United Kingdom - BBC Two announces Collateral, a gripping, high-octane thriller set in present day London, from pre-eminent playwright David Hare and starring Academy-Award nominee Carey Mulligan , commissioned by Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama and Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content. Netflix is joining the BBC commission and will release the series globally outside the UK. all3media International is the international partner on the show handling global programme sales outside of the … [Read more...] about Carey Mulligan to star in new thriller Collateral
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Beta’s 1993 spreads throughout Europe
Beta Film has secured a row of deals for the political thriller series 1993 for major European territories. The new season of the Sky Italia high end success series 1992 has been sold to Sky Germany, the Spanish premium Pay-channel Movistar+/Telefonica, France’s OCS , Telenet in Belgium, Greece/Cyprus and Israel . HBO Nordic will air the series throughout Scandinavia. Sky Italia will release the new season in May. Rome, 30 April 1993: A crowd throws coins at Italian prime minister Bettino … [Read more...] about Beta’s 1993 spreads throughout Europe
One Digital Entertainment garners 1 billion monthly views
India - The digital entertainment network One Digital Entertainment is now the most watched creators’ network in the country, garners 1 billion monthly views on YouTube alone in March, and continues getting a billion views each month, firmly establishing its undisputed leadership in the digital domain. Credited for changing the landscape of digital entertainment in India, One Digital Entertainment has not just attracted mainstream talent onto the digital platform but recognized fresh talent … [Read more...] about One Digital Entertainment garners 1 billion monthly views
CNN launches new digital venture
Explore Parts Unknown is a mobile-first immersive guide featuring original stories and video, premium photography, and engaging interactives inspired by the Emmy-winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown. The experience will allow users to recreate Anthony Bourdain's journeys and dive deeper into the people, places, and stories he’s encountered. Explore Parts Unknown is an editorial partnership between CNN and Roads & Kingdoms – an independent journal of food, politics, … [Read more...] about CNN launches new digital venture
Sky and CBS Studios in content license agreement
New Zealand - Deal includes exclusive rights to programming from CBS, The CW and SHOWTIME .New series, including the highly-anticipated Twin Peaks, will screen exclusively across SKY’s platforms in New Zealand, as part of a new long-term volume deal with CBS Studios International. “This is a significant deal for SKY, and reinforces our commitment to make great content available to as many New Zealanders as possible across our services. We have worked closely together for a number of years … [Read more...] about Sky and CBS Studios in content license agreement
The Wall in Germany
Cologne, Amsterdam, Cannes - Breakout game show is an original U.S. format created and produced by Glassman Media and SpringHill Entertainment in Association with Universal Television Alternative Studios. Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced that they have signed a first series deal for The Wall in Germany. Endemol Shine Germany has been commissioned by RTL in Germany to produce 7 episodes of the international smash hit format from Glassman Media, … [Read more...] about The Wall in Germany