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Big Finish launches Doctor Who audio drama podcast

17 February 2024

Classic Doctor Who audio dramas will be brought to a new audience with Into the TARDIS, a new podcast due to be released weekly from March 2024.

Since 1999, Big Finish Productions has been producing full-cast audio adventures set in the world of Doctor Who. Featuring specially composed music and cinematic sound effects, these stories are officially licensed by the BBC and star original cast members of the TV series.

To mark 25 years of this output, Big Finish Productions, in association with BBC Studios, Zebralution Podcast, Apple and Acast, are excited to announce Into the TARDIS, which will showcase fan-favourite stories from Big Finish’s back catalogue.

The stories will be presented in episodic instalments released weekly on Saturdays – like the original serialised broadcast of classic Doctor Who stories on the BBC. Each episode will feature a brand-new introduction read by Colin Baker (who played the Sixth Doctor on TV and continues to do so for Big Finish), as well as behind-the-scenes interviews.

Into the TARDIS will begin in March 2024, with the first two episodes serialising Death and the Queen. Originally released by Big Finish in 2016, this full-cast audio drama stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate, with a script by James Goss.

Big Finish chairman Jason Haigh-Ellery said: “As part of the celebration marking 25 years of Big Finish Doctor Who audio drama productions, I am delighted to announce that Big Finish are partnering with BBC Studios, Zebralution, Apple and Acast to launch Into the TARDIS – the first officially licensed Doctor Who audio drama podcast. This is an initiative that we have been working on for some time and I am particularly excited about, as it will bring Big Finish’s work to a far wider audience.”

Jan Paterson, director of audiobooks at BBC Studios, added: “For many years now, Big Finish has provided Doctor Who fans with thrilling audio dramas and we’re excited to see them extend their offering with a podcast. Into the TARDIS will allow the fanbase to extend their enjoyment of the show as well as open the Doctor Who audio drama world up to a whole new audience.”

Luisa Abraham, managing director at Zebralution Podcast, said: “We’re thrilled to have contributed our expertise to Big Finish for the launch of their new podcast, Into the TARDIS. Our collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we eagerly anticipate sharing numerous captivating stories with the global Doctor Who community and welcoming countless new fans into the fold.”

Into the TARDIS will be available via all podcast platforms, and all listeners will be able to stream it for free with ads. Users of Apple Podcasts will have the additional option of subscribing for £2.99 a month, which will give early access to episodes and ad-free listening. A 3-day free trial of this subscription will also be available.

#Big Finish #25th Anniversary #Podcast #Doctor Who #Audio Drama #Colin Baker

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What we know so far about PSB15 (aka the next album):

Burning the Heather was originally going to be saved and used as the guiding framework for the next album but was released instead on Hotspot

Produced by James Ford, who notably recently produced Jessie Ware's two albums, Depeche Mode's Memento Mori, and Blur's The Ballad of Darren. Neil also has been an outspoken fan of his group The Last Shadow Puppets

Two albums worth of songs were written over quarantine, including a song about Rudolf Nureyev, and a song about the pandemic titled "Living in a lonely time". Additionally, there are several songs written from the Super era that have not yet been released

Neil bought a keyboard and learned how to use GarageBand to write songs himself

Neil stated in Classic Pop that the next album would be "...very tuneful, less super-electronic sounding. Strings will be returning. It's more autobiographical, looking back."

They started work on the album in March 14, 2023 and posted a photo likely of James Ford's studio. The photo showcases a xylophone, bell pepper shaker, multiple keyboards and synthesizers, reel-to-reel tape machines, a guitar, a hammered dulcimer, and others

In April 2023, strings and brass were recorded at The Church Recording studio in London

Recording for the album likely ended before they went back on tour at the end of May 2023

Neil supposedly told a fan that the album would be out in Spring, possibly April 2024

Things that might influence the album:

Over quarantine, Neil watched a lot of 1940s film noir

Their BBC Radio Takeover in 2021 and song selections - Chris usually is the one who decides on their albums' directions, so his choices might hint at that

Lost EP saw the release of four songs from the Super era that had previously been unreleased. Given they were released as an EP and not saved for the next album might hint that they wouldn't have fit the musical or thematic style of the next album (too electronic?)

