Exclusive: BritBox International has named Diana Pessin as its Chief Marketing Officer, while striking U.S. and Canada deals for UK drama The Inheritance.
Pessin joined the BBC Studios-owned best-of-British streamer in April 2023 from her consultancy NextPhase Advisors as SVP, Global Marketing and has now been upped. She is best known for a near-20 year run at Warner, where she rose to SVP, Media Strategy, Audience & Analytics and was a key player in the launch of HBO Now and HBO Max.
She will now oversee all BritBox International marketing, including brand marketing and creative, title campaigns, partner and growth marketing, as well as communications and publicity. She will report to Robert Schildhouse, President of BritBox North America and General Manager of BritBox International, who was recently upped to his role following the news BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan was stepping down.
The news also follows BBC Studios’ acquisition of the streamer,...
Pessin joined the BBC Studios-owned best-of-British streamer in April 2023 from her consultancy NextPhase Advisors as SVP, Global Marketing and has now been upped. She is best known for a near-20 year run at Warner, where she rose to SVP, Media Strategy, Audience & Analytics and was a key player in the launch of HBO Now and HBO Max.
She will now oversee all BritBox International marketing, including brand marketing and creative, title campaigns, partner and growth marketing, as well as communications and publicity. She will report to Robert Schildhouse, President of BritBox North America and General Manager of BritBox International, who was recently upped to his role following the news BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan was stepping down.
The news also follows BBC Studios’ acquisition of the streamer,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC, BritBox International, and Red Planet Pictures today announced that the popular series Beyond Paradise has been recommissioned for a 2024 Christmas special episode and third season, which will air on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
Since its debut last year, Beyond Paradise has become one of the UK’s most popular dramas, with episode one of the second season watched by 7.5 million viewers so far.
The second season, which culminated tonight, saw Humphrey and Martha very nearly tie the knot, while their fostering journey came to a heartwarming conclusion as they welcomed Ryan into their home. Esther took on a case that saw the Shipton Abbott Museum robbed of its prized possession, and Kelby and Cs Charlie Wood’s professional relationship took an unexpected turn…
Across the series, the Shipton Abbott police team continued to crack a host of mind-boggling and mysterious puzzles—including a death during a...
Since its debut last year, Beyond Paradise has become one of the UK’s most popular dramas, with episode one of the second season watched by 7.5 million viewers so far.
The second season, which culminated tonight, saw Humphrey and Martha very nearly tie the knot, while their fostering journey came to a heartwarming conclusion as they welcomed Ryan into their home. Esther took on a case that saw the Shipton Abbott Museum robbed of its prized possession, and Kelby and Cs Charlie Wood’s professional relationship took an unexpected turn…
Across the series, the Shipton Abbott police team continued to crack a host of mind-boggling and mysterious puzzles—including a death during a...
- 4/26/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Robert Schildhouse. (Courtesy photo)
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s commercial arm BBC Studios is making some key leadership changes at its Britbox streaming service in North America.
Starting early next month, Robert Schildhouse will take an expanded role as the President of Britbox North America and General Manager of Britbox International, which includes the streaming service’s operations in the United States and Canada. He previously served as the General Manager of Britbox North America, and joined the company in October 2022.
Prior to joining Britbox, Schildhouse was the Chief Content Officer at Airtime, an interest-based social media platform. He also held roles at search engine Yahoo, streaming service Hulu and broadcaster CBS.
Schildhouse will report to Rebecca Glashow, the CEO of the BBC’s Global Media and Streaming division. Also reporting to Glashow is Kerry Ball, who will continue in her role as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer for Britbox International.
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s commercial arm BBC Studios is making some key leadership changes at its Britbox streaming service in North America.
Starting early next month, Robert Schildhouse will take an expanded role as the President of Britbox North America and General Manager of Britbox International, which includes the streaming service’s operations in the United States and Canada. He previously served as the General Manager of Britbox North America, and joined the company in October 2022.
Prior to joining Britbox, Schildhouse was the Chief Content Officer at Airtime, an interest-based social media platform. He also held roles at search engine Yahoo, streaming service Hulu and broadcaster CBS.
Schildhouse will report to Rebecca Glashow, the CEO of the BBC’s Global Media and Streaming division. Also reporting to Glashow is Kerry Ball, who will continue in her role as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer for Britbox International.
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
In the wake of BBC Studios fully acquiring BritBox, the specialized streamer has shaken up its leadership. Robert Schildhouse, the current general manager for North America as well as group editorial for BritBox International, has been named president of BritBox North America and general manager of BritBox International.
This leadership change will go into effect on April 1, and Schildhouse will be based in New York. As for Kerry Ball, she will continue in her role chief commercial and strategy officer and will be based in London. Both will report to CEO of BBC Global Media and Streaming Rebecca Glashow.
