Tresor, one of Germany’s leading production companies, has signed an exclusive first-look deal with MGM Television’s Global Formats division for non-scripted formats in Germany. The one-year agreement, effective from this month, will give Tresor an exclusive window on all new non-scripted formats in MGM’s Global Formats catalogue. This formal partnership between the two television companies deepens an already successful working relationship established earlier this … [Read more...] about Tresor inks first-look non-scripted deal with MGM Television and renews first-look deal with CJ ENM
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ABC partners with CBC to bring ‘The Wonder Gang’ to young audiences in Canada
ABC Commercial announced Series 1 & 2 of its warm and playful fact-finding series for preschoolers The Wonder Gang (60 x 15’) has been acquired by CBC, Canada's national public broadcaster. The series premiered in September 2021 on CBC TV and is now available on the CBC Gem streaming service which offers more than 400 hours of advertising-free content for kids. The Wonder Gang is an exciting new series from the ABC commissioning team behind the global success Bluey. Willow, Whyla and Wes … [Read more...] about ABC partners with CBC to bring ‘The Wonder Gang’ to young audiences in Canada
AXN Asia rekindles a love for travel and home in the new Original Production ‘My Hometown is G.O.A.T.’
“Taga-saan ka? (Where are you from?)” If you’re Pinoy, you have most likely asked or been asked this question upon meeting a kababayan (countryman). Pride in one’s hometown is a quintessential Filipino trait; in the new Original Production by AXN Asia in collaboration with the Department of Tourism - Philippines, My Hometown Is G.O.A.T., three sets of celebrity adventurers explore the regions they call home to show audiences what makes these destinations the Greatest Of All Time … [Read more...] about AXN Asia rekindles a love for travel and home in the new Original Production ‘My Hometown is G.O.A.T.’
Netflix acquires exclusive rights to CJ ENM HK and Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’
Netflix announced it has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast CJ ENM HK and Taiwanese production company, Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series Mom, Don’t Do That! for 190 countries around the world. This series also marks the return of Taiwanese singer-actress also known as ‘super-hot mom’, Ms. Billie Wang to the small screen after 15 years. The series received tremendous attention the moment it was announced as it is produced by the team behind award-winning series On Children and … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires exclusive rights to CJ ENM HK and Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’
Disney+ Hotstar’s hit series ‘Criminal Justice’ starring Pankaj Tripathi set to return with Season 3
Disney+ Hotstar’s award-winning Hotstar Specials, Criminal Justice will return with the third instalment. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the third season will focus on the Indian juvenile judicial and jail system. Starring accomplished actor Pankaj Tripathi, this chapter marks the revival of one of the audience’s most loved characters Madhav Mishra. Criminal Justice is an Indian adaptation of the successful BBC Studios drama format of the same title. It … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar’s hit series ‘Criminal Justice’ starring Pankaj Tripathi set to return with Season 3
Talpa appoints Maarten Meijs as CEO
John de Mol's creative, production and distribution business is ramping up its organization and announced the appointment of Maarten Meijs as CEO. Meijs joins the company from ITV Studios where he held the position of President Global Entertainment. Reporting directly to founder John de Mol, Meijs will join Talpa at the start of 2022 in January, overseeing the day to day running of Talpa’s leading businesses across creative (Talpa Concepts), production (Talpa Entertainment Productions), … [Read more...] about Talpa appoints Maarten Meijs as CEO