SHERMAN OAKS – GRB Entertainment’s documentaries continue to prove their global appeal, with five programs being sold to networks in Australia, Germany, Greece, Poland, Japan, Italy, and Sweden. Walt: The Man Behind the Myth has been picked up by OTE in Greece. Exploring Walt Disney’s great impact on pop culture, this documentary is narrated by Dick Van Dyke and is the official biography of Disney. It is filled with never before- seen colour home movies with his family … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment’s documentaries land in new territories
Israel’s “La Famiglia” expands to Cyprus and Austria
TEL AVIV – Cyprus’ Alpha TV has commissioned the Israeli comedy La Famiglia from Armoza Formats. The new deal consists of 80 episodes that will be adapted to a local version, set to air in September. In addition, Interspot Film has also taken the local rights for the comedy in Austria and have begun development, while the third season in Israel is now in production and slated to begin airing this year. Originally produced by United Studios of Israel, La Famiglia (30’) … [Read more...] about Israel’s “La Famiglia” expands to Cyprus and Austria
Gaumont undergoes manpower shifts
PARIS – Gaumont’s Animation and Family division is set for an expansion with new promotions and shifting of roles, as announced by division President Nicolas Atlan. Terry Kalagian will be promoted to SVP for the group, while Kimberly Dennison has been appointed to the newly created role of VP of Creative Development in the US office, to work alongside Gaelle Guiny, VP of Creative Development, France. The new appointment signifies the growth of the animation division … [Read more...] about Gaumont undergoes manpower shifts
4K Media expands “Yu-Gi-Oh!” merchandise with new deals
LAS VEGAS – 4K Media, the Konami Digital Entertainment subsidiary that manages the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand outside of Asia continues to expand its international inventory of merchandise, with the announcement of new licensing partnerships with Mondadori, Caseable and Cotton Division that will release new product lines introduced throughout the year. Mondadori kicked things off with the launch of the Italian version of “The Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Handbook”, originally published by Scholastic. … [Read more...] about 4K Media expands “Yu-Gi-Oh!” merchandise with new deals
Rooftop Immersive Studio signs VR deal with AMC Europe
AMSTERDAM – Rooftop Immersive Studio has announced a deal with AMC Networks International Southern Europe to aggregate and distribute VR content. This deal is the first step towards consolidating a lasting and dedicated partnership between the two companies. Rooftop Immersive Studio will aggregate VR content on a monthly basis from a wide pallet of genres with a focus on documentaries and factual VR experiences for the brand Odisea/Odisseia. Rooftop Content Group, the … [Read more...] about Rooftop Immersive Studio signs VR deal with AMC Europe
TVU Networks to provide equipment and connectivity throughout Russia for FIFA World Cup
BARCELONA – Global technology and live IP video innovation leader TVU Networks is set to provide rental packages and on-the-ground technical support throughout the FIFA World Cup in all 12 Russian cities that will be hosting matches. Over 150 pieces of TVU Networks equipment and local SIM cards are currently lined up to enable broadcasters to successfully deliver matches and tournament news to consumers across the globe. Solutions hired include the TVU One, which … [Read more...] about TVU Networks to provide equipment and connectivity throughout Russia for FIFA World Cup