THEMA, a subsidiary of CANAL+ INTERNATIONAL and specialist of the edition and distribution of multicultural channels, is delighted to announce the renewal of its longtime partnership with the leading Arabic media group ROTANA. This agreement grants THEMA the right to distribute the entire Rotana channels portfolio in Europe (10 branded premium channels such as Rotana Cinema, Rotana Drama, Rotana Classic…), and unlimited access to the Rotana content library. Today, THEMA distributes the … [Read more...] about THEMA and Rotana Group renew their partnership
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FOR-A switcher drives multi-camera production for new cubic media OB vehicle
FOR-A Middle-East Africa, a subsidiary of FOR-A Company Limited, announced Cubic Media Production, a broadcast and production company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has anchored its newest production vehicle with a FOR-A HVS-490 digital video switcher. The truck has been booked for a variety of high-profile projects, from multi-camera production of professional football matches to last month’s coverage of the historic UAE Mars probe for Abu Dhabi TV. Built last summer on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter … [Read more...] about FOR-A switcher drives multi-camera production for new cubic media OB vehicle
Keshet International acquires ‘Pørni’, ‘Grupa’, and ‘Surrounded By Enemies’ for spring slate
Keshet International has acquired three new series to bolster its Spring 2021 slate: Norwegian comedy-drama, Pørni; Serbian crime drama Grupa (The Group); and Scandinavian documentary series, Surrounded by Enemies. All three new-to-the-market titles were launched at the global distributor’s Spring Preview Event at the London TV Screenings on 8 March. Created by and starring Henriette Steenstrup, Pørni – short for Pernille - is a 6x30’ comedy-drama series about a superhero without a … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires ‘Pørni’, ‘Grupa’, and ‘Surrounded By Enemies’ for spring slate
ViacomCBS Networks International ramps up presence in Asia through deal with Korean format agency, ‘Something Special’
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), through its global production studio VIS, is ramping up its studio's output in the Asian region through a partnership with Seoul-based format production studio Something Special, launched by South Korean veteran formats producer Jin Woo Hwang. VIS will have exclusive first-look rights to globally represent and co-develop up to ten of Something Special’s top unscripted and factual entertainment formats, which will cut across genres like music competition, … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International ramps up presence in Asia through deal with Korean format agency, ‘Something Special’
CAKE announces management changes
After 15 years at its helm, Tom van Waveren steps down as CEO of CAKE, effective 1 May 2021 and divests his shares in the company. Ed Galton will become CEO, with former Finance Director Cat Seddon, who joined CAKE in 2019, moving to the newly created COO role. As the CAKE Group expands, CAKE Productions Ltd has been created to support the substantial rise in development and production activities on shared and originated projects. These include Mush-Mush & The Mushables, Mama K’s Team 4 … [Read more...] about CAKE announces management changes
Fabrice Laventure-Darival joins Studio 100 Media as Sales Executive, Global Distribution
Studio 100 Media is delighted to announce the appointment of Fabrice Laventure-Darival as Sales Executive Global Distribution. Fabrice Laventure-Darival will join the international sales department with immediate effect and be responsible for all global distribution activities for Canada, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Latin America. He reports to Dorian Bühr, Head of Global Distribution. With extensive experience in international TV distribution Fabrice Laventure-Darival recently … [Read more...] about Fabrice Laventure-Darival joins Studio 100 Media as Sales Executive, Global Distribution