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EXCLUSIVE: BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events are partnering to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death with the U.S. theatrical release of origins comedy, Bill. The one-night-only screening will be held at select theaters on April 11 from 7 PM (local times). Featuring talent from…

Munich-based Global Screen has picked up international rights to Berlin-set series Capital Power. The six-part political thriller was commissioned by German public TV ARD and is directed by Friedemann Fromm. Stars include Anna Loos (Night Over Berlin, Anatomy), Thomas Thieme (The Lives Of Others) and Burghart…

The last film from the director of Deliverance has found a domestic partner. BBC Worldwide North America said today that it has acquired rights to John Boorman's Queen And Country. Not to be confused with the Ellen Page spy starrer Queen & Country from Chernin Entertainment, Boorman's pic is a portrait of post-WWII…

In what is its biggest content deal since it was taken off the auction block, Hulu has partnered with BBC Worldwide North America to bring some iconic TV shows to the service. Included in the multi-year package are programs like Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sherlock and Luther. For the time being, this will be library…

Sundance Channel has picked up The Honourable Woman, a miniseries to star Maggie Gyllenhaal. The eight-part mini, originally commissioned by U.K.’s BBC Two last year, will be done as a co-production with BBC Worldwide, North America. Written and directed by BAFTA winner Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line),  Honourable Woman…