DISASTER DOCUMENTARIES
As a devoted cinephile with a deep appreciation for documentaries that explore the human condition and historical events, I am thrilled to hear about BossaNova’s latest sales to Channel 4 in the U.K. The two documentaries, “MH17: The Plane Crash that Shook the World” and “Tsunami, The Day The Wave Hit,” are intriguing additions to my must-watch list.
I work for the content creation and distribution company, BossaNova. Recently, we’ve made two deals with Channel 4 in the U.K. These agreements were facilitated by Felix Jones from Channel 4’s acquisitions team and Holly Cowdery, our head of sales at BossaNova. The packages include documentaries produced by ITN Productions and BriteSpark Films.
As a cinema enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for documentaries that delve deep into significant global events. Ten years ago, ITN produced an emotionally charged special titled “MH17: The Plane Crash that Shook the World.” This one-hour program holds a special place in my heart as it marks the anniversary of the Malaysian Airlines tragedy.
BBC BREADTH
In the year 2024, the international viewership of the BBC continued to thrive, reaching an impressive total of 450 million weekly viewers, as indicated by its most recent Global Audience Measurement report. In spite of intense competition from financially supported counterparts, the BBC News, World Service, and Studios managed to preserve their collective influence, registering a minor increase from the previous year’s figure of 447 million.
According to the BBC’s latest data, the World Service ranks number one in terms of trustworthiness, dependability, and autonomy among international news sources. With an impressive audience of 320 million viewers across 42 languages, this figure includes a 9% increase for BBC News Arabic, reaching 35 million weekly viewers, and a growth to 84 million viewers for the World Service English broadcast.
Outside the U.K., the updated BBC News channel attracted approximately 112 million weekly viewers. Hindi is the most popular language service for BBC, with the largest viewership, followed closely by Arabic and Swahili.
I’m thrilled about the successful outcomes we’ve achieved recently, and I can’t help but highlight the crucial role our audience trust plays during major news events. I acknowledge that there are challenges ahead for the World Service, but I firmly believe in our unwavering commitment to delivering “fearless and fair reporting” at the BBC.
DASHING DUMAS DRAMA DEBUTS
In the U.K. and Ireland, Entertainment Film Distributors has scheduled the release of “The Count of Monte Cristo,” directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière, based on Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel, for August 30. The film features Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Anamaria Vartolomei, and Laurent Lafitte in leading roles.
After making its debut outside the competition at Cannes in 2024, this film generated a first-week box office revenue of $10 million when it was released in France. The story revolves around Edmond Dantes, who was falsely imprisoned on his wedding day and managed to break free after serving a fourteen-year sentence, only to plot vengeance as the affluent Count of Monte Cristo.
NETFLIX, NFDC NURTURE NEW VOICES
India’s Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix have introduced a program called “The Voicebox” to enhance the skills of voice-over artists in India. This project provides instruction in eight languages across seven Indian cities, aiming to select 30 candidates per group with a female representation of 50%. The top performers will be employed on Netflix’s “Azaadi ki Amrit Kahaniya” project, where they will narrate tales about India’s struggle for independence.
“Netflix’s $100 million yearly investment, called the Fund for Creative Equity, which lasts for five years, is supporting “The Voicebox” project. This initiative by Netflix is geared towards fostering opportunities and boosting the representation of underrepresented communities in global TV and film production. It’s all about amplifying diverse voices within the entertainment industry.”
At New Delhi’s Shastri Bhawan, the partnership was firmly established with attendance from significant figures such as Sanjay Jaju (secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting), Vrunda Desai (joint secretary, films, ministry), Prithul Kumar (MD, NFDC), Aditya Kutty (legal director, Netflix), Freddy Soames (head of competition policy, Netflix), Kiran Desai (senior director of business and legal affairs for India, Netflix), and Sharad Mehra (chair, Pearl Academy).
Interested professionals can find application details on NFDC’s platforms.
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2024-07-18 15:47