Schildhouse has been with the company since 2022. In his most recent role, he’s been instrumental in driving the streaming service’s business in both the United States and Canada and has also led its global content and editorial organization. In this new role, the executive will be in charge of...
This leadership change will go into effect on April 1, and Schildhouse will be based in New York. As for Kerry Ball, she will continue in her role chief commercial and strategy officer and will be based in London. Both will report to CEO of BBC Global Media and Streaming Rebecca Glashow.
Schildhouse has been with the company since 2022. In his most recent role, he’s been instrumental in driving the streaming service’s business in both the United States and Canada and has also led its global content and editorial organization. In this new role, the executive will be in charge of...
- 3/18/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Robert Schildhouse will serve in an expanded role at streamer BritBox International following the departure of global CEO Reemah Sakaan.
Schildhouse, who previously had stints with Hulu and CBS, joined the streamer in 2022, with his most recent position being general manager, North America, and group editorial for BritBox International, where he was instrumental in driving the service’s business growth in the U.S. and Canada.
From April 1, Schildhouse will serve in the expanded role of president of BritBox North America, and general manager of BritBox International, based in New York. Kerry Ball will continue in her role as chief commercial and strategy officer, based in London. Schildhouse and Ball will now both report to Rebecca Glashow, CEO, BBC Global Media and Streaming. Schildhouse will assume responsibility for product/technology and marketing, in addition to editorial.
The moves have happened after BBC Studios bought British broadcaster ITV‘s 50% stake in...
Schildhouse, who previously had stints with Hulu and CBS, joined the streamer in 2022, with his most recent position being general manager, North America, and group editorial for BritBox International, where he was instrumental in driving the service’s business growth in the U.S. and Canada.
From April 1, Schildhouse will serve in the expanded role of president of BritBox North America, and general manager of BritBox International, based in New York. Kerry Ball will continue in her role as chief commercial and strategy officer, based in London. Schildhouse and Ball will now both report to Rebecca Glashow, CEO, BBC Global Media and Streaming. Schildhouse will assume responsibility for product/technology and marketing, in addition to editorial.
The moves have happened after BBC Studios bought British broadcaster ITV‘s 50% stake in...
- 3/18/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BritBox International has its new leader following BBC Studios’ takeover of the streamer.
Robert Schildhouse has been promoted to President of BritBox North America and General Manager of BritBox International following the deal, which saw the BBC’s commercial arm pay £255M ($325M) to buy ITV’s 50% stake in the best-of-British streamer and assume full control.
As part of the deal, it was announced current BritBox International Reemah Sakaan would be exiting.
The New York-based Schildhouse is upped from Gm of BritBox North America and Group Editorial for BritBox International, leading the operation in the U.S. and Canada and global content and editorial. In his new role, he will also assume responsibility for product, technology and marketing.
Before joining BritBox, he held roles at CBS, where he struck content deals, and was part of the Hulu launch team.
Kerry Ball will remain as BritBox International’s Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer,...
Robert Schildhouse has been promoted to President of BritBox North America and General Manager of BritBox International following the deal, which saw the BBC’s commercial arm pay £255M ($325M) to buy ITV’s 50% stake in the best-of-British streamer and assume full control.
As part of the deal, it was announced current BritBox International Reemah Sakaan would be exiting.
The New York-based Schildhouse is upped from Gm of BritBox North America and Group Editorial for BritBox International, leading the operation in the U.S. and Canada and global content and editorial. In his new role, he will also assume responsibility for product, technology and marketing.
Before joining BritBox, he held roles at CBS, where he struck content deals, and was part of the Hulu launch team.
Kerry Ball will remain as BritBox International’s Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC is keeping its Agatha Christie tradition alive by setting Towards Zero as its next adaptation of the great author’s work.
Following on from 2023’s limited series Murder Is Easy, the BBC has commissioned Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited to reimagine the writer’s 1944 novel.
Towards Zero unfolds around the murder of an elderly widow at a clifftop seaside house, linking a failed suicide attempt, a schoolgirl wrongfully accused of theft, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player.
The book will be adapted by Rachel Bennette, the writer behind BAFTA-nominated Zadie Smith adaptation Nw. She has also written on World on Fire and Ripper Street.
Towards Zero will go into production over the summer. The series is co-produced by BritBox International, while Fifth Season will handle international distribution.
Executive producers are James Prichard for Agatha Christie Limited; Damien Timmer and Sheena Bucktowonsing for Mammoth Screen; Rachel Bennette,...
Following on from 2023’s limited series Murder Is Easy, the BBC has commissioned Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited to reimagine the writer’s 1944 novel.
Towards Zero unfolds around the murder of an elderly widow at a clifftop seaside house, linking a failed suicide attempt, a schoolgirl wrongfully accused of theft, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player.