During quarantine, Neil started a project of digitizing his diaries, which might explain why the next album might be more autobiographical

#that's all i've got folks #pet shop boys #psb #james ford has mentioned working w/ them but he didn't share too much info #that can't not be deduced from the photos they've shared #i would agree spring 2024 sounds about right but as for specifically april idk unless they want it to coincide with annually #if so then april would be right #but i'm hoping it's sooner than april ough #me chanting in the back release/behaviour/hotspot album! release/behaviour/hotspot album!

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nkp1981 · 2 months

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Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat And Jenna Coleman At "BBC Studios Showcase", 2024

#11th doctor #amy pond #karen gillan #clara oswald #jenna coleman #asylum of the daleks #steven moffat #doctor who

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Sinead O’Connor, Evocative and Outspoken Singer, Is Dead at 56

She broke out with the single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” then caused an uproar a few years later by ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on “S.N.L.”

By Ben Sisario and Joe Coscarelli July 26, 2023 Updated 5:41 p.m. ET Leer en español

Sinead O’Connor, the outspoken Irish singer-songwriter known for her powerful, evocative voice, as showcased on her biggest hit, a breathtaking rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and for her political provocations onstage and off, has died. She was 56.

Her longtime friend Bob Geldof, the Irish musician and activist, confirmed her death, as did her family in a statement, according to the BBC and the Irish public broadcaster RTE.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead,” the statement said. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” No other details were provided.

Recognizable by her shaved head and by wide eyes that could appear pained or full of rage, Ms. O’Connor released 10 studio albums, beginning with the alternative hit “The Lion and the Cobra” in 1987. She went on to sell millions of albums worldwide, breaking out with “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” in 1990.

That album, featuring “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a No. 1 hit around the world and an MTV staple, won a Grammy Award in 1991 for best alternative music performance — although Ms. O’Connor boycotted the ceremony over what she called the show’s excessive commercialism.

Ms. O’Connor rarely shrank from controversy, though it often came with consequences for her career.

In 1990, she threatened to cancel a performance in New Jersey if “The Star-Spangled Banner” was played at the concert hall ahead of her appearance, drawing the ire of no less than Frank Sinatra. That same year, she backed out of an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in protest of the misogyny she perceived in the comedy of Andrew Dice Clay, who was scheduled to host.

But all of that paled in comparison to the uproar caused when Ms. O’Connor, appearing on “S.N.L.” in 1992 — shortly after the release of her third album, “Am I Not Your Girl?” — ended an a cappella performance of Bob Marley’s “War” by ripping a photo of Pope John Paul II into pieces as a stance against sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. “Fight the real enemy,” she said.

That incident immediately made her a target of criticism and scorn, from social conservatives and beyond. Two weeks after her “S.N.L.” appearance, she was loudly booed at a Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden. (She had planned to perform Mr. Dylan’s “I Believe in You,” but she sang “War” again, rushing off the stage before she had finished.)

For a time, the vitriol directed at Ms. O’Connor was so pervasive that it became a kind of pop culture meme in itself. On “S.N.L.” in early 1993, Madonna mocked the controversy by tearing up a picture of Joey Buttafuoco, the Long Island auto mechanic who was a tabloid fixture at the time because of his affair with a 17-year-old girl.

Once a rising star, Ms. O’Connor then stumbled. “Am I Not Your Girl?,” an album of jazz and pop standards like “Why Don’t You Do Right?” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” was stalled on the charts at No. 27. Her next album, “Universal Mother” (1994), went no higher than No. 36.

The British musician Tim Burgess, of the band Charlatans (known in the United States as the Charlatans UK), wrote on Twitter on Wednesday: “Sinead was the true embodiment of a punk spirit. She did not compromise and that made her life more of a struggle.”

Ms. O’Connor never had another major hit in the United States after “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” from “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got,” although for a time she remained a staple on the British charts.

But in her 2021 memoir, “Rememberings,” Ms. O’Connor portrayed ripping up the photo of the pope as a righteous act of protest — and therefore a success.

“I feel that having a No. 1 record derailed my career,” she wrote, “and my tearing the photo put me back on the right track.”

