Banijay Group, the world’s leading independent content producer and distributor, announces the launch of new production label, The Natural Studios, from Bear Grylls and Delbert Shoopman. As the premiere home of adventure, the new prodco will be a global go-to adventure TV / Film production studio across all platforms, further bolstering the Group’s position in this space. The Natural Studios, which is “now open for business", is led by Grylls and Shoopman as co-CEOs. Backed and funded by … [Read more...] about Banijay Group launches new production label
Quintus Media acquires 3 Cosmos Maya kids animation series
Continuing to strengthen the Company’s growth within the digital arena, international distribution and media agency Quintus Media has stepped into a digital distribution agreement with Indian animation studio Cosmos Maya. Eena Meena Deeka is a slapstick action comedy series of gags, which essentially tells the story of a constant chase between a cunning hungry fox and three chicks Eena, Meena and Deeka. Eena - the brain, Deeka - the brawn, and Meena - the spoilt darling of the house who are … [Read more...] about Quintus Media acquires 3 Cosmos Maya kids animation series
GoQuest Media aquires MGU’s Markuss
Independent content distributor GoQuest Media Ventures has closed a deal with Ukraine’s largest media holding company Media Group Ukraine (MGU). Continuing to strengthen the company’s collaboration with MGU and its drama portfolio, GoQuest Media Ventures has acquired distribution rights for the new gripping detective series Markuss (8 x 60’). Co-produced by TV Channel “Ukraine”, an affiliated company of MGU and Latvian media company Helio Media, the TV series is the first ever Ukrainian/Latvian … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media aquires MGU’s Markuss
Rooftop Film & TV co-produces docuseries with Zoomsport and Wild Sheep Content
International distribution and production company Rooftop Film & TV, together with Zoomsport and Erik Barmack’s new production company Wild Sheep Content have joined forces to co-produce two football skewed docuseries The Agent (6 x 30’) and Ronaldo, el presidente (6 x 30’). Developed and created by Zoomsport, both series will be distributed internationally by Rooftop Film & TV. The Agent is a six-part sport and reality series where viewers get a window into the life of one of football’s … [Read more...] about Rooftop Film & TV co-produces docuseries with Zoomsport and Wild Sheep Content
Disney Channel Korea acquires Media I.M.’S Sunny Bunnies
Media I.M. Incorporated, the London-based content distribution company that specialises in premium animation and family entertainment, has announced that its flagship series, Sunny Bunnies, has been acquired by Disney Channel Korea. Disney Junior and the Disney Channel will air the show in blocks every week day, with Disney Junior also committing to the weekend slots. Media I.M. has also appointed Asiana Licensing to manage L&M rights for the show in the territory. To … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Korea acquires Media I.M.’S Sunny Bunnies
Studio 100 announces new deal with MTVA
Studio 100 Media is pleased to announce a new volume deal with Hungarian public broadcaster MTVA. The channel has secured exclusive FTA rights for more than 200 half hours of programming, a total of 390 episodes of premium kids’ content from the Company’s extensive library. The deal sees the highly successful global animation brands Heidi (Seasons I & II, 65 x 22’), Wissper (Seasons I & II, 104 x 7’), The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill (52 x 12’) , Nils Holgersson (52 x 13’), … [Read more...] about Studio 100 announces new deal with MTVA