The book will be adapted by Rachel Bennette, the writer behind BAFTA-nominated Zadie Smith adaptation Nw. She has also written on World on Fire and Ripper Street.
Towards Zero will go into production over the summer. The series is co-produced by BritBox International, while Fifth Season will handle international distribution.
Executive producers are James Prichard for Agatha Christie Limited; Damien Timmer and Sheena Bucktowonsing for Mammoth Screen; Rachel Bennette,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Conference
An in conversation event with Paramount Global executives Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets and global consumer products and experiences, and Lisa Kramer, president of international TV licensing, Paramount Global Content Distribution, has been added to the NATPE Global conference.
Jens Richter, Fremantle’s CEO of commercial and international and Paulo Koelle, head of Prime Video Latin America, Amazon Studios have also joined the speaker lineup. Other executives who have recently been confirmed include Jeff Sagansky, Sky’s group director of acquisitions, Katie Keenan, Acf Investment Bank’s Richard Gray, Satmohan Panesar, commissioner, factual, ITV Studios, Michael Schmidt, president, Sipur and Ilan Arboleda, co-founder and producer, CreativeChaos vmg.
Speakers also include Patricia Jasin, country manager Colombia and head of international distribution for Warner Bros. Discovery, Latin America/U.S. Hispanic, Sandra Smester, executive VP, programming and content, NBCUniversal Telemundo, Susanne Frank, director of Drama at Zdf Studios and Lindsay Stewart,...
An in conversation event with Paramount Global executives Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets and global consumer products and experiences, and Lisa Kramer, president of international TV licensing, Paramount Global Content Distribution, has been added to the NATPE Global conference.
Jens Richter, Fremantle’s CEO of commercial and international and Paulo Koelle, head of Prime Video Latin America, Amazon Studios have also joined the speaker lineup. Other executives who have recently been confirmed include Jeff Sagansky, Sky’s group director of acquisitions, Katie Keenan, Acf Investment Bank’s Richard Gray, Satmohan Panesar, commissioner, factual, ITV Studios, Michael Schmidt, president, Sipur and Ilan Arboleda, co-founder and producer, CreativeChaos vmg.
Speakers also include Patricia Jasin, country manager Colombia and head of international distribution for Warner Bros. Discovery, Latin America/U.S. Hispanic, Sandra Smester, executive VP, programming and content, NBCUniversal Telemundo, Susanne Frank, director of Drama at Zdf Studios and Lindsay Stewart,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BritBox has a proven track record for fine British drama, and the streaming service's August slate sounds very promising.
Headlined by Sleepy Hollow's Tom Mison and New Amsterdam's Janet Montgomery, The Ex-Wife will make its exclusive US debut on August 10.
Earlier in the month, the Scottish crime drama Granite Harbour featuring Romario Simpson, Hannah Donaldson (The Crown), and Katia Winter will debut on August 1.
Based on Jess Ryder's hit psychological thriller of the same name, The Ex-Wife tells the story of Tasha, a young woman who feels like she is living the dream: she has the perfect house, a loving husband, and a beautiful little girl.
But there's one large blot on Tasha's marital landscape: her husband's (Mison) ex-wife (Montgomery) won't leave them alone and seems intent on staying in the picture.
When Tasha returns home one day to find her life turned upside down, she realizes that the dream...
Headlined by Sleepy Hollow's Tom Mison and New Amsterdam's Janet Montgomery, The Ex-Wife will make its exclusive US debut on August 10.
Earlier in the month, the Scottish crime drama Granite Harbour featuring Romario Simpson, Hannah Donaldson (The Crown), and Katia Winter will debut on August 1.
Based on Jess Ryder's hit psychological thriller of the same name, The Ex-Wife tells the story of Tasha, a young woman who feels like she is living the dream: she has the perfect house, a loving husband, and a beautiful little girl.
But there's one large blot on Tasha's marital landscape: her husband's (Mison) ex-wife (Montgomery) won't leave them alone and seems intent on staying in the picture.
When Tasha returns home one day to find her life turned upside down, she realizes that the dream...
- 7/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Best-of-British streamer BritBox International has added a pair of British dramas to its August slate in the U.S.
Detective drama Granite Harbour will launch on August 1 and psychological thriller The Ex-Wife will premiere on the streaming service in the U.S. on August 10.
Granite Harbour, which BBC One and BBC Scotland ordered out of the UK last year, is a licensing deal but is being badged as a BritBox Original.
The series stars Romario Simpson as Lance Corporal Davis Lindo, who envisions becoming a Scotland Yard detective after completing his tour with the Royal Military Police, only to find himself training in Aberdeen in northeast Scotland. He strikes up an unlikely friendships with his mentor, Dci Lara ‘Bart’ Bartlett, played by Hannah Donaldson (The Crown), and the duo find themselves in of a corporate power struggle when a wealthy and notable Aberdonian dies under suspicious circumstances.