She elaborated in an interview with The New York Times that same year, calling the incident an act of defiance against the constraints of pop stardom.

“I’m not sorry I did it. It was brilliant,” Ms. O’Connor said. “But it was very traumatizing,” she added. “It was open season on treating me like a crazy bitch.”

Sinead Marie Bernadette O’Connor was born in Glenageary, a suburb of Dublin, on Dec. 8, 1966. Her father, John, was an engineer, and her mother, Johanna, was a dressmaker.

In interviews, and in her memoir, Ms. O’Connor spoke openly of having a traumatic childhood. She said that her mother physically abused her and that she had been deeply affected by her parents’ separation, which happened when she was 8. In her teens, she was arrested for shoplifting and sent to reform schools.

When she was 15, Ms. O’Connor sang “Evergreen” — the love theme from “A Star Is Born,” made famous by Barbra Streisand — at a wedding, and was discovered by Paul Byrne, a drummer who had an affiliation with the Irish band U2. She left boarding school at 16 and began her career, supporting herself by waitressing and performing “kiss-o-grams” in a kinky French maid costume.

“The Lion and the Cobra” — the title is an allusion to Psalm 91 — marked her as a rising talent with a spiritual heart, an ear for offbeat melody and a fierce and combative style. Her music drew from 1980s-vintage alternative rock, hip-hop and flashes of Celtic folk that came through when her voice raised to high registers.

She drew headlines for defending the Irish Republican Army and publicly jeered U2 — whose members had supported her — as “bombastic.” She also said she had rejected attempts by her record company, Ensign, to adopt a more conventional image.

The leaders of the label “wanted me to wear high-heel boots and tight jeans and grow my hair,” Ms. O’Connor told Rolling Stone in 1991. “And I decided that they were so pathetic that I shaved my head so there couldn’t be any further discussion.”

“Nothing Compares 2 U” — originally released by the Family, a Prince side project, in 1985 — became a phenomenon when Ms. O’Connor released it five years later. The video for the song, trained closely on her emotive face, was hypnotic, and Ms. O’Connor’s voice, as it raised from delicate, breathy notes to powerful cries, stopped listeners in their tracks. Singers like Alanis Morissette cited Ms. O’Connor’s work from this period as a key influence.

Not long after “Nothing Compares” became a hit, Ms. O’Connor accused Prince of physically threatening her. She elaborated on the story in her memoir, saying that Prince, at his Hollywood mansion, chastised her for swearing in interviews and suggested a pillow fight, only to hit her with something hard that was in his pillowcase. She escaped on foot in the middle of the night, she said, but Prince chased her around the highway.

The effects of childhood trauma, and finding ways to fight and heal, became a central part of her work and her personal philosophy. “The cause of all the world’s problems, as far as I’m concerned, is child abuse,” Ms. O’Connor told Spin magazine in 1991.

Her mother, whom Ms. O’Connor described as an alcoholic, died when she was 18. In her memoir, Ms. O’Connor said that on the day her mother died she took a picture of the pope from her mother’s wall; it was that photo that she destroyed on television.

On later albums, she made warmly expansive pop-rock (“Faith and Courage,” 2000), played traditional Irish songs (“Sean-Nós Nua,” 2002) and revisited classic reggae songs (“Throw Down Your Arms,” 2005). Her last album was “I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss,” released in 2014.

As her music career slowed, Ms. O’Connor, who had been open in the past about her mental health struggles, became an increasingly erratic public figure, often sharing unfiltered opinions and personal details on social media.

In 2007, she revealed on Oprah Winfrey’s television show that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and that she had tried to kill herself on her 33rd birthday. Her son Shane died by suicide in 2022, at 17.

Ms. O’Connor said in 2012 that she had been misdiagnosed and that she was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from a history of child abuse. “Recovery from child abuse is a life’s work,” she told People magazine.

Several years ago she converted to Islam and started using the name Shuhada Sadaqat, though she continued to answer to O’Connor as well.

Complete information on survivors was not immediately available. Ms. O’Connor had two brothers, Joe and John, and one sister, Eimear, as well as three stepsisters and a stepbrother. She wrote in her memoir that she was married four times and that she had four children: three sons, Jake, Shane and Yeshua, and a daughter, Roisin.

