DCD Media RSS Feed http://dcdmedia.co.uk en-gb Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights sells Bridezillas to multiple territories at NATPE http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1440 International distributor DCD Rights returns from the NATPE market having sold over 140 hours of hit reality series 'Bridezillas' across Europe and Russia. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights top drama dominates AACTA awards http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1439 Acclaimed 8-part drama 'The Slap' distributed worldwide by DCD Rights has scored five awards at this year's Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT September Films USA Appoints VP Development http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1438 DCD Media-owned September Films, the US and UK based producer of reality television, entertainment and formats, announces today the appointement of Lisa Mao to the newly created role of VP Development, based out of the company's LA office. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Matchlight wins first commission for ITV1, expands client base http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1437 DCD JV Matchlight has won its first commission for ITV1 with a film 'Lenny Henry: Finding Shakespeare' presented by comedian and actor Lenny Henry. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights acquires worldwide distribution rights to new Iron Maiden Live concert and film http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1436 International distributor DCD Rights has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the much publicized new Iron Maiden Live concert EN VIVO! along with the accompanying doc 'Behind The Beast'. Both will be launched at NATPE 2012 next week and top DCD Rights' slate for the market. Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Award Winning Drama Land Girls Breaks New Territories With Third Season Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1434 International distributor DCD Rights has sold rights for the third season of award winning drama Land Girls to SVT Sweden and Sky New Zealand. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT Hit drama The Slap acquired by DIRECTV in the US and TVO in Canada http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1433 DCD Rights has sold rights for hit Australian 8-part drama The Slap in America to DIRECTV’s Audience Network and in Canada to TVO. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing to represent Emma Forbes in the UK http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1431 DCD Publishing have been appointmed as the agent for Emma Forbes and for her lifestyle website, Forbes Style, for television, publishing and merchandising in the UK. Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT Channel 4 acquires Half Ton Killer from Rize & Megalomedia http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1430 Channel 4 has acquired the broadcast rights to 60-minute documentary Half Ton Killer, a co-production between Sheldon Lazarus'Rize and Megalomedia UK. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT The Slap launches on ABC Australia to top ratings and acclaim following big buzz at MIPCOM 2011 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1425 DCD Rights reports that the eagerly anticipated 8-part drama The Slap, has achieved top ratings and critical acclaim on its first transmission on ABC1 Australia. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Inks Format Deal with STB Ukraine for Penn & Teller: Fool Us http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1428 DCD Rights has sold format rights of 9x60' original magic entertainment show, 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us', to STB Ukraine, it was announced at the Mipcom market. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media and Top Producer Join Forces to Create Brand New Transatlantic Company http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1422 DCD Media is co-venturing with Sheldon Lazarus in a new television production company that will focus on factual, factent and reality programming for the international market. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT September Films Appoints Simon Broadley as Head of Development http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1420 DCD Media-owned September Films, the UK and US based producer of reality television, entertainment and formats has Simon Broadley to the newly created role of Head of Development. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights annouces sales deals and factual slate for MIPCOM http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1419 DCD Rights announces sales for Penn & Teller: Fool Us present international buyers with a compelling raft of new factual and factual entertainment productions for MIPCOM 2011. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing brokers deal for Abbey Road Studios Trivia Game http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1418 DCD Publishing, Imagination Games, EMI Music Publishing and EMI Music’s Abbey Road Studios launch unique music trivia board game ahead of the studios 80th anniversary celebrations. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights to launch major drama The Straits at MIPCOM 2011 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1416 DCD Rights has acquired global distribution rights to the 10-part drama The Straits, starring Brian Cox, which it will launch at MIPCOM in addition to drama series The Slap, and series 3 of Land Girls. Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Appoints Head of Sales and new Senior Sales Executive http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1414 International distributor DCD Rights announce the appointment of Michael Jackson as a new Senior Sales Executive and the promotion of Rick Barker to Head of Sales. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT BBC Acquires The Slap from DCD Rights http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1412 BBC4 has acquired rights for Australian 8-part dramaThe Slap, which DCD Rights is to launch at MIPCOM 2011. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing to represent ‘Sparkle World’ and ‘Redan Fun To Learn’ http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1411 DCD Publishing has been appointed to represent the Redan Publishing group for licensing their 'Sparkle World' and Redan 'Fun To Learn' brands. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing to represent Magic Belles Brand http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1410 DCD Publishing has been appointed by Design studio Luma Creative as global licensing agent to represent its first originated character brand, 'Magic Belles'. Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Cast announced for Prospect Cymru’s Shirley Bassey drama for BBC Two http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1409 Ruth Negga (Misfits, Criminal Justice, Five Daughters) has been cast to play Shirley Bassey in BBC Two's upcoming drama 'Shirley Bassey: A Very British Diva' made by Prospect Cymru, the Welsh arm of DCD Media. Tue, 2 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Double Grierson Awards nomination for DCD documentaries http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1408 Two documentaries by DCD's factual companies Matchlight and Prospect have been shortlisted in the Best Arts Documentary category of the Grierson Awards 2011. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Announces International Sales for ‘Misbehaving Mums to Be’ http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1406 International distributor DCD Rights is delighted to announce a raft of sales for one of its latest factual series ‘Misbehaving Mums to Be’ across Europe and Australia. