Highly successful and double Emmy® nominated UK indie SWR Media is now rebranded as Dash Pictures, it was announced by the company’s Founder and Executive Producer, Daniel Sharp. Based in London and Los Angeles, Daniel has directed and produced for SVOD, national and cable networks on one-hour, episodic US and international shows. Dash Pictures, along with international distributor Abacus Media Rights, also revealed first look images of its brand-new project Vikings: The Rise and Fall with … [Read more...] about Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
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Woodcut Media hires Attaboy executive Jo Enyori as Head of Development
UK indie Woodcut Media has hired Jo Enyori to the newly created position of Head of Development, effective immediately. With a solid and impressive track record in development and production that spans 19 years, Jo will report to Woodcut’s CEO Kate Beal, and will work for the whole group (Woodcut Media, Bristol based Woodcut West and Woodcut International). She will focus on developing factual content across all of Woodcut’s key genres as the company continues to expand its development … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media hires Attaboy executive Jo Enyori as Head of Development
Malaysian talk show ‘Talking Grace’ converts to cloud production with TVU Networks
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced Talking Grace, a weekly online talk show produced in Malaysia, is using TVU solutions to conduct interviews while COVID-19 travel restrictions continue to disrupt in-person shoots. The production is now using TVU Producer, the TVU Anywhere app, and the TVU Partyline real-time collaboration and engagement platform to connect the show host with guests around the country. According to Sazrul … [Read more...] about Malaysian talk show ‘Talking Grace’ converts to cloud production with TVU Networks
Abacus Media Rights unveils trailer for groundbreaking factual series ‘Vikings: The Rise and Fall’
The trailer has been released for innovative factual series Vikings: The Rise and Fall, a prestige co-production between Dash Pictures (formerly SWR Media) and Night Train Media (NTM). Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, is selling the series worldwide, which will be delivered in October 2021. Narrated by Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Eurovision, The BFG, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) the 6 x 60’ series sees NTM’s Herbert L. Kloiber and Olivia Pahl serve as … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights unveils trailer for groundbreaking factual series ‘Vikings: The Rise and Fall’
Beyond Rights reveals autumn slate, led by new push into premium feature documentaries
Beyond Rights revealed its autumn slate, launching more than 200 hours of fresh unscripted content - both new titles and returning series – across a variety of different genres, as well as a new kids’ series. Now celebrating its first full year in business, the company also signals a heightened focus on premium factual with the acquisition of two powerful new feature docs and a milestone investigative series. New content Leading the autumn slate are feature docs Facing Monsters and … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights reveals autumn slate, led by new push into premium feature documentaries
Love at first fright: Viu presents binge-worthy Asian horror and thrillers this October
As October approaches, so does Halloween! It’s the perfect excuse to scare yourself silly with the very best of Asian horror. After all, no one does it better at creepin’ it real but Viu. If gripping thrillers and haunting horrors aren’t your thing, fret not – Viu also has a slew of playful variety shows, heartfelt romantic comedies, and arresting dramas to get your heart pumping throughout the month. Breathtaking crime thrillers not to be missed If you have not started on the highly-rated … [Read more...] about Love at first fright: Viu presents binge-worthy Asian horror and thrillers this October