In discussing her memoir with The Times in 2021, Ms. O’Connor focused on her decision to tear up the photo of John Paul II as a signal moment in a life of protest and defiance.

“The media was making me out to be crazy because I wasn’t acting like a pop star was supposed to act,” she said. “It seems to me that being a pop star is almost like being in a type of prison. You have to be a good girl.”

Alex Traub contributed reporting.

Ben Sisario covers the music industry. He has been writing for The Times since 1998. More about Ben Sisario Joe Coscarelli is a culture reporter with a focus on popular music, and the author of “Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story.” More about Joe Coscarelli

#Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor #Shuhada' Sadaqat #Magda Davitt #Sinéad O'Connor #The New York Times #Obituary #Ben Sisario #Alex Traub #Joe Coscarelli #Bob Geldof #Frank Sinatra #Oprah Winfrey #Nothing Compares 2 U #Nothing Compares To You #Kris Kristofferson #Pope John Paul II #Sean-Nós Nua

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An interactive Doctor Who sculpture made out of regenerated technology has materialised on London’s South Bank.

To celebrate the return of Doctor Who and as part of the brand’s 60th anniversary celebrations, BBC Studios has teamed up with Back Market - the global online marketplace for refurbished tech - to create a showstopping installation on London’s South Bank. This mind-bending 180-degree interactive sculpture showcases the current Doctor, David Tennant, seamlessly regenerating into the Fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.

The Doctor’s regeneration into a new physical form at the end of each series is an iconic trope of the show. The installation, which acts as a homage to the process, can be seen on London’s South Bank from Friday 8th until Monday 11th December.

See the ART OF REGENERATION - from Friday 8th until Monday 11th December at London's South Bank

The ART OF REGENERATION sculpture is made from hundreds of discarded devices, acting as a physical embodiment of Tennant’s iconic character leaving the show and transforming into Gatwa’s Doctor.

The 7ft by 9ft anamorphic sculpture has been handcrafted by Global Street Art using unused regenerated tech as an artistic representation of the estimated 100 tonnes of e-waste thrown into landfill every minute. Alongside the usual tech you’d find on the B Corp’s marketplace, eagle-eyed Doctor Who fans will spot special devices recycled from the space-time continuum, including the TARDIS, sonic screwdrivers, plus a few additional easter eggs.

There is a wealth of activity happening on the South Bank around the activation:

On Friday 8th the ART OF REGENERATION sculpture will have a very special guest appearance from the TARDIS (10am-2pm only).

On Saturday 9th we are hosting a cosplay event, inviting fans to get dressed up and come down to the pop-up for a photo call at 12pm. So dust off that bow-tie and pull out your tweed blazer to join your fellow Whovians at the South Bank this weekend…COSPLAYERS ASSEMBLE!

On Sunday 10th between 11am and 2pm, fans will also be able to come down and see the Fourteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver as well as for the first time, Ncuti’s brand-new Sonic Screwdriver as part of the exhibit.

After the activation, the sculpture will return to BBC Studios’ Television Centre headquarters, where it will live until it’s dismantled, and the tech used to create the installation will be recycled.

For those looking to cash in on old devices before Christmas, Back Market is inviting the public to make use of its Trade-in service by selling unwanted electronics to professional refurbishers. To make the process super easy, Back Market is giving away recycled envelopes to pack with your old device and seal with a pre-paid Back Market postage label generated online, plus exclusive Back Market and Doctor Who merchandise for those who can flex their superfan skills.

Back Market and BBC Studios’ Doctor Who sculpture the ART OF REGENERATION is available for free public viewing from Friday 8th until Monday 11th December at the Queen’s Stone on the South Bank’s bustling Riverside Walkway, next to the OXO Tower.'

#Doctor Who #60th Anniversary #David Tennant #Ncuti Gatwa #TARDIS #Sonic Screwdriver #Global Street Art #BBC Studios #THE ART OF REGENERATION #Back Market

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Andrew (Andy) Stewart, one of Scotland’s best loved entertainers was born on December 30 1933 at Redlands Hospital for Women, Great Western Road, Glasgow.

