Leading global content and media producer and distributor Keshet International announces that it is partnering with HOT, Israel’s largest cable company, and United Studios of Israel on new drama Autonomies, to distribute the series globally and launch it at Series Mania. Autonomies has also been selected to compete in the event’s Official Competition next week. A dystopian drama starring some of Israel’s top acting talent, Autonomies is a globally-relevant tale focusing on the … [Read more...] about Keshet International partners with Hot and United Studios of Israel
CBS Studios International announces licensing agreements for “Instinct” in Germany
LOS ANGELES, MUNICH, AMSTERDAM – CBS Studios International has announced licensing agreements with ProSiebenSat.1 Group and Turner Broadcasting System in Germany for INSTINCT. This new, mid-season drama will have its local premiere on May on pay TV channel TNT Serie, followed by its free-to-air premiere on SAT.1 Television. In the U.S., INSTINCT premiered on CBS on March, with the first three episodes ranking as the most-watched entertainment series on Sunday night. Currently, … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International announces licensing agreements for “Instinct” in Germany
Singapore Screen community encourages audiences to “Say No To Piracy” with new consumer campaign
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s screen community celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day today with the launch of a new consumer awareness campaign encouraging audiences to access their favourite shows from legal sources and to say no to piracy. The short animation, created by award-winning Singaporean animation company Robot Playground, invites audiences into the lifecycle of the film and television industry, illustrating the vital role played by paying customers to the health and … [Read more...] about Singapore Screen community encourages audiences to “Say No To Piracy” with new consumer campaign
New HBO Drama series debuts this June
SINGAPORE – The Roy family – Logan Roy and his four children – controls one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. The new HBO Original drama series SUCCESSION tracks their lives as they contemplate what the future will hold for them once their aging father begins to step back from the company. Created by Oscar and WGA nominee Jesse Armstrong (“In the Loop”), with the pilot written by Armstrong and directed by Oscar winner Adam McKay (“The Big Short”), … [Read more...] about New HBO Drama series debuts this June
FFI Holdings PLC acquires Signature Entertainment UK
LONDON – FFI Holdings PLC (FFI), the holding company of Film Finances Inc., the world leader in the provision of completion contracts to the entertainment industry for films, television, mini-series and streaming product, announced that it has acquired Signature Entertainment UK (“Signature”), one of the largest distributors of films in the UK. Founded in 2011, Signature has released over 600 titles and established itself as a leading distributor of diverse entertainment titles to a … [Read more...] about FFI Holdings PLC acquires Signature Entertainment UK
MISS SHERLOCK premieres on HBO late April
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Japanese actors, Yuko Takeuchi and Yukiyoshi Ozawa, from HBO Asia’s first Japanese Original drama series, MISS SHERLOCK, were in Taiwan today to promote the series. They will also be attending the red-carpet gala premiere of the series with a preview screening of the first episode, later this evening at Huashan Spot. MISS SHERLOCK premieres globally on HBO late April. New episodes will debut at the same time every Friday. The series will also be streaming on HBO GO and will be … [Read more...] about MISS SHERLOCK premieres on HBO late April