Discovery, Inc. has revealed the first of its ambitious 2022 plans for New Zealand audiences, with a 70 per cent increase in local content, the launch of two new channels and the further expansion of its news offering and ThreeNow. Glen Kyne, Senior Vice President and General Manager ANZ, says, “The transition to Discovery ANZ is complete and the network’s success in 2021 has paved the way for this new chapter in New Zealand television. We’ve never been better placed to grow our market … [Read more...] about Discovery unveils bold plans for New Zealand audiences in 2022
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Netflix bets big on Japanese content and creators with growing slate across both anime and live-action
Betting big on Japanese content and storytelling, Netflix celebrated an ambitious slate of projects and collaborations with top local creators and talent at the Netflix Japan Festival 2021, proudly expanding on the slate of 90 Japanese Netflix titles already available to date. Entertaining both audiences in Japan, which continues to be one of the most important countries for the growth of Netflix, as well as fans of Japanese culture around the world, Netflix is committed to bringing best in … [Read more...] about Netflix bets big on Japanese content and creators with growing slate across both anime and live-action
ShinAwiL and Bebbak to co-produce Sineád O’Connor feature documentary
Leading Irish content production businesses ShinAwiL and Bebbak have teamed up to produce ‘Sineád’ (w/t), an access-led feature documentary celebrating the musical work of iconic, Grammy Award-winning singer/ songwriter, Sineád O’Connor. ShinAwiL’s LA-based Executive Producer Chuck La Bella has brought in legendary US producer Orian Williams (Control, Shadow Of The Vampire and director of the forthcoming biopic Jeff Buckley) as Executive Producer alongside ShinAwiL’s Larry Bass, and legendary … [Read more...] about ShinAwiL and Bebbak to co-produce Sineád O’Connor feature documentary
Woodcut International partners with The Rob Knox Foundation on documentary exploring the life and murder of Robert Knox
UK distributor Woodcut International has partnered with The Rob Knox Foundation to launch a powerful award-winning documentary about the tragic murder of Harry Potter actor Robert Knox – a film that highlights the horrors of knife crime in a bid to further crackdown on senseless acts of violence that destroy so many lives. The partnership sees Woodcut International team up as executive producer and worldwide TV distributor for (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story (1 x 1 hr). In 2008, 18-year-old Rob … [Read more...] about Woodcut International partners with The Rob Knox Foundation on documentary exploring the life and murder of Robert Knox
Fremantle announces new documentary ‘Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth’
Fremantle announced Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth, a brand new documentary detailing pioneering scientific and archaeological research that has identified a new monument at Stonehenge. Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth, produced by Wild Blue Media, was commissioned to continue research at the historical site which, in turn, uncovered a previously undiscovered subterranean ring. Fremantle continues to grow its premium factual content offering and this surprising discovery championed by the UK label … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces new documentary ‘Stonehenge: The Hidden Truth’
Yeti announces commission from CBBC for ‘My Life: Battle of the Ballroom’
Yeti, the Welsh production company, announced its commission from CBBC for My Life: Battle of the Ballroom (1x30’), a documentary following two 13-year-old ballroom dancers training for the biggest competition of their lives at the world-famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. My Life, Battle of the Ballroom follows Bailey and Summer, two budding ballroom champions from Blackwood, South Wales. Bailey has autism and he’s also visually impaired but puts his autism to use in a positive way to help … [Read more...] about Yeti announces commission from CBBC for ‘My Life: Battle of the Ballroom’