Sundance Now Acquires Critically-Acclaimed Scripted Comedy MOTHERLAND from Lionsgate
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 19, 2018
Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service, announced today the acquisition of BAFTA-nominated hit British television series 'Motherland' from global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), which has worldwide rights to the comedy. The critically-acclaimed series, written and created by Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, and Graham and Helen Linehan, will make its exclusive U.S. debut with the first two episodes premiering on the service Thursday, May 10th. New episodes of the half-hour comedy starring BAFTA-winner Anna Maxwell Martin (Philomena, The Night Watch), Lucy Punch ('A Series of Unfortunate Events', Into the Woods, 'Ben and Kate'), BAFTA-nominated Diane Morgan ('Cunk on Britain', Me Before You, Funny Cow) and Paul Ready (The Death of Stalin, 'The Terror') will stream weekly every Thursday until its season one conclusion on June 14th.
Sundance Now Acquires Critically-Acclaimed Scripted Comedy MOTHERLAND From Lionsgate
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 19, 2018
Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service, announced today the acquisition of BAFTA-nominated hit British television series “Motherland” from global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), which has worldwide rights to the comedy. The critically-acclaimed series, written and created by Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, and Graham and Helen Linehan, will make its exclusive U.S. debut with the first two episodes premiering on the service Thursday, May 10th. New episodes of the half-hour comedy starring BAFTA-winner Anna Maxwell Martin (Philomena, The Night Watch), Lucy Punch (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”, Into the Woods, “Ben and Kate”), BAFTA-nominated Diane Morgan (“Cunk on Britain”, Me Before You, Funny Cow) and Paul Ready (The Death of Stalin, “The Terror”) will stream weekly every Thursday until its season one conclusion on June 14th.
Jarlath Regan Announces Nationwide Tour ft. Fringe Show ORGAN FREEMAN
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 5, 2017
Following a critically acclaimed, sell out run at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning comedian and podcaster Jarlath Regan has announced a nationwide tour with his new show Organ Freeman, including a performance at London's Leicester Square Theatre on 19th January.
New Wolsey Theatre Announces Arts Council Funding For 2018-22
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 27, 2017
The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich are delighted to announce that its application to Arts Council England for National Portfolio funding has been successful, and it is to receive an uplift of 10% over the period 2018-2022.
Winners Announced for British Academy Television Craft Awards
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 28, 2014
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the winners of tonight's British Academy Television Craft Awards, celebrating the very best behind-the-scenes talent in British television of the past year.
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