Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Global Entertainment Briefs: BBC, 'Wild Cards', 'Gomorrah,' and More
Several new entertainment projects are in the works.
BBC Studios is making an anime-inspired series for kids with Blink Industries.
The series "Wild Cards" has secured deals for seasons 1 and 2.
"The Cage," a new drama, has revealed its cast, including Sheridan Smith.
The "Gomorrah" prequel series is set to launch in January 2026.
Also, Dawn French is part of the animated adaptation of "Tales From Outer Suburbia."
BBC Studios is developing an anime-inspired series in partnership with Blink Industries.
"Wild Cards" crime procedural series has secured distribution deals with Channel 5, Paramount+ (UK), and others.
Casting details have been released for the new drama "The Cage."
The "Gomorrah" prequel series is scheduled to launch in January 2026.
Dawn French is involved in the animated series "Tales From Outer Suburbia."
- Who
- BBC Studios, Blink Industries, Fifth Season, Sky, Dawn French, and others
- What
- Multiple new TV series and deals
- When
- January 2026 for 'Gomorrah'
- Where
- United Kingdom, various locations
- Why
- To bring new entertainment content to audiences.
- BBC Anime Project
- First-look deal between BBC Studios Kids & Family and Blink Industries
- Wild Cards
- Crime-solving procedural, seasons 1 & 2, deal with Channel 5 and Paramount+ (UK)
- The Cage Cast
- Starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha
- Gomorrah Launch
- Set to launch in January 2026
- Dawn French Animation
- Dawn French joins Tales From Outer Suburbia