Keshet Studios, the US studio of Keshet International, has pre-emptively acquired the television rights to develop Katelyn Monroe Howes’ debut novel, The Awoken, as a returning drama for the US market. Published this week from Dutton, Penguin Random House, The Awoken is a “high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled" romantic story about “a chilling, all-too-plausible future” that sees a woman with terminal cancer undergo cryogenic preservation as her only hope for a second chance but leaving behind … [Read more...] about Keshet Studios closes deal to develop ‘The Awoken’ for TV
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Canal+ Original and Showmax drama ‘Spinners’ kicks off filming in Cape Town
Production started this week on action-drama Spinners in Cape Town, South Africa. The 8 x 50’ premium CANAL+ ORIGINAL series is a co-production between African streaming service Showmax and CANAL+. Produced by Joachim Landau and Raphaël Rocher for Empreinte Digitale and co-produced by Ramadan Suleman, Spinners’ local co-production company is Natives at Large, created by Locarno, Amiens and FESPACO winner Suleman, a South African full-service film and TV … [Read more...] about Canal+ Original and Showmax drama ‘Spinners’ kicks off filming in Cape Town
K-variety show ‘THE ZONE: Survival Mission’ to premiere on Disney+ on September 8
On September 8, sit back, relax and get a head start on your weekend with a special Disney+ Day celebration. Featuring a whole host of global fan experiences and content premieres, this Disney+ Day, fans are also invited to enjoy THE ZONE: Survival Mission – an exciting new Korean variety show starring Yu Jaeseok, Lee Kwangsoo, and Kwon Yuri. Spread across eight hilarious episodes, THE ZONE: Survival Mission establishes its three hosts as representatives of the human … [Read more...] about K-variety show ‘THE ZONE: Survival Mission’ to premiere on Disney+ on September 8
Rohit Gupta announces retirement from Sony Pictures Networks India as Advisor to the Management and the Board
After a fruitful 20-year-long stint at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), Rohit Gupta steps down from his role as the Advisor to the Management and the Board at the organisation. An industry veteran, Rohit was responsible for advising the senior management on major industry trends and developments and providing his expertise and support at key junctures. Throughout his tenure at SPNI, he played a crucial role in contributing to the organization’s growth under different profiles including his … [Read more...] about Rohit Gupta announces retirement from Sony Pictures Networks India as Advisor to the Management and the Board
A+E Networks tentpole drama ‘If You Wish Upon Me’ gears up for worldwide premiere
A+E Networks®’ drama series If You Wish Upon Me, an A+E Studios production starring Ji Chang-wook, Sung Dong-il, and Choi Soo-young, is set to have its worldwide premiere release on August 10th. If You Wish Upon Me is a transformational story of an impoverished man with a troubled past and a twisted attitude accidentally joining Team Genie, which carries out the last wishes of patients in hospice care. As a member of the team, he starts caring for people other than himself for the … [Read more...] about A+E Networks tentpole drama ‘If You Wish Upon Me’ gears up for worldwide premiere
Sports drama based on Indian superstar cricketer Mithali Raj, ‘Shabaash Mithu’ to premiere on Voot Select
In its endeavor to bring for its audiences a vast repertoire of diverse content, Voot Select is all set for the World Digital Premiere the Taapsee Pannu-starrer Shabaash Mithu - based on the inspiring journey of the legendary cricketer Mithali Raj. The gripping sports drama, produced by Viacom18 Studios has already won hearts across India with its theatrical release earlier in July and is set to now capture the hearts of the digital viewers with its grand premiere … [Read more...] about Sports drama based on Indian superstar cricketer Mithali Raj, ‘Shabaash Mithu’ to premiere on Voot Select