ITV and the BBC have revealed that they are to spend tens of millions of pounds on original commissions for its forthcoming Svod service BritBox with the platform’s launch director telling Deadline that they want to “innovate” with formats across all genres.
Earlier today, the British public broadcaster and commercial network unveiled the official launch of the service with titles including Love Island and Gentleman Jack with Reemah Sakaan, Group Director ITV Svod, who oversees the service, also revealing that it will have Downton Abbey available after striking a deal with NBCUniversal.
Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, and BBC Director General, Tony Hall said they hadn’t made a decision in terms of the number of original titles that will debut on the service each year.
However, Sakaan told Deadline that its initial focus would be on drama and comedy. “We’re looking across a huge range of creative opportunities within original commissioning.
Earlier today, the British public broadcaster and commercial network unveiled the official launch of the service with titles including Love Island and Gentleman Jack with Reemah Sakaan, Group Director ITV Svod, who oversees the service, also revealing that it will have Downton Abbey available after striking a deal with NBCUniversal.
Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, and BBC Director General, Tony Hall said they hadn’t made a decision in terms of the number of original titles that will debut on the service each year.
However, Sakaan told Deadline that its initial focus would be on drama and comedy. “We’re looking across a huge range of creative opportunities within original commissioning.
- 7/19/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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