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Announce Deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1405 Four songs from the Lennon/McCartney catalogue will be featured in a guitar shaped key-rings, including "Yellow Submarine" and "Hey Jude" as part of an exciting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT Matchlight secures major BBC Specialist Factual Commissions http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1404 Glasgow based independent producer Matchlight, a joint venture with DCD Media, has announced three major new history and arts films for BBC Two and BBC Four. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Concludes Suzy's Zoo Deal with University Games http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1403 DCD Publishing the UK Licensing Agent for Suzy’s Zoo, has inked a deal with University Games on behalf of Suzy’s Zoo. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Appoints Lawless Entertainment as USA and Japan licensing agents for Puppy Love http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1402 DCD Publishing announces the appointment of Lawless Entertainment as licensing agents for the Puppy Love brand in the USA and Japan. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Inks Deal with Blue Sky Books Ltd on Behalf of Suzy’s Zoo http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1401 DCD Publishing the UK Licensing Agent for Suzy’s Zoo, has concluded a deal with Blue Sky Books Limited on behalf of Suzy’s Zoo. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing to represent Donny Osmond in the UK for licensing & merchandising http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1400 DCD Publishing announce their appointment as the UK licensing agent for Donny Osmond through a unique deal which will also see Donny Osmond closely involved in the Puppy Love global merchandising programme. Thu, 9 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Concludes Deal with Suncrest Trading Limited on Behalf of Suzy’s Zoo http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1399 DCD Publishing, the UK Licensing Agent for Suzy’s Zoo, has concluded a deal on behalf of Suzy’s Zoo with Suncrest Trading Limited. Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Factual gets Topical http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1398 DCD Factual is expanding into topical programming and current affairs. Creative director Thompson has hired a leading documentary and current affairs director, Marc Sigsworth to head up a new topical film unit operating out of Prospect Cymru. Mon, 9 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Crux/Prospect Documentary wins BAFTA Craft Award http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1397 'Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask' produced by Crux Productions/Prospect for BBC Four has won BAFTA Craft Award yesterday night for Best Sound In Factual. Fri, 6 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT September Films’ hit series ‘Billy The Exterminator’ to return with new Season http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1396 Hit real-life series ‘Billy The Exterminator’, produced by DCD-owned September Films for US cable network A&E, will return with a fourth season to premiere this summer. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT Financial Results for the period ended 31 December 2010 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1394 DCD Media plc announces that the annual report and accounts for the period ended 31 December 2010 are now available. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing inks TV tie-in book deal for Graphic Novels ‘The Story of Madchester’ http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1392 DCD Publishing has announced at the London Book Fair that it has licensed the world books rights to the TV music documentary series created by UK TV production company Free@Last TV. Fri, 8 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing inks multi book deals for hit TV series ‘Monster Moves’ http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1391 DCD Publishing is delighted to announce a deal licensing the book rights to the hit global TV series 'Monster Moves'to be published by Quercus Books, Firefly Books and distributed by Pan Macmillan. Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT Critically-Acclaimed Drama Series “RAKE” Acquired by DIRECTV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1390 International distributor DCD Rights announces that DIRECTV, the world’s most popular video service, has acquired the critically-acclaimed drama series 'Rake'. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights brings new format and top shows to MIP TV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1389 The international distributor launches 'Penn & Teller Fool Us' format and programme rights, 'Tony Robinson Explores Australia' doc series and celebrates 150 hours of Bridezillas at MIP TV. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT Prospect Appoints Senior Creative http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1388 London and Cardiff based factual producer Prospect, a DCD Media company, has hired Cal Turner in the new role of Executive Producer. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing signs up Carlin Music for lyric merchandising http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1387 DCD Publishing announces that it has signed a representation agreement with top music publisher Carlin Music to license the lyrics from their timeless catalogue. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films Appoints Senior VP Creative and Senior VP Production http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1386 DCD-owned September Films has appointed Richard Hansil to the new position of Senior VP, Creative, as well as promoting Pamela Covais to Senior VP Production for their Los Angeles office. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films and US indie 1/17 PRODUCTIONS land ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ series for ITV1 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1385 Following the success of the prime-time special hosted by Jonathan Ross in January, ITV1 has commissioned DCD-owned September Films and US partners 1/17 PRODUCTIONS to make a major six part series of 'Penn & Teller Fool Us'. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Announces International Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1383 DCD Rights announces a raft of Factual sales to the US, Europe and worldwide. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Factual Division Takes Shape http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1382 DCD Media has unveiled the first of a number of changes within its newly launched factual division led by Creative Director Charles Thompson. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned Prospect to produce major 6-part series for BBC Three http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1379 DCD-owned Prospect Cymru has been commissioned by BBC Three to produce a major 6 part documentary series exploring the issues of women’s health and lifestyle during pregnancy. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Announces International Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1378 International distributor DCD Rights announces a clutch of sales for its latest drama and factual releases to broadcasters across Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT DCD's Done & Dusted and Prospect Pictures commissioned by Sky to produce world’s first opera 3D broadcast http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1377 ENO and Sky have commissioned Done and Dusted and Prospect Pictures to produce a world-first broadcasting project, with the first live opera in 3D. