Yes, that's exactly what this deal means.
It's a really smart deal, actually. It will probably generate
quite a few subscriptions for Starz, and BBC gets the licensing
money anyway, so it's all good.
Daryle
On Jun 7, 2010, at 5:15 PM, Martin Baxter wrote:
Starz... PLEASE let that mean that Starz will get first US airing
rights. <360.gif><360.gif><360.gif><360.gif>
On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Thomas N. Beck <tomf...@mac.com>
wrote:
Woo-hoo!
BBC Press Release:
BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Worldwide and US premium entertainment network
Starz Entertainment have today announced a three-way co-production
partnership that will develop a new series of the hit BBC sci-fi
drama Torchwood. BBC Worldwide will also distribute the series to
broadcasters globally.
The 10-episode instalment will be written by a team led by
Torchwood creator Russell T Davies and produced by BBC Worldwide
productions.
Davies and BBC Worldwide Productions' SVP Scripted, Julie Gardner,
return as executive producers with BBC Worldwide Productions EVP
Jane Tranter. The series has been commissioned by Controller BBC
One, Jay Hunt, Controller BBC Drama, Ben Stephenson and Starz
President and CEO, Chris Albrecht.
While previous series were based on location in Cardiff, Wales,
this new instalment will see storylines widen to include locations
in the US and around the world.
John Barrowman and Eve Myles will return in their roles as Captain
Jack and Gwen respectively, along with new faces.
Announcing the commission, Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama
Commissioning, said: "We have a long history of working with many
US networks, but it is incredibly exciting to be working with Starz
for the first time, as well as to be reunited with the best of
British in Russell, Jane and Julie.
"Torchwood will burst back onto the screen with a shocking and
moving story with global stakes and locations that will make it
feel bigger and bolder than ever."
Jane Tranter, EVP, BBC Worldwide Productions, added: "Torchwood has
attracted remarkable attention and loyalty in both the UK and US,
and in this new partnership with Starz, the next chapter will not
only reward our current fans, but also introduce new viewers to the
most impressive instalment yet.
"We're committed to programming exceptional television that is
entertaining, imaginative and provides a premium TV experience, and
by any measure the new concept for Torchwood fits that mandate."
Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht, said: "I've been part
of successful partnerships with Jane Tranter and the BBC
previously, and I'm very much looking forward to working with them
again."
Torchwood is a drama that puts extraterrestrial threats into a very
real world, and asks how humanity deals with the danger – while
fighting mankind's darkest instincts. The series was originally
commissioned and produced in 2006 by BBC Cymru Wales, with the
latest high octane series capturing UK audiences of more than
6million.
BBC Worldwide has distributed previous Torchwood series around the
world to territories such as Korea, Japan, Italy, Spain, Israel,
Russia and across Latin America.
About BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide Limited is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned
subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The
company exists to maximise the value of the BBC's assets for the
benefit of the licence fee payer and invest in public service
programming in return for rights.
The company has six core businesses: Channels, Content &
Production, Sales & Distribution, Magazines, Home Entertainment and
Global Brands.
In 2008/09, BBC Worldwide generated profits of £102.6 million
(before exceptionals) on sales of over £1 billion.
About Starz Entertainment
Starz Entertainment, LLC, is a premium movie and original
programming entertainment service provider operating in the United
States. The company offers 16 premium channels including the
flagship Starz® and Encore® brands with approximately 17.1 million
and 31.1 million subscribers respectively.
Starz Entertainment airs in total more than 1,000 movies and
original series every month across its pay TV channels and offers
advanced services including Starz HD, Encore HD, Starz On Demand,
Encore On Demand, MoviePlex On Demand, Starz HD On Demand, Encore
HD On Demand, MoviePlex HD On Demand, and Starz Play.
Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz,
LLC, which is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation,
and is attributed to Liberty Starz (NASDAQ: LSTZA), a tracking
stock group of Liberty Media Corporation.
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