Beyond Rights has revealed its first full new programming slate since the merger of TCB Media Rights and Beyond Distribution was finalised, launching more than 300 hours of unscripted and kids’ programming into the international market this autumn. New unscripted content Leading the autumn slate is Pooch Perfect (8 x 60 plus format), a primetime competitive reality show, hosted by Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, which sees professional dog stylists compete in a series of ‘pawsome’ themed … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights reveals its first post-merger content slate
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Meet Taiwan’s rising star of short formats
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Taipei-based Studio76 has been enjoying the success of its recently-released titles in 2020, such as the thriller 76 Horror Bookstore: Tin Can of Fear, the youth basketball drama Fly The Jumper, and most recently, the crime investigation story, Kill For Love. The Taiwanese IP production company, which is headed by CEO and Founder Dennis Yang, aims to produce no less than 30 original titles in the next three years. The … [Read more...] about Meet Taiwan’s rising star of short formats
Viu Pitching Forum 2019 winner ‘Star Stealer’ is now streaming on Viu
On 25 September, Viu announced at a virtual press conference the release of the Viu Original comedy series Star Stealer, which was the winning entry of the Viu Pitching Forum 2019. Conceptualised by up-and-coming Indonesian filmmakers Aaron Timothy Soeharto and Audry Dayes Wangko, the pair beat over 250 entries at the Viu Pitching Forum and won the opportunity to further develop their story and bring it to life as a 10-episode Viu Original series. Shahana Kamath, Head of Original Production … [Read more...] about Viu Pitching Forum 2019 winner ‘Star Stealer’ is now streaming on Viu
Nelvana, Spin Master pen new publishing deal with Hachette for Bakugan franchise in France
Nelvana, a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content, together with Spin Master Corp., a leading global children’s entertainment company, is excited to announce its new publishing deal with Hachette Publishing for the popular franchise BAKUGAN® in France. The partnership kicks off with two book releases this fall. The first chapter book, Le Bakugan Doré, lands on bookshelves this month with a second release coming in December. “Building … [Read more...] about Nelvana, Spin Master pen new publishing deal with Hachette for Bakugan franchise in France
Filming begins on the 22nd series of ‘Midsomer Murders’
A spate of bizarre deaths will occur across middle England as filming begins on a new series of the much-loved ITV detective drama Midsomer Murders. Neil Dudgeon returns to play DCI John Barnaby for his 10th year in the role, Nick Hendrix is back as DS Jamie Winter and Annette Badland resumes her role as pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins. Midsomer Murders is made by Bentley Productions, part of all3media international, and is the UK’s top-rated drama export. Also returning to film the 22nd series … [Read more...] about Filming begins on the 22nd series of ‘Midsomer Murders’
Viddsee announces Vidio as content media partner for Viddsee Juree Awards Indonesia 2020
Viddsee announced Vidio as its Content Media Partner for the upcoming Vidssee Juree Awards Indonesia 2020. Under the partnership, the online streaming platform owned by Indonesia-based Surya Citra Media will be involved in promoting the awards through social media and live streaming the awards ceremony on 8 October, adding the finalists’ films onto their platform, and publishing editorial features about the films and winners. The Viddsee Juree Awards Indonesia 2020 is an annual festival of … [Read more...] about Viddsee announces Vidio as content media partner for Viddsee Juree Awards Indonesia 2020