Andy was born in Glasgow, and had aspirations of becoming a veterinary surgeon, although following a performance in a local pageant he decided to train as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

He became a successful recording artist, with international hits such as Donald Where’s Your Troosers? A Scottish Soldier, The Road to Dundee and Take Me Back, and found further fame as the compere of BBC Scotland’s The White Heather Club, which ran for several years from the mid-1950s.

From the early 1960s onwards, he frequently and successfully toured Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

In 1959, Andy Stewart signed his first recording contract with the small the label of Top Rank. His first recording, “Donald Where’s Your Troosers?” was a light-hearted, almost throwaway track, during a recording session with his White Heather Group. However Top Rank considered it worth releasing as a single. “Donald Where’s Your Troosers?” is a comic song about a Scotsman who wears a kilt rather than trousers. It plays on the traditional gag about what people might see when a man is wearing a kilt and not any underwear. Especially when it is windy while walking in a kilt. As such he impresses the ladies when he walks by, frightens the other Highlander men and has rolls in the hay with lassies from London. The song also includes an Elvis imitation of several of the verses near the end of the song. Legend has it Elvis said it was one of the best impersonations of himself he had heard.

Stewart wrote the song in 10 minutes while he sat, trouserless, in the loo of a recording studio. Back in 1960’s Andy Stewart and other Scottish comedians were heard to tell a joke at the time reflecting Scots making fun of themselves: What’s the difference between a Scotsman and a Rolling Stone? A Rolling Stone says, “hey you, get off of my cloud!,” while a Scotsman says, “Hey McLeod, get off of my ewe!”

Into the 1980’s Andy Stewart was becoming a symbol of the “Old Scotland” for many Scots who were embarrassed by perpetual images of haggis, Hogmanay and kilts as representing Scotland. He spent much of the decade touring internationally. But in 1989 “Donald Where’s Your Troosers?” was reissued and climbed to 4 on the charts. Stewart was back in fashion, including in Scotland. During his career Andy Stewart released 26 studio albums and one live album.

Plagued with ill-health most of his adult life, especially due to high cholesterol levels, Stewart died at the age of 60 in 1993.

Since his death over a have a dozen compilation CD releases have been made available to showcase the work of one of Scotland’s greatest entertainers.

There's a full web page full of stuff about Andy, with plenty links to a dedicated Youtube page at the link below.

#scottish #scotland #singersongwriter #singer #entertainer.#history

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Ever since I heard that Disney was co-producing new seasons of Doctor Who with the BBC I can't stop thinking about how neat it would be to get that particular IP in the parks somehow.

I know, I know, IPs in parks bad. But hear me out: if for any reason they have to rebrand the Tower of Terror because of licensing issues, then Who is a perfect fit. Five people mysteriously disappear in an elevator in 1939? Fantastic, the Doctor's on the case. Even just a meet and greet/photo op with the Doctor or the Tardis would be cool. Maybe set them up in the UK pavilion at Epcot. Or if they ever bring back character interactions at WDW, just having the Doctor run around the different lands would be fun.

Because of the very nature of the show, Who could pretty much fit anywhere in most Disney parks. Any castle park? He's exploring the worlds of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. Epcot? The Daleks have invaded and you have to help him out in World Showcase. DCA/Hollywood Studios/Studios Paris? Fits because it's a TV show. Animal Kingdom? Admittedly that one might not work.

By the way, in case this post somehow ends up on one of those park news sites, I'm just dreaming up ideas. I don't work for Imagineering and this isn't a rumor or leak or anything. Just some fun ideas I'm throwing into the void.

