BBC Studios has announced that the stars of Outrageous, the brand-new drama from Firebird Pictures, co-commissioned by UKTV and BritBox International, will head to Mipcom to launch the series. On screen stars Bessie Carter (Bridgerton), Joanna Vanderham (Crime), Joshua Sasse (Love is in the Air, Galavant) and James Purefoy (The Veil, Malpractice), will be joined in Cannes by the shows writer and creator Sarah Williams (Small Island, Flesh and Blood, The Long Song) and Executive Producer from … [Read more...] about BBC Studios to launch Outrageous at MIPCOM
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GoQuest Media acquires Telekom Srbija dramas ahead of MIPCOM
GoQuest Media, a global independent content distributor has acquired distribution rights for three new dramas from Telekom Srbija. Produced by Telekom Srbija, Režim and RTS, crime drama “South Wind: On The Edge” (12X50’) previously aired on Superstar TV(Serbia), RTS (Serbia), RTL (Croatia) , Pop TV (Slovenia), Voyo (Slovenia and Croatia), BN (Bosnia and Herzegovina); explores the conflict between Belgrade drug lord Petar Maraš, and Red, the influential state curator of the Serbian criminal … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media acquires Telekom Srbija dramas ahead of MIPCOM
TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
TV Asahi and SONY Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have announced a collaboration to produce a new sequel to the cult kids’ animation series Obocchama-kun (26 x 22’ or 52 x 11’). Based on the hugely popular 1986 manga written and created by Yoshinori Kobayashi, Obocchama-kun became a cultural phenomenon in Japan sparking a major boom when it first aired in 1989. Now, 30 years later the series is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in India. With this renewed interest a collaboration between … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
ITV Studios partners with Tokyo Broadcasting System Television to create the first-ever Nina Warrior FAST Channel
ITV Studios and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) are partnering to create the world’s first ever Ninja Warrior FAST channel dedicated to programming from around the world. The deal is a first, both in terms of ITV Studios’ first FAST channel creation for third party IP as well as Tokyo Broadcasting’s first foray into FAST. Brokered by Bellon Entertainment on behalf of TBS, it will see ITV Studios creating, operating, marketing and distributing the Ninja Warrior channel in the UK and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios partners with Tokyo Broadcasting System Television to create the first-ever Nina Warrior FAST Channel
NHK Enterprises announces format distribution alliances with Lineup Industries and Empire of Arkadia
NHK Enterprises Inc. (NEP), NHK’s international business arm, will expand its distribution partnership with Netherlands based Lineup Industries B.V. (Lineup) for US, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, and with Singapore-based Empire of Arkadia (EOA) to manage distribution for format sales across Asia. NEP has been actively involved in managing sales of NHK format for over ten years now, including deals such as “The New Anatomy Show” to MCOT PLC in Thailand, “72 Hours” to China’s Shenzen … [Read more...] about NHK Enterprises announces format distribution alliances with Lineup Industries and Empire of Arkadia
Seven.One Studios International signs huge tape deal with 9Network Australia for Married at First Sight
Seven.One Studios International has extended its partnership with 9Network Australia, the home of hit ratings phenomenon Married at First Sight Australia. 9Network has acquired every season of every English-language version of Married at First Sight – including productions from the US, UK, New Zealand and South Africa. The broadcaster has also committed to acquiring all further English-speaking seasons produced. Following the acquisition, a Married at First Sight FAST channel has launched … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International signs huge tape deal with 9Network Australia for Married at First Sight
