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Windfall Films
Argonon is an independent media group founded in 2011 by James Burstall, the CEO of Leopard Films. Argonon has offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Liverpool, Oklahoma, and Glasgow. The group produces and distributes factual entertainment, documentary, reality, entertainment, arts, drama, and children's programming for various television networks and channels worldwide, although they focus on the UK, US, and Canadian markets. Argonon produces shows such as The Masked Singer UK (ITV), Worzel Gummidge (BBC One), Dispatches (Channel 4), Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard (BBC One), House Hunters International (HGTV) and Hard Cell (Netflix). History In 2017, Argonon invested in a joint venture—Bandicoot—in partnership with Derek McLean and Daniel Nettleton. In the same year Leopard Pictures invested in Kristian Smith, twice BAFTA winner, as Chief Creative Officer. Argonon won the National Winner Award (UK) at the European Awards in 2018 and 2019. Argonon has won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Media
Digital media is any communication media that operate in conjunction with various encoded machine-readable data formats. Digital media can be created, viewed, distributed, modified, listened to, and preserved on a digital electronics device. ''Digital'' defines as any data represented by a series of digits, and ''media'' refers to methods of broadcasting or communicating this information. Together, ''digital media'' refers to mediums of digitized information broadcast through a screen and/or a speaker. This also includes text, audio, video, and graphics that are transmitted over the internet for viewing or listening to on the internet. Digital media platforms, such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch, accounted for viewership rates of 27.9 billion hours in 2020. A contributing factor to its part in what is commonly referred to as ''the digital revolution'' can be attributed to the use of interconnectivity. Digital media Examples of digital media include software, digital images, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Masked Singer (British TV Series)
''The Masked Singer'' is a British reality singing competition television series that premiered on ITV on 4 January 2020. It is based on the ''Masked Singer'' franchise which originated from the South Korean version of the show ''King of Mask Singer''. In February 2022, the show was recommissioned for a fourth and fifth series. The show won an International Emmy for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment in 2021. Production On 31 May 2019, it was announced that ITV was producing a local version of the South Korean television singing competition ''King of Mask Singer'', originally broadcast by the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, for the British television market. The production is made by British television production company Bandicoot, part of the Argonon Group. On 25 January 2020, it was announced that the show would be returning for a second series. On 30 April 2020, it was reported that they were considering filming the new series without an audience due to the COVID-19 pand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peckham
Peckham () is a district in southeast London, within the London Borough of Southwark. It is south-east of Charing Cross. At the United Kingdom Census 2001, 2001 Census the Peckham ward had a population of 14,720. History "Peckham" is a Saxon people, Saxon place name meaning the village of the River Peck, a small stream that ran through the district until it was enclosed in 1823. Archaeological evidence indicates earlier Roman Britain, Roman occupation in the area, although the name of this settlement is lost. The Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names (1991, 1998) gives the origin as from Old English *''pēac'' and ''hām'' meaning ‘homestead by a peak or hill’. The name of the river is a back-formation from the name of the village. Peckham Rye is from Old English ''rīth'', stream. Following the Norman Conquest, the Manorialism, manor of Peckham was granted to Odo of Bayeux and held by the Ancient Diocese of Lisieux, Bishop of Lixieux. It was described as being a hamlet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One Show
''The One Show'' is a British television magazine and chat show programme. Broadcast live on BBC One weeknights at 7:00 pm, it features topical stories and studio guests. It is currently co-hosted by Alex Jones, Jermaine Jenas, and Ronan Keating. Various reporters also assist with subject-specific presenting, both in the studio and on location, or through filmed segments. Originally produced in Birmingham and then in the BBC Media Village in White City, London, since 2014 the studio has been based in Broadcasting House, the BBC's headquarters in London. Launched with a pilot series in 2006, leading to a full series from 2007, it has had various previous permanent and temporary hosts. After initial low ratings, the partnership of Adrian Chiles and Christine Lampard from 2007 to 2010 has been credited with boosting ratings and establishing the show as a popular staple of British viewing. The longest-serving partnership was between Jones and Matt Baker, who hosted together ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Emmy Awards
The International Emmy Awards, or International Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the television industry. Bestowed by the New York–based International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), the International Emmys are presented in recognition to the best television programs initially produced and aired outside the United States. The awards are presented at the International Emmy Awards Gala, held annually in November in New York City. It attracts over 1,200 television professionals. The first International Emmys ceremony was held in 1973, expanding what was originally a U.S.-only Emmy Award. History When the first Emmy Award ceremony took place on January 25, 1949, it only recognized programming produced in the United States. Founded in 1969, the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (''IATAS'') is a membership based organization of leading media and entertainment figures from over 50 countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Television Society
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is a British-based educational charity for the discussion, and analysis of television in all its forms, past, present, and future. It is the oldest television society in the world. It currently has fourteen regional and national centres in the UK, as well as a branch in the Republic of Ireland. History The group was formed as the Television Society on 7 September 1927, a time when television was still in its experimental stage. Regular high-definition (then defined as at least 200 lines) broadcasts did not even begin for another nine years until the BBC began its transmissions from Alexandra Palace in 1936. In addition to serving as a forum for scientists and engineers, the society published regular newsletters charting the development of the new medium. These documents now form important historical records of the early history of television broadcasting. The society was granted its Royal title in 1966. The Prince of Wales became patron of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Dommett
