‘Call The Midwife’ seasons 14 and 15 renewed by BBC; La Liga Studio Launch; EOne ‘Paper Doll’

‘Call The Midwife’ renewed for seasons 14 and 15 by BBC

hit drama Call the midwife It will remain on the BBC for at least another three years after its latest double series order. Ratings for the Sunday night hit continue to be strong in its long run and an eight-part run of 14th and 15th episodes has now been launched with Christmas specials. Following a group of midwives in mid-20th century London, Call the midwife One of the BBC’s top-rated dramas in a decade-long run since Heidi Thomas and Neil Street. It aired on PBS in the US BBC, director of the drama Lindsay Salt praised the comeback’s “enduring popularity for its extraordinary creative talent and hard work.” Series 12 will wrap over two Sundays and production on series 13 will begin in the spring.

Banijay and La Liga form La Liga Studio

LaLiga Studios has launched in Spain – a sports content company created by Banizoy Iberia and the domestic football league. La Liga Studios will produce audiovisual content for La Liga, clubs, sponsors and broadcasters. It will also work with international platforms and brands in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, documentary, fiction and animation content. The new outfit will be helmed by managing director and executive producer Chloe Bonifacino Cook, who will be in charge of international growth. La Liga executive director Oscar Mayo said the league had “ambitious plans” for the new shingle. The deal should take effect next week.

eOne accepts ‘paper dolls’

Accepted international distribution for eOne paper doll, Australian drama series following the rise and fall of a fictional pop girl group. eOne will shop the eight-parter internationally as it gears up to launch Network 10 in Australia. The Helium Pictures series begins at the turn of the new millennium, following the rise and fall of the fictional girl group Harlow. Acting Imalia (Australian Gangster), Naomi Sequeira (The Evermoor Chronicles), Mia Madden (Redfern Now)Courtney Clarke (Last King of the Cross) and Courtney Monsama (Frozen the musical) deal was brokered by Noel Hedges, eOne’s EVP, Acquisitions, International Distribution. “paper doll “The music reaches deep into the drama inherent in this area of ​​the business: lots of highs, hopes and dreams, but also manipulation and significant psychological and physical stress,” says Hodges.