PARIS – French production giant Newen has continued its expansion in Europe by taking stakes in the Dutch production outfit Pupkin and Danish film company Nimbus. Newen has acquired a 60% stake in Pupkin – which is currently producing Netflix’s first original Dutch drama – through its existing Dutch firm Tuvalu Media Group, in which it bought a majority stake in February last year. Founded in 2003 and led by producers Pieter Kuijpers, Iris Otten and Sander van Meurs, … [Read more...] about Newen buys into Nimbus and Pupkin
GoQuest Media’s “My Dance Crew” waltzes into Germany
MUMBAI – GoQuest Media Ventures, one of India’s most prominent independent distributors of global content, through its subsidiary GoQuest Formats has inked a deal with leading independent German production house Fandango Film TV Internet Produktions. The deal sees Fandango acquire the dance format My Dance Crew (8x45’) for Germany and the German speaking territories of Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. My Dance Crew which aired on Norway’s … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media’s “My Dance Crew” waltzes into Germany
Cineflix Rights strikes first-look deal with Mayhem Entertainment
LONDON – UK indie content distributor Cineflix Rights, a division of Cineflix Media, has secured a first-look development deal with Vancouver’s Mayhem Entertainment. Under the partnership, Cineflix Rights will gain exclusive worldwide distribution rights to Mayhem’s forthcoming projects, including the 8 x 30-minute series The Dog Dudes. The series, which is headed for launch at this October’s MIPCOM market in Cannes, follows professional dog trainers, behaviourists and psychology experts … [Read more...] about Cineflix Rights strikes first-look deal with Mayhem Entertainment
HOOQ inks deal with Xiaomi in Indonesia
INDONESIA – HOOQ, Asia’s first and largest video-on-demand service, has announced their partnership with global technology leader, Xiaomi, enabling more Indonesian customers to access HOOQ when they buy the new Mi TV 4A and enjoy their favourite movies and TV series on the big screen. This partnership between two household names in Indonesia underscores both companies’ commitment in offering the best value products to meet the demands of digitally-savvy … [Read more...] about HOOQ inks deal with Xiaomi in Indonesia
GRB Entertainment appoints Patrice Choghi to SVP International
LOS ANGELES – GRB Entertainment has appointed Patrice Choghi to the role of Senior Vice President, International as the company continues to expand their international reach. Choghi was previously a Mark Burnett Productions and Televisa USA executive. President of International C. Scot Cru commented: “I am thrilled that Patrice and I will be working side by side again. He is a well-regarded international distribution and production executive with whom I share great shorthand. … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment appoints Patrice Choghi to SVP International
Endemol Shine Brazil launches new scripted and documentary department
LONDON – Endemol Shine Brazil has launched a new specialised department for scripted and documentary projects. The new unit will invest in local talent and ideas by developing new scripted projects for the Brazilian market. The first scripted development project is based on the life of Antônio Francisco Bonfim Lopes, aka Nem da Rocinha – the most famous drug dealer in Brazil. Nem da Rocinha dominated Rio de Janeiro and was the leader of the biggest favela in Latin America. The … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Brazil launches new scripted and documentary department