Latest news of bbc-studios
29 JAN 2025
Distribution
BBC Studios appointed Rose Hughes to lead Global Format Sales
Hughes will be responsible for the sales strategy of unscripted and scripted formats. She will lead the Global Format Sales team and report to Jacob de Boer, EVP of Global Entertainment.
24 JAN 2025
Corporate Moves
BBC Studios expands leadership team in Los Angeles
Jenny Groom joins as EVP of Unscripted Development, while Ryan O’Dowd and Krystal Whitney step into elevated roles.
9 JAN 2025
Deals
BBC Studios and The LEGO Group closed a new partnership for "Bluey"
The partnership introduces a collaboration with six new LEGO "Bluey" sets to appear in 2025 across the LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO themes, inspired by the animated TV series Bluey.
8 JAN 2025
Corporate Moves
UKTV and BBC Studios appoint Sophie Judge as Global Acquisitions Manager
Sophie will be responsible for sourcing and securing all genres of content from third party suppliers for UKTV’s portfolio of free-to-air and pay channels and free streaming service U, and BBC Studios’ global branded services.
17 DEC 2024
Kids & Animation
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company announced first-ever "Bluey" Animated Feature Film
Disney acquires global theatrical film rights with streaming on Disney+. Meanwhile, BBC Studios executes global deal to bring Bluey to Worldwide Cinemas in 2027.