PoochJD
Distinguished Member
Hi,
This was on Ceefax a couple of days ago, and I kept meaning to post about it, but forgot to. Anyway...
NBC/Universal and the BBC have done a deal. The BBC have negotiated a sealed financial deal, that means that all future TV or film material produced for the "Heroes" franchise (including spin-off shows, and documentaries, etc) will be offered to them, first, before any other UK channel (terrestrial or digital, satellite or cable)! In other words, they get first refusal, before the likes of Sky or Virgin. As the deal is sealed, the BBC are not allowed to reveal how much the deal is worth, but insiders say that the value is around 7-figures minimum!
This will remain for at least the next three Seasons, if that many episodes are produced, and will also include being able to air all these in Hi-Def on BBC HD!
BBC2 already has the rights to air Season 2 straight-after the end of Season 1, and the "Heroes: Origins" mini-series as well. BBC2 is expected to air Season 2, starting in January 2008!
Pooch
This was on Ceefax a couple of days ago, and I kept meaning to post about it, but forgot to. Anyway...
NBC/Universal and the BBC have done a deal. The BBC have negotiated a sealed financial deal, that means that all future TV or film material produced for the "Heroes" franchise (including spin-off shows, and documentaries, etc) will be offered to them, first, before any other UK channel (terrestrial or digital, satellite or cable)! In other words, they get first refusal, before the likes of Sky or Virgin. As the deal is sealed, the BBC are not allowed to reveal how much the deal is worth, but insiders say that the value is around 7-figures minimum!
This will remain for at least the next three Seasons, if that many episodes are produced, and will also include being able to air all these in Hi-Def on BBC HD!
BBC2 already has the rights to air Season 2 straight-after the end of Season 1, and the "Heroes: Origins" mini-series as well. BBC2 is expected to air Season 2, starting in January 2008!
Pooch