Cannes, France – Japanese public broadcaster NHK and Welsh-language public-service broadcaster S4C announced at the MIPTV market that they are collaborating on a major new science series, The Body, which will provide fresh and far-reaching insight into how the human body works. The groundbreaking series, due for completion in spring 2018, combines cutting-edge science and the latest UHD imaging technology to show how our organs and cells interact with each other in a dynamic way through mutual … [Read more...] about S4C & NHK brings The Body
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Laduma launches licensable VR content
United Kingdom - Virtual Reality content company Laduma leads the VR offering at 2017's MIPTV, allowing delegates to travel further than they would have ever expected, with the Laduma 360° World Tour. MIPTV is the global marketplace for TV and digital content for all genres and all screens, with thousands of decision-makers and executives travelling to Cannes to do business. This year sees Virtual Reality taking centre stage for the first time, following the dramatic growth of the VR industry … [Read more...] about Laduma launches licensable VR content
Fearless and Bancroft sold to CANAL+
Cannes ,France - ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that CANAL+ has acquired dramas Fearless and Bancroft for their free-to-air channel C8. Fearless is one of the lead titles in ITVS GE’s MIPTV drama slate, written by acclaimed writer Patrick Harbinson. The series was presented to buyers for the first time at yesterday’s MIPDrama Screenings. The series is produced by the BAFTA Award-winning Mammoth Screen who are also behind the international hits Poldark and Victoria. In … [Read more...] about Fearless and Bancroft sold to CANAL+
Prime Entertainment signs with SABC
Africa - SABC (South African Broadcasting Company) just acquired an important package from Prime Entertainment Group. The South African channel picked up several shows from the cinema related series produced and distributed by Prime Entertainment Group. It concerns more than 247 episodes including Zoom In, 91 episodes of The Celebrities’ Biographies, Close Up, and Hollywood News Feed. These programs will be broadcasted on SABC 3. SABC is a major broadcasting company in South Africa. … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment signs with SABC
Keshet International acquires Tresor TV produktions GMBH
Cannes, France – Keshet International (KI) has acquired Munich-based production company, Tresor TV Produktions GmbH (Tresor) as it expands its production footprint in Europe. Tresor has become one of Germany’s most respected independent production companies, known for its flair in producing reality, factual entertainment and variety shows. Specialists in acquiring international IP rights for many years, Tresor has produced successful local versions of the popular formats Top Model, Popstars, … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires Tresor TV produktions GMBH
Sing My Song to go global
Cannes, France - Following three successful seasons on air in China on CCTV 3, Sing My Song, the hit original songwriting/singing performance format created by Canxing/Star China International Media Limited, is now set for launch in the global market, as joint distribution is secured by Bomanbridge Media for the Asia Pacific region and by Small World IFT for the rest of the world. Watched by more than 750 million people in China over the combined three seasons, Sing My Song focuses on the skill … [Read more...] about Sing My Song to go global