Super
League Show is broadcast every Sunday on BBC1 for a 36-week period. PDi
took over production of the show in February 2006 and re-launched it with
an overhaul of the content and look of the programme, including re-designing
the set and producing a new graphic tone. In autumn 2006 it was nominated
in the Best Sports Programme category at the Royal Television Society
North West awards.
RUGBY
LEAGUE RAW
BBC
The
hard-hitting, behind the scenes documentary series has won 4 Royal Television
Society awards, including 2 national titles. Originally broadcast on ITV,
the programme moved to BBC in 2004 with PDi continuing as the show’s
independent producers. The fly-on-the-wall footage in dressing rooms and
among the fans has given the show a huge cult following.
BARCLAYS
PREMIERSHIP
BARCLAYS
Commissioned
by Barclays Bank, sponsors of the Premiership. PDi was asked to produce
high-octane, stylistic promotions which convey the energy and passion
of the most competitive league in the world.
ROONEY
MY FIRST YEAR AT UNITED
2ENTERTAIN
Wayne
Rooney's dramatic first year at Manchester United was captured by this
behind the scenes documentary presented by 1FM’s Mark Chapman. With
unrivalled access to the club and players, PDi produced a candid inside
look at the life of England’s most gifted and famous footballer.
OFFICIAL MANCHESTER
UNITED DVDS
2ENTERTAIN
PDi’s
association with Manchester United goes back to 1995, since when they
have produced over 100 official DVD and video titles for the club. Best
sellers include “The Treble”, “Champions of Europe”,
“The Official History”, “George Best – Genius,
Maverick, Legend” and “Au Revoir Cantona”.
ARSENAL MEMBERSHIP
DVD
ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB
PDi
have produced a series of DVDs as part of Arsenal’s highly-acclaimed
Membership package for their supporters. As well as providing the programme
content, PDi have created the DVD authoring and designs, and replicated
and packaged the finished product.
EMIRATES STADIUM
ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB
Commissioned
directly by Arsenal FC, PDi have made several films promoting the club’s
state of the art Emirates Stadium. These include a short film with CGI
graphics of the new stadium (in association with architects Miller Hare);
plus a comprehensive Information DVD about Emirates Stadium which was
sent out to 65,000 supporters in advance of the 2006/07 season.
THE
ARSENAL MUSEUM
MATHER AND CO.
Commissioned
by specialist museum designers Mather and Co. PDi produced 10 audio-visual
sequences for the Arsenal Museum at Emirates Stadium. Each film represented
a different facet of the club’s rich history and each had its own
unique specification.
THE
HIGHBURY YEARS
GRANADA VENTURES / ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB
“The
Highbury Years” released in autumn 2006 looks back at the club’s
93 year history at the ground. Devised, filmed, edited, written and produced
over an 18-month period and in close co-operation with Arsenal, the programme
includes interviews with Arsene Wenger, Thierry Henry, Ian Wright, Matt
Lucas, Alan Davies and Lord Melvyn Bragg.
OFFICIAL
ARSENAL DVDS
GRANADA VENTURES / ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB
PDi
have produced Arsenal’s official DVDs since 2002. Other titles include
“The Official History”, “The Untouchables”, “49
The Complete Unbeaten Record” and “501 Goals – presented
by Dermot O’Leary”.
THE
KOP 100
GRANADA VENTURES / LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
“The
Kop 100” DVD was released to coincide with the centenary celebrations
of football’s most famous vantage point, The Kop at Anfield. The
show was a mix of archive footage, freshly-shot interviews and eye-catching
graphics counting down the top 100 magical moments.
OFFICIAL LIVERPOOL
DVDS
GRANADA VENTURES / LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
PDi
have produced Liverpool’s official DVDs and videos since 1995 and
are responsible for the best-selling titles “Champions of Europe”,
“The Treble” and “The Official History” As with
all their DVD productions, PDi not only produced the programmes but also
designed and authored the discs.
STEVEN GERRARD MY STORY
PITCH INTERNATIONAL / LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
An
exclusive behind the scenes look at the life of Liverpool and England
star Steven Gerrard. In this revealing documentary the Reds captain spoke
candidly about his childhood, his family life, and the ups and downs of
his career at Anfield.
“7”
- OFFICIAL LIVERPOOL FC SUPPORTERS CLUB DVD
LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
PDi
provided the DVD content for Liverpool’s hugely popular Supporters
Club package. This involved devising the concept and the content of the
seven films featured on the DVD. Production work involved filming, scripting,
editing and designing the finished programme. PDi also designed the sleeve
and replicated the finished disc.
CARLING CUP FINAL BIG
SCREEN ANIMATIONS
COORS BREWERY
PDi
provided the big screen animations for the 2006 Carling Cup Final between
Manchester United and Wigan Athletic. For this showpiece occasion the
brief was to provide a visually impressive sequence for team line ups,
pre-match competitions and post-match congratulations messages.
ENGAGE SUPER LEAGUE
2006
RFL
PDi
produced, replicated, marketed and distributed this three and a half hour
double disc DVD review of the engage Super League Season. It is the first
official RFL release delivered by PDi and will be followed by future titles
to build on this successful start. The DVD has been supported by a nationwide
advertising campaign orchestrated by PDi.
FULL THROSTLE : WEST
BROM'S OFFICIAL HISTORY
WEST BROMWICH ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB
PDi
have been the official video and DVD producer for West Bromwich Albion
FC since 2003. The club is provided with a complete service from programme
conception to delivery of the finished disc to retail outlets across the
country.
LEICESTER CITY OFFICIAL
HISTORY
LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
PDi
are currently the official DVD producers for six Premiership and Championship
clubs. The work for Leicester City involves a full package involving programme
making, DVD design and authoring, replication and packaging and finally
distribution.
OUTSIDE BROADCASTS
PDi
have provided Outside Broadcast coverage for numerous football clubs and
broadcasters. Coverage ranges from simple 2 and 3 camera operations to
much larger OBs incorporating up to 8-camera coverage. Clients have included
Liverpool FC, West Bromwich Albion FC, ITV, BBC and Channel 5.
OTHER PROJECTS
PDi
have worked with a huge variety of clients to meet a wide spectrum of
demands. Other projects have included production of Barbara Currie’s
Power Packed Yoga DVD for Granada Ventures; Green & Red a six-part
TV series for Irish broadcaster RTE; DVD authoring and design for Newcastle
United FC – and many, many others.