Buyers at PBS Distribution’s London TV Screenings event will be able to hear from Bettany Hughes, Lynn Novick, and Dan Chambers as the distributor showcases Vikings: First Blood, Crime and Punishment in America, and Mystery of the First Temple.
PBS Distribution will be unveiling its latest slate to clients at its event on February 26 at the Curzon in Soho, showcasing titles across history, science, culture and current affairs. Hughes, a renowned historian and broadcaster, will be on hand to present Vikings: First Blood, exploring the origins of Viking society. Novick, a frequent Ken Burns collaborator, is working on Crime and Punishment in America. Chambers from Blink Films will showcase Mystery of the First Temple.
“This showcase represents the very best of PBS Distribution’s factual programming,” said Joe Barrett, VP of global sales at PBS Distribution. “With Bettany, Lynn, and Dan’s involvement, we are delighted to offer international buyers a first look at content that informs, engages, and inspires.” He added, “This year’s lineup also reflects our ongoing investment in globally relevant factual content that speaks directly to the needs of broadcasters and platforms worldwide.”
“Our access to astounding Viking-world finds, including The Salme Ship Burial, reveals the true story of the Vikings’ origins and of a high-stakes expedition gone wrong,” Hughes noted. “In this unique glimpse with fresh evidence, we meet families and brothers in arms – who all perished together on a shore far from home. It’s an honour to be working with the incredible research teams who are piecing together their story.”
“I’m delighted to attend the London TV Screenings for the first time with PBS Distribution to unveil Crime and Punishment in America,” Novick said. “While the series is rooted in American history, the profound questions it asks about the root cause of crime, the purpose of punishment, and the search for justice are universal. The stories we tell will resonate far beyond the U.S., and have tremendous relevance for broadcasters and audiences worldwide.”
