Ferly, the international licensing and animation studio and Wild Child Animation, the Scottish animation studio, have signed comedians Larry Dean (Live at the Apollo (BBC2), Michael McIntyre's Big Show (BBC1), and Mock the Week), Erika Ehler, and Ed Night to join the writing team for new animated adult comedy series, Butthole Biscuits. The team will be headed up by Paul Alexander (My Hero, Red Dwarf). The animated series follows a bunch of broken and unwanted biscuits left behind at the bottom … [Read more...] about Ferly and Wild Child Animation attach leading comedians to ‘Butthole Biscuits’
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DCD Rights sees factual series go global
Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights announces a new series slate and global sales for its growing line-up of dynamic factual programming. Outback Car Hunters, delivering now and produced by CJZ for Discovery, has already been picked up by Nine Network – Australia; international broadcaster Viasat World for Central & Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia & CIS; RMC Decouverte – French Speaking Europe & Africa and Discovery for Benelux. Car fanatics GT and Dave set off on a road … [Read more...] about DCD Rights sees factual series go global
HITS and HITS Movies to debut on Macau Cable TV
Rewind Networks is pleased to announce the launch of HITS and HITS MOVIES on Macau Cable TV starting 1 October 2021. The channels will be available in High Definition on Macau Cable TV's basic bundle on Channel 46 for HITS and Channel 40 for HITS MOVIES. Both channels will be available with Traditional Chinese subtitles. The launches reaffirm the region's major pay-TV providers' continued demand for curated channels such as HITS and HITS MOVIES. “We are pleased to collaborate with Macau Cable … [Read more...] about HITS and HITS Movies to debut on Macau Cable TV
Wildbear Entertainment’s ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ launches this week on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
WildBear Entertainment is delighted to announce that its latest star-studded feature documentary, Hating Peter Tatchell, will begin streaming on Netflix Australia and New Zealand from 22nd September, following its successful international release earlier in the year. Produced by Veronica Fury from WildBear Entertainment’s Brisbane office, directed by Gold Coast-based Christopher Amos, and executive produced by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, it tells the powerful and inspiring true story of … [Read more...] about Wildbear Entertainment’s ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ launches this week on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
The Walt Disney Company to celebrate Disney+ Day on November 12
On November 12, The Walt Disney Company will host Disney+ Day, a global celebration that will come to life across all dimensions of the Company. Subscribers to Disney+ will be treated to new content releases across the service’s iconic brands, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star in international markets, along with a special presentation on Disney+ for fans with sneak peeks into what’s to come. Additionally, the service will continue to engage new audiences around the … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company to celebrate Disney+ Day on November 12
Abacus Media Rights secures international sales for ‘The Beatles and India’ feature documentary
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has sold The Beatles and India, a unique historical chronicle of the enduring love affair between the Fab Four and the Subcontinent, to a slew of platforms and broadcasters. The Beatles and India (1 x 96’), produced by Ren/oir Pictures, a Silva Screen Company, has been acquired by Channel 4, UK; BritBox North America for exclusive rights in US & Canada; HBO Max in Latin America; Foxtel, Australia; Rialto Channel, New Zealand; … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures international sales for ‘The Beatles and India’ feature documentary