Joel Patrick Dommett (born 8 June 1985) is an English actor, author, comedian, and television presenter. He is known for his television roles in '' Live in Chelsea'', ''Impractical Jokers UK'', '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!,'' ''Joel & Nish vs The World'' and from 2020 onwards has been the host of '' The Masked Singer UK''. Early life Dommett is originally from Rockhampton, Gloucestershire and attended The Castle School in Thornbury. As a teenager he was a member of a nu metal band called Psirus, which played five shows. He moved to London at the age of 19. Career Before standup comedy, Dommett did some minor acting roles such as the roles of Josh in ''Teenage Kicks'' (2008), Jonathon Hansel in ''Casualty'' (2004) and Dale in '' The Golden Hour'' (2005). His first stand-up gig was at a bar in Los Angeles, and he has since performed in locations including Reykjavik, Gravesend and The Netherlands. In 2008, he won Best Newcomer award and was a finalist in Stand Up C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oti Mabuse
Otlile "Oti" Mabuse (born 8 August 1990) is a South African talent show judge, presenter, dancer and Latin dance champion currently based in the United Kingdom. She is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series ''Strictly Come Dancing'', which she won in 2019 and 2020, and its German equivalent, '' Let's Dance''. She was a Dance Captain on '' The Greatest Dancer''. Since 2021, she has been a panellist on '' The Masked Dancer'' and became a judge on ''Dancing on Ice'' in 2022. Early life and education Mabuse was born in Pretoria, and studied civil engineering at university before embarking on a career in professional ballroom dancing. Her elder sister, Motsi Mabuse, is also a professional ballroom dancer. Oti has participated in the German series ''Let's Dance'' both as a professional dancer and as a judge, and as a professional dancer in Britain's ''Strictly Come Dancing''. Dancing career Mabuse won the South African Latin American Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Gilligan
Mosiah Bikila Gilligan (born 19 February 1988) is a British stand-up comedian. He is known for his observational comedy. After several years of uploading comedy clips to social media, he found global success in 2017. He hosted ''The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan'' (2019) on Channel 4. He currently co-hosts ''The Big Narstie Show'' on Channel 4, and is a judge on ''The Masked Singer UK'' since the second series in 2020, and a judge on '' The Masked Dancer UK'' since 2021. In 2022 Gilligan took a break from ''The Masked Dancer UK'' due to work issues, and was replaced by Peter Crouch. Early life Mosiah Bikila Gilligan was born on 19 February 1988 in Lambeth, London to British parents of Jamaican and St. Lucian descent. His mother was born in Wales while his father is from Brixton. His parents separated when he was 5, and he was raised by both parents while living in Camberwell, London. He began his interest in comedy whilst attending a performing arts school in Pimlico. Gilliga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Ora
Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born Rita Sahatçiu; 26 November 1990) is a British singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence in February 2012 when she featured on DJ Fresh's single, "Hot Right Now", which reached number one in the UK. Her debut studio album, ''Ora'', released in August 2012, debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. The album contained the UK number-one singles, " R.I.P." and "How We Do (Party)". Ora was the artist with the most number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart in 2012, with three singles reaching the top position. Born in Pristina, modern-day Kosovo, Ora was named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo in 2015. Ora's second studio album, ''Phoenix'', was released in November 2018. The lead single, "Your Song", reached the UK top ten, and the subsequent singles, " Anywhere" and "Let You Love Me", reached the top five in the UK. "Let You Love Me" made Ora the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the United Kingdom. Early life Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Jeong
Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong (, ; born July 13, 1969) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, producer, writer and licensed physician. He rose to prominence for playing Leslie Chow in ''The Hangover'' film series (2009–2013) and Ben Chang in the NBC sitcom ''Community'' (2009–2015). He created, wrote and produced the ABC sitcom ''Dr. Ken'' (2015–2017), in which he portrays the titular character, and he has appeared in the films ''Knocked Up'' (2007), '' Role Models'' (2008), ''Furry Vengeance'' (2010), ''The Duff'' (2015), ''Ride Along 2'' (2016), ''Crazy Rich Asians'' (2018) and ''Tom & Jerry'' (2021). Jeong is still a licensed physician in California but has since stopped practicing in favor of his acting career. He currently appears as a panelist on the American version of the singing competition show ''The Masked Singer'' and appeared on the first series of the British version. He also serves as the host of ''I Can See Your Voice''. Early life and education Jeong w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davina McCall
Davina Lucy Pascale McCall (born 16 October 1967) is an English television presenter. She was the presenter of the reality show ''Big Brother (UK), Big Brother'' during its run on Channel 4 between 2000 and 2010. She also hosted Channel 4's ''Streetmate'' (1998–2001, 2016), ''The Million Pound Drop'' (2010–2015), ''Five Minutes to a Fortune'' (2013), and ''The Jump (2014 TV series), The Jump'' (2014–2017), as well as ITV (TV network), ITV's The Biggest Loser (British TV series), ''The Biggest Loser'' (2011–2012), ''Long Lost Family (UK TV series), Long Lost Family'' (2011–present), and ''This Time Next Year (British TV series), This Time Next Year'' (2016–2019). McCall was a regular co-presenter of the ''Comic Relief'' annual telethons from 2005 to 2015. From 2010 to 2014, McCall presented the Sky One dance competition show ''Got to Dance''. Since 2020, she has been a judge on the ITV (TV network), ITV musical competition show ''The Masked Singer (British TV series) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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