Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – From June 19 to June 22 Ontario, Canada will play host to the inaugural launch of the Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF). The festival is set to showcase to the world a spectacular film festival experience featuring a hand-picked selection of the industry’s finest premiering movies. On the bill of premieres that will be featured at NIFF is Malaysian animation Ribbit. The world-wide premiere stars the voices of Hollywood legends Sean Astin, … [Read more...] about “Ribbit” premieres in 3D at the Niagara Integrated Film Festival
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BBC Worldwide appoints two new Genre Directors
Helen Jackson, BBC Worldwide’s Chief Content Officer announced on June 19 two promotions within her senior management team with the creation of two Genre Director posts. The move supports the business’ ambition to place more premium content at the heart of BBC Worldwide, backed by an increase in content spend to over £200 million annually. Tracy Forsyth, previously VP for Commissioning, has been promoted to Genre Director of Factual Entertainment and Entertainment overseeing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints two new Genre Directors
BBC First acquires “Indian Summers”
New premium drama channel BBC First has announced epic 10-part drama series Indian Summers starring Julie Walters (Harry Potter, Mamma Mia), as its latest acquisition. The series which has just gone into production, is set in the summer of 1932 against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and the tea plantations of Northern India. India dreams of Independence, but the British are clinging to power. In the foothills of the Himalayas stands Simla; a little England where every summer the British … [Read more...] about BBC First acquires “Indian Summers”
Seven’s “Million Dollar Minute” goes to New Zealand
The Seven Network announced on June 23 Seven Productions’ Million Dollar Minute’s move into New Zealand. The new game show – created, developed and produced by Seven – has recorded significant audience gains, closing the gap on the incumbent game show on one network and successfully counter-programming against news on another. The signing represents a significant step in Seven’s plans to expand this format into international markets and follows the recent … [Read more...] about Seven’s “Million Dollar Minute” goes to New Zealand
Craig Rasmus wins Best Director – Charity at 2014 Young Director Awards
Cannes, France and Sydney, Australia – Rapid Films director, Craig Rasmus, has won first place in the Charity category of the Young Director Awards held at the JW Marriot in Cannes. His direction of the 5 Fund film for the UNICEF/Qantas Change For Good campaign via iris-worldwide, placed the rising director a finalist in the animation category and overall winner of the Charity section. Craig Rasmus Prior to signing with Rapid Films, Rasmus was at The Feds who produced the … [Read more...] about Craig Rasmus wins Best Director – Charity at 2014 Young Director Awards
The KRU Group launches Kartun Studios
Cyberjaya, Malaysia – The KRU Group launched the “Kartun Studios” as its latest addition to its stable of companies on June 19. Its launch, which was officiated by His Excellency Y.B. Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia, unveiled that Kartun Studios was formed in line with the Group’s objective to expand into the areas of 2D and 3D animation “The continued development of the Communications Content and … [Read more...] about The KRU Group launches Kartun Studios