9 Story a Go!
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has secured several deals in Australia for the hit animated series Wild Kratts, including broadcast placement with Channel Nine’s Go! Channel. Roadshow Entertainment has picked up the home video rights and Wicked Cool Toys has appointed Hunter Products to distribute the toy line.
HITS deals with CNS
Singapore/Taipei– HITS announced its latest deal to enter into its seventh market with China Network Systems (CNS). HITS will be subtitled in traditional Chinese on CNS’ digital basic tier and will be available in HD by the end of 2015.
AMC secures rights
New York, NY– AMC Global has secured the international broadcast rights for the The Night Manager (6×60’), a television adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel of the same name. A co-production between AMC, BBC One and The Ink Factory, the six-part drama is currently in production and will cast Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston.
DRG rights to My Son The Jihadi
London– DRG announced that it has acquired the worldwide rights to My Son The Jihadi. Produced by True Vision, the hour-long documentary premiered to winning figures of 1.3 million views. My Son The Jihadi will join DRG’s portfolio of hard-hitting factual programming.
4K and CWS agreement
New York, NY– 4K Media Inc. announced an agreement with CWS Media Group, LLC for the creation of Yu-Gi-Oh! branded wall art in the form of wall scrolls and acrylic posters that will be available online and at retail in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The wall scrolls and acrylic posters, created by CWS Media, will be available beginning this summer.
