Netflix Takes Global Rights To Syfy’s ‘The Expanse’

the-expanseAfter an extended delay, Syfy's The Expanse is coming to the UK. Netflix has inked a deal with Legendary Global Television Distribution for global rights (excluding the United States, Canada and New Zealand) to the space opera, it was announced today. The show's first season will premiere on the streaming service next month. Read More

Jaime Winstone, Samantha Spiro Among Quartet Of Actresses To Play Barbara Windsor In BBC Biopic ‘Babs’

winstone-spiroBBC One's Barbara Windsor biopic is starting to take shape. Jaime Winstone (After Hours) and Samantha Spiro (Game Of Thrones) have been set to play Windsor in Babs. In total there will be four actresses tackling the role in the 90 minute drama from Death In Paradise executive producer Tony Jordan. Winstone will play a 20-30 year old Barbara, while Spiro will play her in her 50s. Two child actors will play her at a younger age. Read More

BBC Four Acquires UK Rights To History’s ‘Roots’ Reboot

RootsHistory's Roots reboot has found a UK home. BBC Four has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to the four-part/six-hour miniseries, which is based on both the original novel and the award winning 1977 TV adaptation, after striking a deal with A+E Networks, TVWise has learned. Read More