Detective drama Granite Harbour will launch on August 1 and psychological thriller The Ex-Wife will premiere on the streaming service in the U.S. on August 10.
Granite Harbour, which BBC One and BBC Scotland ordered out of the UK last year, is a licensing deal but is being badged as a BritBox Original.
The series stars Romario Simpson as Lance Corporal Davis Lindo, who envisions becoming a Scotland Yard detective after completing his tour with the Royal Military Police, only to find himself training in Aberdeen in northeast Scotland. He strikes up an unlikely friendships with his mentor, Dci Lara ‘Bart’ Bartlett, played by Hannah Donaldson (The Crown), and the duo find themselves in of a corporate power struggle when a wealthy and notable Aberdonian dies under suspicious circumstances.
- 7/19/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Streamer BritBox International has made two new exec hirings, appointing Liz Spaulding to the position of VP for business development and Jennifer Moon as head of editorial and programming strategy.
Spaulding will be tasked with leading growth opportunities and partnership relations while Moon will take the lead on U.S. and Canada programming strategy, acquisition and scheduling.
Spaulding joins from Starz while Moon comes from AMC. Both will be based in New York, where they will report to EVP and general manager for group marketing services Robert Schildhouse.
Spaulding will also report to the streamer’s global chief acquisitions and commercial officer Kerry Ball.
Both Schildhouse and Ball are also relatively new to the company, with Schildhouse joining last fall and Ball joining last summer.
BritBox International is also on the hunt for a new creative director after Diederick Santer announced he was stepping down. He will stay on to...
Spaulding will be tasked with leading growth opportunities and partnership relations while Moon will take the lead on U.S. and Canada programming strategy, acquisition and scheduling.
Spaulding joins from Starz while Moon comes from AMC. Both will be based in New York, where they will report to EVP and general manager for group marketing services Robert Schildhouse.
Spaulding will also report to the streamer’s global chief acquisitions and commercial officer Kerry Ball.
Both Schildhouse and Ball are also relatively new to the company, with Schildhouse joining last fall and Ball joining last summer.
BritBox International is also on the hunt for a new creative director after Diederick Santer announced he was stepping down. He will stay on to...
- 1/19/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
BritBox International, the streamer run by the BBC and ITV, has hired former Hulu and CBS executive Robert Schildhouse.
Schildhouse joins as EVP, North America and Gm, Group Marketing Services. Based in New York, he reports to BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan.
His hire comes after the company restructured earlier this summer. The move saw it move to a two-region structure, which brought with it promotions for Moira Hogan and Neale Dennett, where it signaled its intention to hire a U.S-based Gm.
He will oversee the streaming service in the U.S. and Canada and lead its centralized global marketing team.
Schildhouse joined Hulu prior to its launch in 2008 and becoming leader of its content acquisition team. He then joined CBS Global Distribution Group, where he was EVP, Digital Licensing and Distribution and later EVP, Business Development.
BritBox is behind series such as Hugh Laurie’s Agatha Christie adaptation...
Schildhouse joins as EVP, North America and Gm, Group Marketing Services. Based in New York, he reports to BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan.
His hire comes after the company restructured earlier this summer. The move saw it move to a two-region structure, which brought with it promotions for Moira Hogan and Neale Dennett, where it signaled its intention to hire a U.S-based Gm.
He will oversee the streaming service in the U.S. and Canada and lead its centralized global marketing team.
Schildhouse joined Hulu prior to its launch in 2008 and becoming leader of its content acquisition team. He then joined CBS Global Distribution Group, where he was EVP, Digital Licensing and Distribution and later EVP, Business Development.
BritBox is behind series such as Hugh Laurie’s Agatha Christie adaptation...
- 10/24/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Executive previously served in senior roles at Hulu, CBS.
BritBox International has appointed former Hulu and CBS executive Robert Schildhouse EVP North America and general manager of its centralized marking operation.
As EVP and head of the streamer’s group marketing services, Schildhouse will spearhead growth in the US and Canada. He will be based in New York and reports to BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan.
His appointment comes after a year of global growth for the BBC Studios and ITV joint venture, which recently launched in Nordic markets to add to its operation in the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa.
BritBox International has appointed former Hulu and CBS executive Robert Schildhouse EVP North America and general manager of its centralized marking operation.
As EVP and head of the streamer’s group marketing services, Schildhouse will spearhead growth in the US and Canada. He will be based in New York and reports to BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan.
His appointment comes after a year of global growth for the BBC Studios and ITV joint venture, which recently launched in Nordic markets to add to its operation in the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa.
- 10/24/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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