#disney #doctor who #bbc #disney parks #walt disney world #please imagineers if you're reading this i would love it if the Doctor just shows up one day in Magic Kingdom with no explanation

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musicblogwales · 1 year

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Ivan Moult shares new ‘Out Of Time’ single and Announces new LP

Ivan Moult is set to release his third album, 'Songs From Severn Grove', this Spring on independent Welsh record label, Bubblewrap Collective. His previous albums have received radio support from BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Wales, and have been featured on Folk Radio UK. Ivan's second album, 'Longest Shadow', released in 2018, won him festival slots at Cornbury Festival, Folk on The Dock, and Festival of Voice, as well as support slots with This Is The Kit, Becca Mancari, and Willy Mason. For this new album, Ivan played, recorded, engineered, and mixed all of the instruments himself at his home studio in Cardiff. The album charts a journey of growth and change, beginning with the lockdown during the 2020 pandemic and continuing through Ivan's experiences of fatherhood and the development of his love and relationships. The album showcases Ivan's voice front and centre, with layered harmonies and a soundscape of delay-soaked electric guitars, drums, and bass. The music draws from influences such as J.J. Cale, Nina Simone, and Tim Buckley, creating a fusion of 1960s/70s folk and blues with a contemporary sound. Ivan's unique and original style remains recognisably present throughout the album. The first track to be released from the album will be 'Out Of Time' and will be available across all digital platforms on March 29th. Ivan explains: “Lyrically it’s a song reflecting on the nature of life and finding meaning in making the most of things and living in the moment. Sonically the song started off after I’d been listening to Paul McCartney's ‘Ram’ album and it was quite driving whilst also relaxed but in production it ended up more reverb washed and dreamy.”

#Ivan Moult #Bubblewrap Collective #Out Of Time #Songs From Severn Grove

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South East Central Lewisham Showcase this Thursday, Vanishing Point in May!

On Thursday 23rd March it’s our chance to play South East Central Lewisham but it’s not our first SEC Lewisham - we went along last month to see singer-songwriter-synth musician Sansha share the Fox and Firkin stage (316 Lewisham High Street) with rockers HOTMOTEL and Dan Cross. Truly great night in a remarkable music venue! So few of these iconic pubs with stages remain available for live music. And what an interesting mix of acts!

‘What marks Neil March’s music out from that of other contemporary composers is the combination of his avant-garde tendencies and pop sensibilities‘ - Max Reinhardt, Late Junction, BBC Radio 3

As for us this week - it’s another Trust the Doc night for South East Central, so it’ll be another combination of acts - we’ll be sandwiched between two heavy rock bands, Everafter and Prymå!

South East Central is a monthly live event curated by promoter, composer, recording artist, performer (in his band Music of Sound), educator and broadcaster Trust the Doc, aka Neil March of Fresh on the Net and Trust The Doc Media.

One final Vanishing Point gig at AMP Studios (Arch 4) on Thursday 4th May will feature us alongside Dragon Welding and Nick Haeffner

Neil has also curated the Vanishing Point series of shows at Amp Studios, Old Kent Road. Known as The Quiet Gig, VP was characterised by a mix of electronic, ambient and experimental music with acoustic artists. This series comes to a close on 4th May with one final gig as Amp moves away from live music in favour of corporate hire and weddings. We played VP almost exactly one year ago to the date with Hannya White, Negative Response and Billy Brown ... and we’re proud to be playing the goodbye date as well alongside Dragon Welding and Nick Haeffner.

#trustthedoc #ampstudios #southeastcentral #lewishamhighstreet #freshonthenet #neilmarch #vanishingpoint #Hannya White #negative response #Billy Brown #Dragon Welding #nick haeffner #oldkentroad #foxandfirkin #musicshowcase #sansha #dancross #hotmotel #musicofsound

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Jenna Coleman at the BBC Studios Showcase, in front of a giant poster of herself as Ember Manning in The Jetty!

That poster looks awesome!

#jenna coleman #jenna louise coleman #the jetty #the jetty bbc #bbc showcase #bbc studios showcase #ember manning #public appearance

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Enigmatic Artist and Producer | Sega Bodega - “Elf Skin”

