is recognised for its family-friendly programming, making the channel a great partner to introduce the David Tennant seasons of Doctor Who to a new generation of viewers," BBC Worldwide's North America Evp Matt Forde said.
Disney Xd's general manager Marc Buhaj added: "This iconic series features the high-quality, high-stakes action and adventure storytelling that our viewers love.
"The show headlines one of the most charismatic lead characters in television in the form of the Doctor and showcases a compelling rogues' gallery of villains from around the universe."
Pay TV subscribers will also be able...
The network will air series two to four featuring David Tennant from May, Deadline reports.
After Tennant's first episode as the Doctor is shown on May 9, the series will continue on June 13 with eight episodes until June 20.
"Disney Xd is recognised for its family-friendly programming, making the channel a great partner to introduce the David Tennant seasons of Doctor Who to a new generation of viewers," BBC Worldwide's North America Evp Matt Forde said.
Disney Xd's general manager Marc Buhaj added: "This iconic series features the high-quality, high-stakes action and adventure storytelling that our viewers love.
"The show headlines one of the most charismatic lead characters in television in the form of the Doctor and showcases a compelling rogues' gallery of villains from around the universe."
Pay TV subscribers will also be able...
- 4/16/2015
- Digital Spy
The deal gives Doctor Who fans a way to catch up with some previous seasons of the BBC’s sci-fi series. Disney Xd has picked up the rights to Seasons 2 through 4, beginning with a special on May 9. “Disney Xd is recognized for its family-friendly programming, making the channel a great partner to introduce the David Tennant seasons of Doctor Who to a new generation of viewers,” says BBC Worldwide North America Evp Matt Forde. Aficionados will recognize Tennant as the 10th…...
- 4/15/2015
- Deadline TV
It’s no secret that the Clone Club is taking over the world, one Tatiana Maslany at a time — and this news only cements that fact. BBC Worldwide North America announced today that it has secured a deal with Amazon.com, Inc., which will allow the retailer to stream the first season (as well as future seasons) of the popular sci-fi series exclusively on Prime Instant Video.
“Prime Instant Video continues to be a great platform for viewers to enjoy our content, and we’re very pleased to make it the exclusive online streaming provider for every season of Orphan Black,...
“Prime Instant Video continues to be a great platform for viewers to enjoy our content, and we’re very pleased to make it the exclusive online streaming provider for every season of Orphan Black,...
- 3/7/2014
- by Andrea Towers
- EW - Inside TV
"Call The Midwife" will be back for a second season in March, but fear not, there's a holiday special to tide viewers over until the 2013 premiere. The holiday special of "Call The Midwife" airs Sunday, December 30 at 7:30pm Est and Season 2 kicks off on March 31 at 8 p.m. on PBS.
"'Call The Midwife' has now proven itself to be a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, attracting record audiences in the UK and taking huge rating strides in the Us in its first season," Matt Forde, executive vice president of sales and co-productions at BBC Worldwide Americas, said in a statement. "The show is a great complement to PBS’ popular line-up of powerful dramas and we are certain the show’s second season will continue to captivate and inspire."
According to PBS, Season 1 of "Call The Midewife" averaged 3 million viewers.
"We were so pleased with the...
"'Call The Midwife' has now proven itself to be a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, attracting record audiences in the UK and taking huge rating strides in the Us in its first season," Matt Forde, executive vice president of sales and co-productions at BBC Worldwide Americas, said in a statement. "The show is a great complement to PBS’ popular line-up of powerful dramas and we are certain the show’s second season will continue to captivate and inspire."
According to PBS, Season 1 of "Call The Midewife" averaged 3 million viewers.
"We were so pleased with the...
- 12/7/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
"Call The Midwife" will be back for a second season in March, but fear not, there's a holiday special to tide viewers over until the 2013 premiere. The holiday special of "Call The Midwife" airs Sunday, December 30 at 7:30pm Est and Season 2 kicks off on March 31 at 8 p.m. on PBS.
