NEW YORK – 21st Century Fox has invested US$100m in fledgling social broadcasting platform Caffeine, funding the creation of a studios division focused on eSports, video games and entertainment content. Fox has led a funding round in the platform, which revolves around gaming, entertainment and other creative content, while existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Greylock Partners have also put in more money along with other undisclosed partners. The US$100m from Fox … [Read more...] about Fox invests $100m in social broadcasting platform Caffeine
Propagate develops scripted series “Habibti” from Dina Shihabi
LOS ANGELES – Global indie studio Propagate has signed a development deal with actress Dina Shihabi (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) for scripted series Habibti. The announcement was made by Ben Silverman, Chairman and Co-CEO and Howard T. Owens, Co-CEO, of Propagate. Habibti, a term of endearment in Arabic meaning my darling or sweetie, is based on the experiences of Shihabi and her Saudi friends living in Los Angeles. The series follows three Saudi women as they straddle two cultures, … [Read more...] about Propagate develops scripted series “Habibti” from Dina Shihabi
Passion Distribution acquires talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming
LONDON – Passion Distribution has acquired a raft of talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming featuring Emma Willis, Stacey Dooley, Dr Christian Jessen and Anne Robinson. Passion Distribution has secured the rights to Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over and Dr Christian: 12 Hours to Cure Your Street. All three series have been produced by Firecracker Films for UKTV's premium entertainment channel, W. Passion Distribution has also acquired … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution acquires talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming
Netflix keeps “Designated Survivor” alive
LOS GATOS – Netflix has ordered a 10-episode third season of political drama Designated Survivor following its cancellation by US network ABC. The streaming giant, which had international streaming rights to the first two seasons of the Kiefer Sutherland-starring series, will revive it as a Netflix Original, four months after ABC cut the show from its line-up. Designated Survivor features Sutherland as a lower-level cabinet minister who suddenly becomes president after an attack on … [Read more...] about Netflix keeps “Designated Survivor” alive
Gearhouse focuses on Fujinon 4K lenses
SYDNEY – Gearhouse Broadcast has continued its commitment to enhancing its cutting edge lens inventory with another major purchase of Fujifilm’s Fujinon 4K lenses. These include a significant number of new UA107x8.4BESM lenses, the latest UA14x4.5BERD lenses, multiple UA24x7.8BERD lenses – the longest and lightest 4K lens for its size in its class – and several of the newly released UA46x9.5BERD lens with its class-leading 46x zoom ratio and unique OS-TECH image … [Read more...] about Gearhouse focuses on Fujinon 4K lenses
EVOLVE MMA to hold global tryouts for their Fight Team
SINGAPORE – EVOLVE Mixed Martial Arts, Asia’s top martial arts organization as ranked by CNN, Yahoo Sports, and Fox Sports, will be holding global tryouts for MMA fighters who are looking to take their professional fighting career to the next level. From 9 to 15 November 2018, EVOLVE MMA is giving fighters around the world the opportunity to join the prestigious EVOLVE Fight Team. Selected applicants will be invited to come to Singapore to attend the tryouts, training under the … [Read more...] about EVOLVE MMA to hold global tryouts for their Fight Team