Legend Media, one of the leading content aggregators in China, announced a new package deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay. Under the new agreement, Legend Media will distribute five Banijay Rights titles exclusively across China including award-winning factual series Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty and The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick Specials, one of the top performing shows for Channel 4 in the UK. “Our friendship with Banijay Rights extends over … [Read more...] about Legend Media announces new package deal with Banijay Rights
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KC Global Media expands to Mongolia with AXN and Animax on Mobinet’s VOO
KC Global Media, Asia’s leading entertainment network has expanded its distribution footprint in the region, by concluding a multi-year deal with Bomanbridge Media for Mobicom Corporation LLC & Mobinet LLC, the largest mobile phone operator and communication service provider in Mongolia. Subscribers of VOO, Mobinet’s pay-tv and OTT video streaming platform, can now enjoy an endless stream of the best of English-language general entertainment and Japanese anime content on AXN Asia and Animax … [Read more...] about KC Global Media expands to Mongolia with AXN and Animax on Mobinet’s VOO
Keshet Studios closes deal to develop ‘The Awoken’ for TV
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
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