Banijay Rights announced that UK public broadcaster BBC Two has pre-bought new eight-part historical drama Marie Antionette. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the first international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale. The agreement was negotiated by Chris Stewart, SVP Sales, UK & Eire, Banijay Rights. Created and written by Deborah Davis (The Favourite), Marie Antoinette tells the story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights courts BBC for ‘Marie Antoinette’ Deal
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KC Global Media Asia announces stellar program lineup with express titles from the US, Japan, and Korea
TV audiences may look forward to an endless stream of diverse entertainment options with the stellar program lineup this season on leading English-language general entertainment channel AXN, preferred Japanese content destinations Animax and GEM, and leading Korean entertainment channel ONE. “We are proud that the most well-loved titles on TV have always called our network home, and we strive to not only continue this tradition, but also raise the bar for entertainment in Asia,” said George … [Read more...] about KC Global Media Asia announces stellar program lineup with express titles from the US, Japan, and Korea
iQiyi releases its strongest anime slate yet led by ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc’ and more
Leading Asian entertainment streaming platform iQiyi continues to expand its range of quality content with a fresh slate of anime available on demand. In the first nine months of 2021 to date, iQiyi’s anime content drove strong viewership across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Anime content exceeded 650 million views with almost 95 million cumulative hours watched. iQiyi announced on 1 October its year-end anime slate led by the popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment … [Read more...] about iQiyi releases its strongest anime slate yet led by ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc’ and more
Abacus Media Rights unveils trailer for groundbreaking factual series ‘Vikings: The Rise and Fall’
The trailer has been released for innovative factual series Vikings: The Rise and Fall, a prestige co-production between Dash Pictures (formerly SWR Media) and Night Train Media (NTM). Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, is selling the series worldwide, which will be delivered in October 2021. Narrated by Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Eurovision, The BFG, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) the 6 x 60’ series sees NTM’s Herbert L. Kloiber and Olivia Pahl serve as … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights unveils trailer for groundbreaking factual series ‘Vikings: The Rise and Fall’
Beyond Rights reveals autumn slate, led by new push into premium feature documentaries
Beyond Rights revealed its autumn slate, launching more than 200 hours of fresh unscripted content - both new titles and returning series – across a variety of different genres, as well as a new kids’ series. Now celebrating its first full year in business, the company also signals a heightened focus on premium factual with the acquisition of two powerful new feature docs and a milestone investigative series. New content Leading the autumn slate are feature docs Facing Monsters and … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights reveals autumn slate, led by new push into premium feature documentaries
Love at first fright: Viu presents binge-worthy Asian horror and thrillers this October
As October approaches, so does Halloween! It’s the perfect excuse to scare yourself silly with the very best of Asian horror. After all, no one does it better at creepin’ it real but Viu. If gripping thrillers and haunting horrors aren’t your thing, fret not – Viu also has a slew of playful variety shows, heartfelt romantic comedies, and arresting dramas to get your heart pumping throughout the month. Breathtaking crime thrillers not to be missed If you have not started on the highly-rated … [Read more...] about Love at first fright: Viu presents binge-worthy Asian horror and thrillers this October