"'Call The Midwife' has now proven itself to be a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, attracting record audiences in the UK and taking huge rating strides in the Us in its first season," Matt Forde, executive vice president of sales and co-productions at BBC Worldwide Americas, said in a statement. "The show is a great complement to PBS' popular line-up of powerful dramas and we are certain the show's second season will continue to captivate and inspire."
According to PBS, Season 1 of "Call The Midewife" averaged 3 million viewers.
"We were so pleased with the...
"'Call The Midwife' has now proven itself to be a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, attracting record audiences in the UK and taking huge rating strides in the Us in its first season," Matt Forde, executive vice president of sales and co-productions at BBC Worldwide Americas, said in a statement. "The show is a great complement to PBS' popular line-up of powerful dramas and we are certain the show's second season will continue to captivate and inspire."
According to PBS, Season 1 of "Call The Midewife" averaged 3 million viewers.
"We were so pleased with the...
- 12/7/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
We’re always happy to see a Lostie cast in something good; now it’s Naveen Andrews (Sayid) in a role from a UK miniseries that, according to UK friends, is quite good.
Press release:
Syfy Acquires International Hit Adventure Fantasy Series Sinbad From BBC Worldwide America For April 2013 Premiere
New York – September 6, 2012 – Syfy today announced it has acquired the international hit series Sinbad from BBC Worldwide America, Sales & Distribution. One of the most enduring stories of all time, the imaginative and fantastical quest of Sinbad will premiere on Syfy in April 2013.
Starring newcomer Elliot Knight in the title role, the 12-part series follows Sinbad’s sea-bound journey after he is forced to flee from his home town of Basra. Surviving a violent and magical storm, Sinbad embarks on an emotional journey to embrace his destiny.
Naveen Andrews (Lost) stars as Sinbad’s nemesis, Lord Akbari. The series also features...
Press release:
Syfy Acquires International Hit Adventure Fantasy Series Sinbad From BBC Worldwide America For April 2013 Premiere
New York – September 6, 2012 – Syfy today announced it has acquired the international hit series Sinbad from BBC Worldwide America, Sales & Distribution. One of the most enduring stories of all time, the imaginative and fantastical quest of Sinbad will premiere on Syfy in April 2013.
Starring newcomer Elliot Knight in the title role, the 12-part series follows Sinbad’s sea-bound journey after he is forced to flee from his home town of Basra. Surviving a violent and magical storm, Sinbad embarks on an emotional journey to embrace his destiny.
Naveen Andrews (Lost) stars as Sinbad’s nemesis, Lord Akbari. The series also features...
- 9/7/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
The online streaming service forged a partnership with BBC Worldwide Americas to co-produce the fourth season of The Thick Of It, a UK political sitcom. It was created by writer Armando Iannucci, who also wrote HBO’s Veep and the film In The Loop. Starting July 29, Hulu and Hulu Plus will have exclusive U.S. rights to all episodes of the first three seasons. Then, this fall, the Hulu services will show new episodes from the fourth season the same day they air on the BBC in the UK. BBC America will run the series early next year. The Thick Of It is “ideal for Hulu’s audience which enjoys cutting-edge comedy television,” says BBC Worldwide Americas Evp Sales & Co-Productions Matt Forde. The often profane series is shot with hand-held cameras and takes viewers “into a world of political embarrassment, backroom deals, policy U-turns, spin-doctoring, political backstabbing and wild media speculation,...
- 7/18/2012
- by DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor
- Deadline TV
PBS' long-running (and recently rebranded) Masterpiece has signed a co-production deal with BBC Worldwide that will encompass several international co-productions. These will include a new production of beloved period drama Upstairs, Downstairs, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss' modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, and Rupert Graves), and three mysteries based on Michael Dibden's Aurelio Zen novels starring Rufus Sewell. "I'm so proud of this particular group of programs," said Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton in a statement. "These three series say everything about what Masterpiece aims to be: iconic, rich with wonderful actors, witty, literate, and timeless. I can't wait to see them all." "These three co-productions offer a new spin on well-known, treasured stories and we're thrilled to be working with Masterpiece to bring them to life," said Matt Forde, Evp Sales & Co-Productions, BBC Worldwide, Americas. "A valued,...
- 2/22/2010
- by Jace
- Televisionary
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