Production has commenced on the HBO Original drama series Lanterns on the historic Warner Bros. lot in Burbank. The series, an HBO Original production in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, is based on the iconic DC title Green Lantern. The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. Cast includes Aaron Pierre, Kyle … [Read more...] about HBO Original drama series Lanterns begins production
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Honeybird Studios announces new creative partnership model for content development
UK-based production company Honeybird Studios has announced a new creative partnership model for content development and unveils the first roster of creative partners. The creative partnerships foster development and production of co-owned unscripted formats – by combining forces to strengthen creative propositions, or creating new cross-genre collaborations. Honeybird Studios has partnered with: FilmNova, the premier live sport and documentary production company in the North East with … [Read more...] about Honeybird Studios announces new creative partnership model for content development
WildBrain promotes Benjamin Bao to General Manager in China
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has promoted Benjamin Bao to the newly created role of General Manager, WildBrain China, to drive further growth in the territory as part of the company’s overall APAC business. Bao was previously VP, Greater China for WildBrain CPLG, the company’s global licensing agency. Bao will continue in his focus on accelerating the growth of WildBrain CPLG’s agency business in China, maximizing commercial opportunities in the country for … [Read more...] about WildBrain promotes Benjamin Bao to General Manager in China
WTFN launches Radar Talent
WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent production and distribution groups (Bondi Vet, Space Invaders, Emergency), announces that Empire Talent, initially established to represent television talent, has been rebranded and relaunched as Radar Talent. Radar Talent will sit under Radar, WTFN’s rapidly growing digital business, and will be a new-style agency focused on the representation and management of Australian and international content creators keen to grow their careers, especially on … [Read more...] about WTFN launches Radar Talent
Ánima Kitchent and Mocca Studio announce co-production partnership for new Tippi T-Rex episodes
Independent European animation company Ánima Kitchent and Indonesia’s animation studio Mocca Studio have announced their co-production partnership for the animated comedy series Tippi T-Rex. The global partnership will see the production of 26 new 5-minute episodes of the 2D series, Tippi T-Rex, bringing fresh content to preschoolers worldwide. Ánima Kitchent’s innovative content strategy takes a digital-first approach, which enable the company to analyze performance metrics before scaling up … [Read more...] about Ánima Kitchent and Mocca Studio announce co-production partnership for new Tippi T-Rex episodes
Series Mania Announces Ten Selected Projects for its Newest Initiative; the Series Mania Buyers Upfront
With the Series Mania Buyers Upfront, a new initiative and a prelude to the Series Mania Forum designed to provide the industry’s top buyers with exclusive access to highly anticipated series, having launched last September, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania, announced the ten titles selected to be showcased during this invitation-only event set for March 24 at the Chamber of Commerce (CCI), in Lille's historic city center, marking a new chapter in the Forum's … [Read more...] about Series Mania Announces Ten Selected Projects for its Newest Initiative; the Series Mania Buyers Upfront
