International distributor Eccho Rights has made sales for acclaimed Turkish daily drama series, WINDS OF LOVE, securing deals with TVP in Poland, Achla TV in Israel, Happy Channel in Romania, Imedi in Georgia and Kanal 5 in North Macedonia. These new partnerships bring WINDS OF LOVE into homes across the CEE region, continuing a successful journey that started in January 2024 on Turkey’s Kanal 7. The drama, produced by Rains Pictures and Unik Film for Kanal 7, wrapped its first season in June … [Read more...] about Winds of Love sold to Poland, Israel, Romania, Georgia and North Macedonia
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Marco Balsamo of RIVA Studios Makes a Bid for Iconic French Studio TeamTO
TeamTO has announced a potential acquisition by Italian-based RIVA Studios, subject to approval from the Tribunal de Commerce de Paris (Commercial Court of Paris) on October 30. This proposed sale follows TeamTO’s announcement of insolvency in September, attributed to unforeseen market challenges in the animation industry over the past two years. TeamTO first initiated discussions with RIVA Studios co-founders Marco Balsamo and Tara Demren five months ago, exploring collaborative opportunities … [Read more...] about Marco Balsamo of RIVA Studios Makes a Bid for Iconic French Studio TeamTO
Fremantle & Fudge Park Productions Partner With First Look Development Deal
In the wake of the breakout success of BBC One comedy Daddy Issues, Fremantle and Fudge Park are solidifying their partnership with a first look and development deal which will see Fremantle become the primary home for all of Fudge Park’s upcoming scripted projects. The UK indie will work closely with Fremantle’s Global Drama and International Distribution divisions to help develop its drama and comedy slate, growing its global footprint and forging pathways into new territories. The deal was … [Read more...] about Fremantle & Fudge Park Productions Partner With First Look Development Deal
Swiss Studios AG: New Swiss Film Studio Focuses on Creativity and Innovation
A coalition of leading film production companies has founded Swiss Studios AG in Zurich. Five leading Swiss and internationally active production companies are joining forces to form Swiss Studios AG. The newly formed company aims to drive the development and production of innovative and high-quality content in the fields of film, documentaries, series, and television from Switzerland for Switzerland, Europe, and the international market. "We are delighted to have taken a groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Swiss Studios AG: New Swiss Film Studio Focuses on Creativity and Innovation
Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
Island TV, a rapidly growing Caribbean television network based in Miami, just installed its third single-channel AirBox Neo-20 server from PlayBox Neo while updating its existing servers. With the recent launch of Island TV Plus (an English-language OTT channel), expansion of Island TV’s cable and digital platform offerings, and a brand-new studio, the network’s equipment needed to keep pace. “We’re building the premiere Caribbean platform,” said Fred Beliard, Co-Owner, Island TV, “We … [Read more...] about Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
Keshet Germany secures order for MESSIAH from ProSiebenSat.1’s JOYN
Leading German scripted production company Keshet Germany has been commissioned by JOYN to produce the first local adaptation of Keshet’s comedy Messiah (Mashiach), an Israeli format distributed globally by Keshet International. Based on the series created by L. Benasuly Productions, Dana Pollig and Udi Kagan that aired on Keshet 12 and Cellcom, Messiah is a scripted situation comedy centering on a one-hit-wonder stuck in his 90s moment of success, now running his mother’s former restaurant, … [Read more...] about Keshet Germany secures order for MESSIAH from ProSiebenSat.1’s JOYN
