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BBC Studios appointed Rose Hughes to lead Global Format Sales 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.
BBC Studios expands leadership team in Los Angeles 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.
BBC Studios and The LEGO Group closed a new partnership for "Bluey" 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.
UKTV and BBC Studios appoint Sophie Judge as Global Acquisitions Manager 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.
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company announced first-ever "Bluey" Animated Feature Film 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.