Spain’s leading teen and children’s broadcaster Clan has joined Imira Entertainment, the Spanish subsidiary of Toonz Media Group, as co-producers of the highly anticipated 2D kids’ animation series Sunnyside Billy. The flagship original production of Toonz was conceptualized by a team led by the legendary animation master Olivier Jean-Marie, who passed away in May. Targeted at 7+ year-olds, Sunnyside Billy is an upbeat action-packed comedy about a friendly fried egg `Billy ‘, who is oddly … [Read more...] about Clan joins Imira/Toonz Media Group as co-producers for ‘Sunnyside Billy’
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New competition series spearhead format focus in Distribution360’s autumn slate
After announcing a move into scripted earlier this year, Distribution360 now unveils a major push into formats, with two competition titles, Race Against the Tide and Best in Miniature, leading its new programming slate this autumn. Created and produced by marblemedia, Race Against the Tide is available both as a 10 x 30 series and as a format. World-class sand sculpting teams are put to the ultimate test as they compete against each other and against Mother Nature, battling the unstoppable … [Read more...] about New competition series spearhead format focus in Distribution360’s autumn slate
Vishal Bhardwaj and Netflix come together for the upcoming spy-thriller ‘Khufiya’
Two powerhouses of entertainment - Netflix and Vishal Bhardwaj, bring to you a spy thriller, Khufiya, inspired by true events and based on an espionage novel "Escape to Nowhere" by Amar Bhushan. Produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Films and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Khufiya is a story about Krishna Mehra, a R&AW operative who is assigned to track down the mole selling India’s defence secrets. All along, grappling with her dual identity of a spy and a lover. The film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa … [Read more...] about Vishal Bhardwaj and Netflix come together for the upcoming spy-thriller ‘Khufiya’
ZEE5 Global launches Original web series ‘Pavitra Rishta – It’s Never Too Late’
ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has premiered its Original web series Pavitra Rishta - It’s never too late, the sequel to ZEE TV and Balaji’s hugely popular TV show Pavitra Rishta. Building on the eternal love story of Archana and Manav, Pavitra Rishta - It’s never too late stars Ankita Lokhande, playing the role of Archana, and Shaheer Sheikh playing Manav. ZEE5 Global recently released the trailer of the show where viewers can see the romantic … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global launches Original web series ‘Pavitra Rishta – It’s Never Too Late’
WTFN secures multiple re-commissions with the 9Network
WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent production companies, confirmed that it has secured multiple re-commissions from long-standing broadcaster partner the 9Network. The new orders, totalling 45 hours, comprise series four of Paramedics, series three of Emergency, as well as series 11 of Bondi Vet and the recently confirmed second series of hit lifestyle title Space Invaders. Paramedics and Emergency – both 10 x 60 – are dramatic obs-doc series that follow real-life medical teams. … [Read more...] about WTFN secures multiple re-commissions with the 9Network
iQiyi exclusively streams ‘Yumi’s Cells’ starring Kim Go-eun and Ahn Bo-hyun
iQiyi K-drama series Yumi's Cells is adapted from a popular webtoon with over 3.2 billion views. Director Lee Sang-yeob and main cast Kim Go-eun and Ahn Bo-hyun attended the online press conference. In the story, Kim played an ordinary office worker Yumi. When she recalled the first time to meet Ahn, who played a game developer Woong, she found him handsome and burst into laughter. “He was indeed handsome, tall, and strong, so I was a bit intimidated,” Kim explained. During the filming process, … [Read more...] about iQiyi exclusively streams ‘Yumi’s Cells’ starring Kim Go-eun and Ahn Bo-hyun