His Dark Materials

• What is the TV series based on?

  The novel by Philip Pullman
• How many copies of the novel were sold?

  About 18 million copies
• Which companies jointly produced the TV series?

  Bad Wolf and New Line Productions
• Who is the executive producer associated with Bad Wolf?

  Julie Gardner
• What type of company is New Line Productions a subsidiary of?

  Warner Brothers
• What is the remit of the BBC as a public service broadcaster?

  To inform, educate, and entertain
• On which channel was the program shown in the UK?

  BBC 1
• What does the availability of the program on BBC iPlayer indicate about media consumption trends?


  It shows the growing popularity of on-demand programming
• How does on-demand programming affect media regulation?

  It makes regulation more difficult due to the absence of schedules
• How did the BBC share costs for the program?

  By partnering with HBO
• What was the estimated budget for the program?

  50 to 60 million dollars
• Why did the production team cast a range of celebrities?

  To attract a wider audience (star appeal)
• Name one celebrity who starred in the series.

  Ruth Wilson
• What was the previous film adaptation of the same book called?

  The Golden Compass
• How did the TV program differ from the original book in terms of setting?


  The TV program had a more modern feel compared to the Victorian setting of the book
• What awards did the program win that helped promote its success?

  BAFTAs
• What was unusual about the filming schedule for season 2?

  Filming started immediately after season 1 was completed
• Why was there a concern about the main star's age during filming?

  Because Daphne Keane might look too old for her character's age
• How many episodes did season 2 end up having due to the pandemic?

  Seven episodes
• What resources did the BBC provide for the program's production?

  The BBC National Welsh Orchestra for the score
• How did the big budget impact the filming locations?

  It allowed filming in a wide variety of global locations
• What technology was used to create views of Oxford in the series?

  CGI facilities and resources
• What was the purpose of the my demon app by HBO?

  To engage active audiences
• What type of content was available on the BBC and HBO websites to promote the show?


  In-depth information about characters and Q&A with the cast
• How did the marketing strategy utilize social media platforms?


  By using profiles of big companies with many followers
• Where was the series promoted besides online platforms?

  At ComicCon
• What are the key elements of the production and distribution of His Dark Materials?

  • Jointly produced by Bad Wolf and New Line Productions
  • Distributed by BBC in the UK and HBO internationally
  • Funded through partnerships to share costs and risks
  • Utilized a big budget for high-quality production
  • Engaged audiences through interactive apps and websites
• What strategies were used to promote His Dark Materials effectively?

  • Engaging marketing across social media platforms
  • Hosting panels at events like ComicCon
  • Providing interactive content on websites
  • Featuring a diverse cast to attract various audiences
  • Utilizing awards to enhance credibility and visibility
• What challenges did the production face during filming of season 2?

  • Filming interrupted by the COVID pandemic
  • Concerns about the main star aging too quickly
  • Risk of starting filming before season 1 aired