Manga Productions, a subsidiary company of Mohammed bin Salman "Misk" Foundation, announced a partnership agreement with NEOM whereby the location for the second Season of the Saudi Animation Series Future's Folktales -- otherwise known as Asatir: Mirai No Mukashibanashi - will take place throughout NEOM. This is following the success of Season one, which experienced a viewership exceeding the 70-million mark around the world. Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga … [Read more...] about Manga Productions partners with NEOM for Saudi animation series ‘Future’s Folktales’
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AXN Asia and GoDaddy crowns winner of ‘Project Go’
AXN Asia’s business reality series Project Go, which is sponsored by GoDaddy, has named the winner of a Php 1 million cash prize in the show’s finale that aired on 17 December. Present at the virtual event held on 18 December were George Chien, President and CEO of KC Global Media Asia; James Carroll, President of GoDaddy International; and mentors Maggie Wilson, who also hosted Project Go; Tina Shieh, Marketing Director of GoDaddy Asia; Bea Cupin; and the Tung Brothers (Mikko, Mark, and … [Read more...] about AXN Asia and GoDaddy crowns winner of ‘Project Go’
BBC Studios and China’s Bilibili announce new documentary series ‘Ancients’
At the 2020 Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival, BBC Studios and Bilibili, one of China’s foremost online entertainment platforms, announced that Ancients will be their first international co-production to feature Chinese stories, following an enhanced cooperation agreement signed in October. The new six-part history series will bring together the history of early Eastern and Western civilisations; using stunning documentary visuals and stylish CGI to tell the extraordinary story … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and China’s Bilibili announce new documentary series ‘Ancients’
Passion Distribution announces sales in Asia
After a successful ATF, Passion Distribution announces a raft of deals across Asia from its latest documentary programming slate including the recently launched landmark factual series The Great Plague (3 x 60’), Future Warfare (4 x 60’), and 1000 Years of History (6 x 120’). The Phoenix Channel has acquired The Great Plague (3 x 60) and How to Build a City (8 x 60’) for Southeast Asia. The Great Plague explores The Great Plague of 1665 and 1666 which claimed the lives of 1 in 4 London … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces sales in Asia
Fremantle spread kindness with new format ‘The Great Giveback’
Entertainment powerhouse Fremantle has announced the addition of a powerful new reality format to its slate. The Great Giveback is a new reality format that is proven to have viewers emotionally hooked from the outset. Originally created by Motive Television in Ireland, the show was a ratings hit across all demographics when it launched on Virgin Media One earlier this year. Fremantle has acquired global format rights outside of Ireland. A local adaptation is already currently underway in … [Read more...] about Fremantle spread kindness with new format ‘The Great Giveback’
BLACKPILLS partners with THEMA to develop its distribution worldwide
THEMA, Canal+ Group subsidiary, and BLACKPILLS are thrilled and delighted to celebrate their new partnership as the premium scripted content production company has chosen THEMA to further its international distribution. BLACKPILLS’ entertainment service is addressing as no other the young adults audience worldwide. Its high-quality short-form series questioning society reflect global themes and authentic topics across several genres such as drama, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, animation, parody, … [Read more...] about BLACKPILLS partners with THEMA to develop its distribution worldwide