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT Wesco becomes Puppy Love licensee http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1373 DCD Publishing are delighted to announce that Wesco have signed up to be a Puppy Love licensee. Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Hits The Right Note With ‘Play That Tune’ http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1370 DCD Publishing's latest music-based brand 'Play That Tune' is the result of a collaboration between Imagination Games, DCD and EMI Music Publishing. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films & 1/17 PRODUCTIONS to produce ITV Penn & Teller Show hosted by Jonathan Ross http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1368 Prime-time commission Penn & Teller: Fool Us will be Jonathan Ross' first outing as the new face of ITV1, an original and daring TV magic show starring the world famous magic double act. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT Done and Dusted to produce The Video Games Awards on Dec 11 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1367 Done and Dusted, DCD’s live event, music and entertainment producer will film for the first time the Spike Video Games Awards 2010 in L.A., to air live Saturday December 11 on Spike TV. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Launches Puppy Love in Tesco Nationwide http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1362 Puppy Love plush have been let off their leashes as they are now on sale in over 100 Tesco stores around the UK as well as Toys R us and Birthdays. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT Richard Hammond Nominated for Children’s BAFTA 2010 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1358 Last year’s Children’s BAFTA winner Richard Hammond has been nominated again in the 'Best Presenter' category for DCD's Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media launches Factual division http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1355 DCD Media, the UK independent production and distribution group, announces the formation of a new production division, DCD Factual and appoints Charles Thompson as Creative Director. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Unveils Strongest Ever Factual Slate at MIPCOM http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1353 International distributor DCD Rights is to showcase its strongest ever slate of factual programming at MIPCOM 2010, spanning 60 hours of new factual content. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT Billy The Exterminator returns with Season 3 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1352 Billy the Exterminator, the hit real life series produced by DCD-owned September Films is back on US cable network A&E with a brand new Season starting from September 28. Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Brings Four Star Led International Dramas to MIPCOM 2010 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1351 International distributor DCD Rights is entering MIPCOM with four brand new dramas, offering buyers a compelling mix of high profile cast and top producers. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights amongst most highly rated distributors in UK survey http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1350 DCD Rights was singled out as one of the most highly rated distributors by producers in Televisual's annual survey of the UK production sector. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Secures triple Arts Documentary order from UK broadcasters http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1349 DCD Media is confirming its significant presence in the arts and music genres with the commission of three new arts documentaries. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Billy Goes To The Gulf Is Best Rated Billy The Exterminator Ever http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1347 The Oil Spill Special of Billy The Exterminator achieved outstanding ratings on A&E on Wednesday night, 22.00 ET/PT, outrating all previous episodes by a large margin with 1.4million viewers. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films wins New Documentary Specials for A&E http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1346 Following on from its ongoing ratings success in the US, including most recently 'Baby High'on MTV US, DCD-owned September Films has been commissioned to produce 2 further specials for A&E. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Appoints New VP Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1345 International distributor DCD Rights announces that it has promoted Amanda Eringer to the new role of VP Sales. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Secures Worldwide TV Rights to BBC1 series The Bionic Vet http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1344 International distributor DCD Rights has acquired worldwide TV rights to new doc series The Bionic Vet (6x30’) currently airing on BBC One. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Matchlight launch unique Internship Programme http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1343 Matchlight, Creative Scotland, Channel 4 and HIE have teamed up to launch an innovative internship scheme, the "Matchlight Documentary Internship Programme". Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT September to produce Sex Lessons for Fiver http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1337 DCD Media-owned September Films has been commissioned by UK channel Fiver to make Sex Lessons (10 x30’) a new 10 part series due to premiere in July. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD's 'Deaf and Blind Triplets' Wins Cine Golden Eagle Award http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1335 Documentary Deaf and Blind Triplets, produced by DCD-owned September Films for Discovery Health US, has won the prestigious US Cine Golden Eagle Award. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films wins MTV primetime special http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1341 Following on its recent ratings success in the US, the company has been commissioned by US Cable TV network MTV to produce a high profile documentary exploring the burning issue of teenage pregnancy. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT West Park’s Backstage at La Boheme Wins Digital Broadcast Award http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1336 Backstage at La Boheme, produced by DCD-owned West Park Pictures for Sky Arts won a Digital Broadcast Award yesterday night in London for Best Live Event Coverage. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT Puppy Love Meets Donny and Marie in Vegas http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1348 Donny and Marie Osmond met - for the second time - with DCD Publishing’s Michael Gottlieb and Puppy Love in Las Vegas last week. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT Bridezillas Achieves Record Breaking US Ratings - Again http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1334 Season 7 launch night of Bridezillas delivered top ratings again on WEtv US with one hour special ranking as the network’s best premiere ever and leading to channel’s best ever night in primetime. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT Wesco becomes Puppy Love licensee http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1372 DCD Publishing are delighted to announce that Wesco have signed up to be a Puppy Love licensee. Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT The One Show nominated for a BAFTA http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1333 The One Show for which DCD-owned Prospect has produced numerous short films has been nominated for a BAFTA Audience Award 2010. Vote on http://www.youtube.com/baftaonline Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned West Park Pictures Launches The Emperor's Secret Garden http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1331 A landmark film on the restoration of Chinese Emperor Qianlong's Forgotten Masterpiece to premiere on Sky Arts 2 HD in June 2010. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Inks global Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1330 Following a successful MIP TV market, international distributor DCD Rights announces sales to broadcasters around the world. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Matchlight builds up Documentary slate with new BBC commissions http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1329 New Scotland based TV producer Matchlight continues to build up a strong documentary slate with the commissioning of 3 new BBC films. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Top Magazine Deal for DCD's Richard Hammond Blast Lab http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1328 Egmont UK, the UK’s largest specialist publisher of children’s magazines and books announces magazine deal with DCD's Richard Hammond Blast Lab. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD unveils new rights portfolio ahead of the London Book Fair http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1327 UK TV Tie-in specialist DCD Publishing unveils a range of new high profile properties at this year’s London Book Fair. Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights to launch new Factual Series at MIPTV 2010 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1326 International distributor DCD Rights unveils a slate of new factual programming to be made available to buyers for the first time at MIP TV next week. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Interim Results http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1321 DCD Media announces half year results for the six months ended 31 December 2009. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Secures Worldwide TV Rights to award winning BBC dramas http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1319 DCD Rights has snapped up rights to 2 new BBC dramas including a second season of the award-winning series Land Girls and a new comedy drama about the MPs’ expenses scandal, On Expenses. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Billy The Exterminator Delivers Record Breaking US Premiere http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1317 A&E’s hit real-life series “Billy The Exterminator” by DCD-owned September Films returned yesterday with the most-watched episode in the series’ history, an astonishing 50% growth vs season one. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Russell Thomas Directs The Laureus World Sports Awards http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1316 Live music, entertainment and event producer Done and Dusted will stage and film The Laureus World Sports Awards 2010, live from Abu Dhabi on Wednesday March 10. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Secures Sundance Package http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1315 DCD Rights has licensed programmes to the new Sundance channels in Asia, France and Benelux, along with option of further territories. Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Factual Division Takes Shape http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1381 DCD Media has unveiled the first of a number of changes within its newly launched factual division led by Creative Director Charles Thompson. Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Factual Division Takes Shape http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1380 DCD Media, the UK independent production and distribution group, has unveiled the first of a number of changes within its newly launched factual division led by Creative Director Charles Thompson. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Hat-trick of Awards for DCD Rights http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1307 Three of DCD Rights' most high profile programmes have recently won top international awards, including BAFTA and UK National TV Award. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Fry In America Wins National TV Award http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1306 Stephen Fry picked up Best Documentary for Stephen Fry in America (West Park Pictures) along with a Special Recognition Award at last night's 15th annual National TV Awards. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Announce Substantial Investment In Primetime Drama http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1314 DCD Rights announces its new rights investment, having secured worldwide distribution rights to two big budget dramas for ABC Australia. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Announce Results & CEO Appointment http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1302 DCD Media, the independent TV production and distribution Group, is pleased to announce solid full year results as well as the appointment of David Green as Chief Executive Officer. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Secures Worldwide TV Rights To ‘Burlesque Undressed’ http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1300 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights has snapped up rights to distribute new feature-length documentary Immodesty Blaize: Burlesque Undressed, produced by EMI and Nightfall Films. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Richard Hammond Wins BAFTA Children’s for Blast Lab http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1296 Richard Hammond won the Best Presenter BAFTA for Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab at the BAFTA Children’s Awards. The series marks DCD-owned September Films and Hammond’s first foray into children’s programming. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Matchlight Wins New Documentary Order From BBC1 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1292 New Scotland based TV Prodco Matchlight has been commissioned by BBC1 to produce a new 1x60' doc, Taking The Keys Away, exploring the dilemma facing the families of many elderly drivers. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Unite Iconic Hit Song ‘Puppy Love’ With Newborn Puppy http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1291 DCD Publishing is delighted to announce the birth of a puppy. Proud parents include Chrysalis Music, Posh Paws, Universal Music, Big Ideas and DCD Publishing – they have all created what must be one of the most exciting consumer products in years. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Bridezillas Finale is WE tv's Best Telecast Ever http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1290 The Sunday night sixth-season finale of reality wedding series "Bridezillas" delivered its best ever ratings to WEtv on 1 November. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films Brings Follow Up Of 650lb Virgin To TLC http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1289 Following on from the success of 650lb Virgin, TLC's highest rated documentary of 2009, DCD-owned September Films is to produce follow up 650lb Virgin: The Weight is Over. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT BAFTA nomination for Blast Lab http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1287 Richard Hammond has been nominated for Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab at the BAFTA Children’s Awards 2009. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Announces Bumper Music Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1288 DCD Rights announces a host of sales for some of its newest top live music titles to the US, UK, Latin America, Australia and Europe. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Secures Raft of Factual Sales http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1286 UK distributor DCD Rights has sold a clutch of new top factual shows including Last Chance To See and 45 Stone Virgin to Europe, Japan and Australia. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media Wins over $11.7 million of U.S. Business http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1298 DCD Media has won over US$11.7m worth of U.S. business after orders from American cable networks WEtv, A&E and TLC to its transatlantic reality, factual entertainment and formats specialist September Films. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Matchlight Wins RSA Support from Scottish Enterprise http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1297 New Glasgow-based television production company Matchlight has been awarded £40,000 by Scottish Enterprise under the Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) scheme. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Activates ABC TV Australia Deal For Blast Lab http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1284 DCD Rights has secured a significant deal with ABC TV Australia for the studio-based family game show Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, as host Richard Hammond (Top Gear, Total Wipeout) arrived in Cannes to meet buyers and press. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights Primes Blast Lab for New Territories http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1283 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights has signed a number of deals ahead of MIPCOM 2009 for the entertaining and anarchic studio-based science family game show Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Signs Lyric Merchandising Deals With Universal, Chrysalis and peermusic http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1294 DCD Publishing has inked deal to represent the catalogues of Universal Music Publishing, Chrysalis Music Publishing and peermusic for lyric merchandising. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights unveils raft of new programmes at Mipcom http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1282 Leading UK distributor continues to broaden its catalogue with a wide array of new programmes from cutting edge factual entertainment to live music from the world’s hottest musicians. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing Signs Trends As First Blast Lab Toy Licensee http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1281 DCD Publishing are thrilled to announce that Trends, the leading Oxford-based toy manufacturer, have been appointed as the first toy licensee for Richard Hammond's Blast Lab. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights brings international Dramas to Mipcom http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1280 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights will launch three new dramas at Mipcom that have been acquired following their recent announcement to invest in programming. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing expands portfolio with new brands http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1279 DCD Publishing are delighted to announce that they have inked representation deals for two new exciting children’s properties, adding up to a fast expanding animation portfolio. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Around The World With Done and Dusted http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1278 In the midst of one of their busiest period ever DCD-owned Done and Dusted are staging and/or filming no less than four high profile live music events over September. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned Prospect to produce two feature length arts docs for BBC4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1277 Following the success of its recent arts output for BBC4, DCD-owned Prospect is to produce two new long form documentaries about some of the world’s most famous music composers. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing and Suzy's Zoo Studios Ink Licensing Deal http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1276 LA based Lawless Entertainment has concluded a multi-year licensing and merchandising deal between US art brand creator Suzy's Zoo Studios and DCD's licensing arm DCD Publishing. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Done and Dusted’s Neil Diamond Special tops ratings on US Television http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1275 Neil Diamond: Hot Summer Nights from DCD’s live music, entertainment and event producer Done and Dusted won the 8pm hour ratings slot on US channel CBS TV on Friday 14 August. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights announces a slate of new programme investments http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1274 DCD Rights has secured valuable distribution rights to third party television programming through its private equity backed rights acquisition fund. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD to deliver exclusive coverage of Glyndebourne 2009 for Sky Arts http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1272 Michael Portillo is to host Sky Arts’ exclusive coverage of Glyndebourne 75th anniversary by DCD-owned West Park Pictures on August 15 on Sky Arts 2 HD and Sky Arts 2. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD wins multiple US TV commissions http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1271 DCD Media-owned September Films has been commissioned by US Cable TV Network TLC to produce four exclusive one-off human interest documentaries. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT US Hit Series Bridezillas Reaches New Heights http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1269 Sunday night's Season 6 premiere of Bridezillas on June 7th had its highest ever launch audience on WEtv with a 1.2 million total viewers. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Lands Season Two of Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1267 Following the success of the first season of Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, DCD-owned September Films has been commissioned to produce Season Two (26x30’) of the popular show for CBBC. Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing appoint Head of Licensing and Music Merchandising http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1262 DCD publishing are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Gottlieb as their new Head of Licensing and Music Merchandising. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned West Park to produce Theatreland for Sky Arts http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1261 The first ever doc series to go behind the scenes at one of the West End’s top playhouses starting with upcoming box office hot ticket “Waiting for Godot” starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media expands into Ireland with raft of new commissions http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1260 DCD Media has established a wholly owned Irish production company, through its West Park Pictures subsidiary, in partnership with internationally renowned producer James Mitchell. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD-owned September Films Adds Senior Creative Director To Top Team http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1257 In the midst of its most prolific production year ever, DCD-owned September Films has added Steve Carsey to the senior team as Creative Director, Entertainment. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights unveils multi genre slate at MipTV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1256 DCD Rights continues to broaden its catalogue with a wide array of new programmes for MipTV 2009. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Fry In America gets double nomination http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1255 The six part travelogue series produced by West Park Pictures for BBC1 has received nominations at 2 major UK media awards - The British Books Awards and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Interim results for the six months to 31 Dec 2008 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1254 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Prospect wins 4 commissions from BBC1 and appoints senior creative http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1252 DCD-owned Prospect Pictures has won 4 primetime factual commissions from BBC1 and appointed a new executive producer to support the expansion of the company on both sides of the Atlantic. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD announces a major expansion with new Scottish prodco http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1250 DCD Media announces a major expansion with the creation of a new joint venture production company - Matchlight - with some of Scotland’s leading programme makers. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights premieres Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab at MIPTV 2009 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1248 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights is bringing hot new kids property, Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, to MIPTV in Cannes later this month. Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Wins New Prime-Time Series Commission from BBC1 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1246 DCD-owned September Films has been commissioned by BBC1 to produce a new character-led observational series, Children’s Emergency (working title). Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Alan Whicker’s Journey of a Lifetime starts 25 Mar 2009 on BBC2 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1244 In this landmark 4-part series produced by DCD-owned September Films, broadcasting legend Alan Whicker will take us on an autobiographical journey through the second half of the 20th century. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing hires new talent to sustain growth http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1243 Following recent successes of TV tie-in deals such as Alan Whicker’s Journey of a Lifetime with HarperCollins, DCD Publishing has appointed two new executives. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD delivers the UK’s first performance ‘simulcast’ to Sky Arts http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1241 DCD Media has teamed up with the English National Opera and Sky Arts in a UK first for broadcasting to film the premiere performance of Puccini’s opera La Bohème, live on February 4. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights hits NATPE - With content to sell and money to spend http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1240 Following the successful completion of the funding of internal projects, DCD Rights are heading to NATPE with new programmes to launch and money to spend on new content. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films wins documentary commission from C4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1239 DCD announces another 'shock doc' commission from C4 to produce 'Half Ton Son' which follows the journey of Billy Robbins - the world's heaviest teenager. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Haunted goings on at DCD Rights http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1231 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights has announced two bumper music packages sales along with the sale of Haunted Homes to the US and UK. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT A Bumper Festive Season for DCD http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1230 December 2008 will see the transmission of over ten of DCD Media’s recent TV commissions across the Group’s whole range of programming genres - factual, entertainment, drama, music and arts. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Final Results to 30 June 2008 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1228 DCD Media announces final results for the Year Ended 30 June 2008. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns to CBS TV on December 3 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1225 The iconic lingerie runway show staged and filmed by DCD-owned Done and Dusted returns to CBS TV on December 3. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Big fat sales at MIPCOM for DCD Rights http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1223 DCD Rights, formally NBDtv/DCD Media, announces a host of MIPCOM sales for September Films’ shock docs The Girl With Two Faces and My Big Fat Mexican Wedding. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT Prospect Pictures wins new series commission for Virgin 1 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1221 DCD Media-owned Prospect Pictures is to produce 'My Holiday Hostage Hell' (6x60’), a brand new series exclusive to Virgin 1. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights secures sales for Pregnant Man & Stephen Fry In America http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1219 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights has secured a raft of sales at MIPCOM 2008 for September Films’ much anticipated documentary Pregnant Man and West Park Pictures’ documentary series Stephen Fry in America. Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films secures access to the world’s biggest wedding http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1218 DCD-owned September Films has received a further 3 commissions for 'shock docs.' "My Big Fat Mexican Wedding" ( Five and TLC), "Juliana - My New Face" (Five) and "Deaf - Blind Triplets" (Discovery Health USA). Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Rights brings world famous names to MIPCOM 2008 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1216 Leading UK distributor DCD Rights will be launching a varied slate of factual entertainment, music and lifestyle programming at MIPCOM 2008. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films USA wins new commissions worth $8.8m http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1215 DCD-owned September Films USA, the Los Angeles production arm of September Films, has won two major series commissions for US cable channels, The Exterminators and Season Six of Bridezillas. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Publishing inks deals worth £2million http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1212 DCD Media announces the creation of a wholly owned publishing subsidiary, DCD Publishing, in order to exploit book publishing, merchandising and licensing rights as well as certain UK DVD rights. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Done and Dusted to produce series for Nokia’s new mobile TV channel http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1210 Nokia has commissioned DCD-owned Done and Dusted to produce 6 series for its exclusive and pioneering mobile TV channel ‘Nokia N96'. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Chairman invests further in DCD http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1208 Further to a previous purchase announced on September 9, David Elstein, Chairman of the Company, has acquired further shares in DCD. