ITV Studios continues to strengthen its global scripted production base as it increases its stake in Monumental Television from 26% to a 51% majority in the UK production company. The agreement will see the label, founded by Oscar nominated film producers Alison Owen and Debra Hayward, become a more integral part of ITV Studios. ITV Studios Global Entertainment has held a minority stake in the company since its launch in 2015, and ITVS GE will continue distributing television … [Read more...] about ITV Studios strengthens global scripted production base
“King Of The Mile” Hicham El Guerrouj featured in Legends Live On
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Hicham El Guerrouj, widely considered as the greatest middle-distance runner of all time, is featured in an all new episode of the Olympic Channel original series Legends Live On. Beyond the spotlight of the Olympic Games where legends are made, the legacy of Olympians live on. In Legends Live On, Olympic heroes show how they are translating their success into careers and inspiring future generations. Dominating middle distance running … [Read more...] about “King Of The Mile” Hicham El Guerrouj featured in Legends Live On
all3media International signs new collaborations
Leading independent distributor all3media international has signed a number of key new collaborations in Europe for upcoming procedural detective drama Van der Valk. The series is being filmed on location in Amsterdam, with Company Pictures producing and Dutch company NL Film co -producing.Starring Marc Warren (Safe, Mad Dogs) in the eponymous role and written by Chris Murray (Midsomer Murders, Lewis). Maimie McCoy (The Three Musketeers) features as Lucienne Hassell, his gutsy and … [Read more...] about all3media International signs new collaborations
A+E Networks appoints new Managing Director, Asia
A+E Networks has promoted Saugato Banerjee to Managing Director, Asia, from his previous role of Managing Director, North Asia, it was announced by Patrick Vien, Group Managing Director, International, A+E Networks. The move will effectively consolidate operations across the entire Asia region under the control of a single executive. In this role, Banerjee will be responsible for Southeast Asia, North Asia (Korea, China, Japan), Taiwan, Hong Kong, and India, where he … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints new Managing Director, Asia
Kanal D International licenses new hit drama
Kanal D International licenses their new hit drama “Ruthless City” to Kanal D Romania. “Ruthless City has gathered some of the most prominent directors, scriptwriters and producers that we know from previous hit Turkish dramas with great international success. The story is giving the audience a duality governed by the balance of light and darkness, within each of us. I believe, these humanly instincts and the strength of the story telling are some of the factors lying behind the success of … [Read more...] about Kanal D International licenses new hit drama
Love Trap’s Ayşe and Kerem is June’s favourite couple
Kanal D’s rating buster romantic comedy Love Trap's new couple has been the most popular TV couple in social media in June. According to social media analytics company Somera's data: Ayşe & Kerem aka #AyKer has become the most popular TV couple in social media with 640,240 posts in June. At the same month, not only as a couple but also seperately, they were chosen the most popular TV characters. Fans shared 462,739 posts about Ayşe and 584,125 posts about Kerem, taking Kerem to the … [Read more...] about Love Trap’s Ayşe and Kerem is June’s favourite couple