Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlie Charalambous who joins the expanding AMR team as Head of Acquisitions, based in London. Charlie, an experienced TV professional with knowledge of both the UK and International entertainment markets, joins the team from UKTV, where he was responsible for acquiring and investing in programming for the network’s seven channels as well as working across BBC Studios’ global channels … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights appoints Charlie Charalambous as Head of Acquisitions
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Beyond Rights announces multiple deals for two-part Costa Concordia documentary
In the week that commemorates ten years since one of the worst maritime disasters in living memory, Beyond Rights announces that it has licensed ITN Productions’ two-hour investigative documentary, The Costa Concordia: Why She Sank, to several international broadcasters. In Europe, initial deals have been struck with TF1 in France, Discovery in Italy, TV2 in Norway, SVT in Sweden, RTL in the Netherlands, VTM in Belgium, Ceska TV in the Czech Republic and WP1 in Poland. While in Australia, the … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights announces multiple deals for two-part Costa Concordia documentary
Disney and Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on March 11
On January 11, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution announced that Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red will premiere exclusively in homes worldwide on Disney+ on Friday, March 11. “Disney+ subscribers around the world enthusiastically embraced Pixar’s Academy Award-winning Soul and the critically-acclaimed Luca when they premiered exclusively on the service and we look forward to bringing them Pixar’s next incredible feature film Turning Red,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media … [Read more...] about Disney and Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on March 11
ZEASN introduces new smart TV solution Whale OS Turnkey 2.0 based on Novatek chipsets
ZEASN, the world’s leading provider of OTT and smart TV solutions, officially released a brand new smart TV solution: Whale OS Turnkey 2.0. Built on ZEASN’s Whale OS, the new turnkey solution offers highly customized UI, the most requested advanced smart TV features, and also brings the perfect native app experience to TV viewers, including top-tier native streaming apps: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Globoplay, etc. At present, Whale OS Turnkey 2.0 has provided industry-leading turnkey … [Read more...] about ZEASN introduces new smart TV solution Whale OS Turnkey 2.0 based on Novatek chipsets
‘All Creatures Great And Small’ commissioned for a third and fourth series
All3Media International announces the commission of All Creatures Great and Small, for a third and fourth series at Channel 5 and MASTERPIECE on PBS. Series three and four were again commissioned by Deputy Director of Programmes, ViacomCBS Networks UK, Seb Cardwell; returning Executive Producers are Colin Callender and Melissa Gallant for Playground, Louise Pedersen and David Swetman for All3Media International and Rebecca Eaton and Susanne Simpson for MASTERPIECE. MASTERPIECE on PBS is … [Read more...] about ‘All Creatures Great And Small’ commissioned for a third and fourth series
Netflix to produce ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’
The Netflix Series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, a joint production between Netflix, Story Inc., and BUN-BUKU Inc., is set for global release on Netflix in 2022. Director Hirokazu Kore-eda will serve as showrunner, director, and writer for the eight-episode Netflix series drama adaptation of the original comic. This series will be the first Netflix production for the critically acclaimed creator to work on, who won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film … [Read more...] about Netflix to produce ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’