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Chairman David Elstein ups stake in DCD http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1206 David Elstein, Chairman of DCD Media has acquired 700,000 Ordinary Shares of 10 pence each in DCD, increasing his shareholding to 4.35% of the total issued share capital of the Company. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Promotes Prospect Pictures’ Liam Hamilton http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1203 DCD Media has appointed Liam Hamilton, Managing Director of DCD-owned Prospect Pictures, to the newly created role of Director of Business Development at DCD Media. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Lures Fiona Morris From Endemol http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1204 DCD Media has appointed Fiona Morris, former Head of Arts Initial, part of Endemol UK, to the role of Specialist Factual Executive Producer across the DCD Media group. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Announces Major Library Licensing Deal http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1202 DCD Media has agreed a major intellectual property licence which will benefit it in terms of both cash and a significant shareholding in the licensee company. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Transformatory Deal For Distribution And Re-branding as DCD Rights http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1201 DCD Media announces agreement which will dramatically increase the revenues and profits of its wholly-owned TV distribution arm, whose name is at the same time changing to ‘DCD Rights’. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Prospect Pictures to produce Rough Trade Doc for BBC4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1200 DCD-owned indie Prospect Pictures has been commissioned by BBC4 to produce a 90-minute special on independent label Rough Trade Records. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT West Park To Produce Tallest Tower For C4 And Discovery Europe http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1199 DCD Media-owned West Park Pictures has been commissioned by C4 and Discovery Europe to produce Tallest Tower, which will document the construction of Europe’s tallest habitable building. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films Secures Global Doc Rights To Pregnant Man http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1198 DCD Media-owned September Films has snapped up worldwide documentary rights to produce Pregnant Man (1X60'), a major event programme about the first man in the world to give birth. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv/DCD Media Secures Sales for September Films Docs http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1189 Leading UK independent distributor NBDtv/DCD Media, is delighted to announce a raft of sales for three high profile documentaries produced by DCD Media-owned September Films. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT Raft of factual commissions for Prospect Pictures http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1188 Prospect Pictures has won a raft of new factual commissions since the arrival of Todd Austin, the Bafta-winning former BBC One Life strand editor, nine months ago. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD restructures its Board and Executive management http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1187 DCD Media has restructured its Board and Executive management to reflect the increase in the group's size over the last two years and the subsequent jump in the volume of commissions. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films lands Richard Hammond’s Lab Rats on CBBC http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1186 DCD Media-owned September Films has been commissioned to produce a £2 million plus major new studio-based science programme, Richard Hammond’s Lab Rats (26x30’) for CBBC. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT Daily Cooks Challenge wins re-commission for ITV daytime http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1185 DCD-owned Prospect Pictures has been commissioned to produce a second series of ‘Daily Cooks Challenge’ following the successful first run which aired earlier this year. Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT West Park Pictures and Prospect Cymru Wales to produce More Fry in America for BBC Four http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1183 DCD Media-owned West Park Pictures and Prospect Cymru Wales are to produce a series of authored essays from Stephen Fry for BBC Four called More Fry in America (working title; 5x30’). Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv/DCD Media secures raft of sales at MIPTV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1179 Leading UK independent distributor NBDtv/DCD Media, today announces a raft of MIPTV sales for series six (22x60’) of September Films’ hit series Bridezillas. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films to produce The Baby With Two Faces for Channel 4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1180 Following the ratings success this year of Half-ton Mum and DCD Media-owned September Films’ I am the Elephant Man, C4 has commissioned the indie to produce The Baby With Two Faces (1x60’) for its powerful Bodyshock strand. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Chinese media giant XFMedia appoints DCD Media Executive http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1166 Leading Chinese media group XFMedia has added September Films' chairman and founder David Green to its board of directors to help advise on its European growth strategy. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Interim Results for the Six Months to 31 Dec 2007 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1161 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv/DCD Media Brings Mystery & Music To MIPTV 2008 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1159 The distribution arm of DCD Media will be offering buyers at MIPTV fascinating documentaries, A-list music talent and must-see entertainment series. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Major New TV Series Commission for Channel 4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1154 DCD Media-owned September Film has been commissioned by Channel 4 to produce a UK version of the US entertainment format “When Women Rule the World.” Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Double Rose d'Or nomination for DCD Media http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1151 Two programmes from DCD-owned music and staged events producer Done & Dusted have been nominated for the 2008 Rose d’Or Awards in the Best Entertainer and Performing Arts category. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT BBC2 Commissions Alan Whicker’s Journey Of A Lifetime http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1149 DCD Media-owned September Films has been commissioned by BBC2 to produce Alan Whicker’s Journey Of A Lifetime, a major, primetime 4x60’ series to celebrate Alan Whicker’s 50 years in television. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv Takes Christina Aguilera On World Tour http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1147 DCD's international distribution arm NBDtv has secured a raft of international broadcast sales for its slate of music and documentary programming. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Done and Dusted films Amy Winehouse’s Grammy performance http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1146 DCD Media–owned Done and Dusted has produced Amy Winehouse’s last minute live performance which was broadcast via satellite at the 50th Grammy Awards yesterday in Los Angeles. