Studio 100 Media, one of the leading independent studios for kids & family entertainment, has signed an agreement with the BBC for the CGI, comedy-adventure series Vegesaurs. Produced by independent Australian producer Cheeky Little Media in association with the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC), France TV and Studio 100, the mighty Vegesaurs (20 x 5’) will make their debut on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer later this year. Based on a concept created by Gary Eck and Nick O’Sullivan and … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Media announces ‘Vegesaurs’ to head to CBeebies
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Keshet International acquires true crime docuseries ‘My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorious’
Keshet International (KI), the global content producer and distributor, has successfully won the international distribution rights to the hotly contested 3x60’ true crime documentary series My Name is Reeva: I Was Murdered by Oscar Pistorius for its factual slate at MIPCOM 2022. Produced by WB Productions in partnership with Cactus Tree Entertainment, Bloodrose Productions, and Australia’s Global City Group, My Name is Reeva: I Was Murdered by Oscar Pistorius tells the true and intimate story of … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires true crime docuseries ‘My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorious’
Abacus Media Rights appoints Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has appointed Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions across both scripted and unscripted programming. Will has worked in international distribution for twelve years in acquisitions and sales in all territories worldwide. As Head of Acquisitions and Partnerships for TVF International since 2016, Will has been responsible for managing and developing the acquisitions and content partnerships strategy across all programme genres. He has … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights appoints Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions
CAKE to launch Arcana Studios’ ‘My Brother The Monster’ at MIPCOM
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced it has partnered with Arcana Studios on the animated family-friendly comedy series My Brother The Monster. Produced by Canadian animation house Arcana Studios and Mexican production company Gasolina Studios, My Brother The Monster (26 x 11’) is aimed at ages 6-8 years. CAKE comes on board as international distributor. Petunia’s ordinary summer becomes extraordinary when a cute ball-sized furry monster rockets down to earth from outer … [Read more...] about CAKE to launch Arcana Studios’ ‘My Brother The Monster’ at MIPCOM
‘Road to UFC’ semifinals set for broadcast on October 23
UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, announced the semifinals round for ROAD TO UFC will be broadcast live on Sunday, October 23, from Abu Dhabi to conclude a weekend of incredible of MMA action in the UAE, highlighted by UFC® 280: OLIVEIRA vs MAKHACHEV on Saturday, October 22. ROAD TO UFC is a ground-breaking “win and advance” tournament that takes top MMA prospects from Asia and gives them a pathway to a UFC contract. The tournament started with eight mixed martial … [Read more...] about ‘Road to UFC’ semifinals set for broadcast on October 23
Beyond Rights announces new kids’ acquisitions for launch at MIPCOM
Beyond Rights is pleased to confirm that it is expanding its kids catalogue for MIPCOM with the acquisition of three new titles and three returning series. Olga Da Polga (13 x 11), which is being taken to the market for initial pre-sales, is a charming pre-school title about a loveable and highly imaginative guinea pig who loves telling tales. Created by the legendary children’s writer Michael Bond (Paddington Bear), the series is being brought to TV screens for the first time in a live-action … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights announces new kids’ acquisitions for launch at MIPCOM