In the bustling crossroads of Paris and London's music scenes, Sega Bodega, the enigmatic artist and producer, has carved out his latest auditory venture, Dennis. Set for release on April 26th under the auspices of his freshly minted label, ambient tweets, this third studio endeavor promises an immersive dive into the abstract. The unveiling is accompanied by the single "Elk Skin," a track that effortlessly melds euphoric peaks with a mystifying blend of Mediterranean strings and cryptic chants, featuring the ethereal vocals of Cecile Believe. "Dennis" is the product of a journey through the whirlwind of mania, where euphoria, insomnia, and unbridled impulse blur the boundaries of reality. Sega Bodega, born Salvador Navarrete, translates these experiences into an album that questions the essence of our existence, particularly in an age where artificial intelligence and technology challenge the very fabric of reality. He muses on the creation of digital worlds so intricate that their inhabitants are oblivious to their artificiality, a notion that deeply influences the album's narrative structure. The album itself is an odyssey through a day shrouded in ambiguity, simulating the experience of questioning whether one has truly awakened. Each track seamlessly flows into the next, crafting a dreamscape where the line between consciousness and slumber is indiscernible. Navarrete captures the frenetic energy of REM sleep through sonic experimentation, making "Dennis" not just an album but an experience of disorientation and introspection. Long celebrated for his ability to straddle the line between dancefloor dynamism and reflective listening, Navarrete pushes boundaries with "Dennis." Tracks like "Adulter8" and "Elk Skin" epitomize the album's ethos, blending disruptive sonic elements with haunting melodies and rich cultural influences. Navarrete's abstract lyricism and storytelling, influenced by the likes of Luca Guadagnino’s film "Suspiria," mirror the album's thematic exploration of disorientation and self-discovery. Beyond the album, Sega Bodega's contributions to the music industry stretch far and wide. From co-founding the avant-garde collective NUXXE to producing tracks for luminaries such as Caroline Polachek and Eartheater, Navarrete has established himself as a beacon of innovative sound. His recent residency on BBC 6Music's "Lose Yourself with.." series further cements his role as a curator of eclectic sounds, showcasing his broad musical influences and collaborative spirit. "Dennis" stands as a testament to Sega Bodega's relentless exploration of the human condition through the prism of music. It is an album that invites listeners to lose themselves in a labyrinth of sound, questioning the very nature of reality as they traverse its sonic landscapes. With "Dennis," Navarrete continues to redefine the boundaries of music, offering a glimpse into the future while remaining deeply rooted in the emotional and cultural tapestries that define us. Read the full article

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Enigmatic Artist and Producer | Sega Bodega - “Elf Skin”

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BBC Studios Acquires ITV’s Stake in BritBox International for £255M

In a historic deal, BBC Studios has acquired ITV’s 50% shareholding in BritBox International, the joint venture streamer. The transaction, valued at £255 million ($322 million), represents the largest single deal ever undertaken by the BBC’s commercial arm. ITV confirmed the sale, with proceeds set to be returned to shareholders through a share buyback scheme post the announcement of full-year results on March 7.

CEO Transition and New Leadership Plans

As a result of the acquisition, BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan will exit the business, which will become part of the BBC Studios Global Media & Streaming division. New leadership plans are said to be already in place to ensure a smooth transition, with an official announcement expected imminently. Sakaan is anticipated to remain with BritBox during the transitional period.

Strategic Importance and Valuation of BritBox International

The deal values BritBox International at over £500 million, making it the largest single agreement ever struck by BBC Studios. BritBox International, which boasts nearly four million subscribers across eight territories, has become a profitable and successful venture. Tom Fussell, BBC Studios CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition, stating that it aligns with their goal to double the size of their business. BritBox International, with its focus on British content, has generated significant demand for British shows globally.

Continuity in Programming Strategy and ITV’s Focus on ITVX

While the acquisition signals a change in ownership, the programming strategy for BritBox International is expected to remain unchanged. The platform will continue to commission content from a variety of UK independent producers, as well as BBC Studios and ITV. Producers have been assured that the new arrangement will not impact commissioning plans. ITV, on the other hand, is exiting the joint venture to concentrate on the growth of its own streamer, ITVX, and its global ITV Studios division. ITV Studios will continue to receive an ongoing revenue stream from BritBox International under new extended licensing agreements.

The acquisition by BBC Studios comes at the end of a bustling week for both ITV Studios and BBC Studios, who have been actively showcasing their latest content to international buyers at the London TV Screenings and BBC Studios Showcase events in the British capital.

Curious to learn more? Explore our articles on Enterprise Wired

#BBCStudios #itv #britboxinternational #mediaacquisition #streamingservices #TvIndustry #contentstreaming #MediaNews #digitalmedia

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