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media Plans Digital Classics Download Site http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1144 DCD Media-owned Digital Classics DVD is to make classical music and arts available online. The international download service will launch on 14 March, 2008 on the company’s website www.digitalclassics.co.uk. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Done and Dusted’s 101 Challenges commissioned by T4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1143 DCD Media–owned Done and Dusted has been commissioned by T4, Youth & Music to produce the madcap adventure reality show 101 Challenges, which follows two brothers from Scotland on their rather unusual trip through East Asia. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv Brings Classical Collection To MIDEM 2008 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1142 Leading UK independent distributor NBDtv, the distribution arm of DCD Media, will be offering buyers a diverse slate of classical music programming from Verdi to Paul McCartney at this year’s MIDEM. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv Brings Elvis To Vegas For NATPE 2008 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1141 Leading UK independent distributor NBDtv, the distribution arm of DCD Media plc, will be offering A-list music shows, hard-hitting documentaries and spell-binding drama to buyers at this year’s NATPE market in Las Vegas. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT September Films’ The Real Elephant Man Commissioned By Channel 4 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1140 September Films, a division of DCD Media, has been commissioned by Channel 4 to produce documentary The Real Elephant Man (1x60’), which follows the work a revolutionary Chinese physician, who deals with abnormal tumours that other doctors have been too afraid to challenge. Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT Daily Cooks! returns for a fourth series http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1138 ITV has commissioned a fourth series of 'Daily Cooks!' from DCD Media subsidiary Prospect Pictures. Rebranded 'Daily Cooks Challenge', the series fronted by celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson will go into production early next year with 20 episodes due to transmit from March 2008. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT September Films wins $6m of new U.S. business http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1136 Reality, documentary and entertainment formats specialist, September Films, a division of DCD Media, has won over US$6m worth of new U.S. business after orders from U.S. cable networks WE: Women's Entertainment Network and The History Channel. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv restructures to build on dynamic growth http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1135 NBDtv, the distribution arm of DCD Media, has restructured its sales and acquisitions team following recent rapid growth and acquisitions Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Group's Final Results for the Year Ended 30 June 2007 http://www.londonstockexchange.com/LSECWS/IFSPages/MarketNewsPopup.aspx?id=1618887&source=RNS Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Record sales at MIPCOM http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1121 Following this month's MIPCOM international television market in Cannes, France, DCD has achieved its strongest sales performance to date at this annual event. Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Double commission for September Films http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1119 September Films, the factual entertainment, reality and format specialist now part of DCD Media, has won a double commission for Five’s Extraordinary People strand. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Box TV - Production starts on Affinity http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1118 Box TV, DCD Media’s drama subsidiary, has started production on 'Affinity', the company’s latest major commission for ITV1, announced in June 2007. Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Trading update, new productions and notice of results http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1117 DCD Media announces a number of new projects from its existing and newly acquired companies and provides a general update on the Group's peformance. Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media plc announces completion of acquisitions http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1106 Further to the announcement of 11 July 2007, DCD Media has today completed three acquisitions in the independent television production sector Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media announces a trio of Acquisitions http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1088 DCD Media announces a trio of acquisitions in the independent television production sector that are intended to cement its position as a leading independent producer and distributor in UK television. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT New Drama Production for ITV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1084 ITV1 has commissioned a major production to be produced by wholly owned drama subsidiary Box TV. Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT Launch of Global Video-On-Demand Website http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1081 DCD Media will launch a global video-on-demand broadband website later this year, taking advantage of the surge in consumer demand for access to content through new media. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv makes its highest ever sales at MIP TV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1077 DCD Media's distribution subsidiary, NBD TV, made its highest ever sales at the world's biggest television market,MIP TV, in Cannes, France in April. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT Major New TV Production http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1074 Iambic Productions has completed an agreement with ITV for the production of a new two-part Saturday night prime time entertainment series. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media releases interim results for the six months to 31 December 2006 http://www.londonstockexchange.com/LSECWS/IFSPages/MarketNewsPopup.aspx?id=1449878&source=RNS Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT NBD to offer catalogue at Mip TV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1058 NBDtv, part of production and distribution group DCD Media is launching a range of pop and classical music programming at Mip TV. Fri, 2 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT NBDtv signs distribution deal with Glastonbury 2007 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1055 DCD Media's distribution arm NBDtv has acquired the rights to distribute international television highlights of the 2007 Glastonbury Festival. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT DCD Media to publish Interim Results on 30 March 2007 http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1053 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT Major New TV Production for Box TV http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1047 Box TV, has completed an agreement with BBC for the production of Box's biggest ever project, 'The Last Enemy', with an approximate estimated turnover of £5.9 million. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT Change of Adviser and Broker - DCD Media appoints Evolution Securities Ltd http://dcdmedia.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1039