Banijay Rights, the leading distribution arm of Banijay Group, has signed a first-look deal with award-winning Scottish production company, Firecrest Films. The new deal will give Banijay Rights exclusive access to brand new documentaries, factual television series and features from the critically-acclaimed producer. Glasgow-based Firecrest Films has expanded rapidly since taking a minority investment from the Channel 4 Growth Fund in 2017; and in 2018 was named the fastest-growing … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights signs new deal
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all3media takes Inside The Tower of London to North America
Leading independent distributor all3media international has secured it’s first deal for eight-part series Inside the Tower of London as it heads to Smithsonian Channel in North America. Hybrid history series Inside the Tower of London, from all3media group’s Lion Television, is now set to air across the US through a new deal with the Smithsonian Channel. Going behind the scenes at the Tower of London, the 8 x 60’ docuseries combines modern-day adventures with fascinating stories … [Read more...] about all3media takes Inside The Tower of London to North America
Kew Media Distribution secures global sales for non-fiction titles
Leading global distributor Kew Media Distribution, announces that it has secured an important raft of international sales for Kew Media Group partner companies’ thrilling non-fiction titles. The just-inked deals include Travel Channel in the USA who have secured rights to three new non-fiction series; Our House Media’s (OHM) My Paranormal Nightmare (10 x 60’), the extraordinary stories of people experiencing terrifying hauntings during their childhood, as well as Season 2 of KEW’s … [Read more...] about Kew Media Distribution secures global sales for non-fiction titles
Joy Toy, Skybrands and Spreadshirt sign 100% Wolf license agreements
Studio 100 Media presents new licensees for the spanking brand new 100% Wolf just in time for the International Toy Fair. Joy Toy will present a collection of plush figures (25 cm and 30 cm) of the animal characters at the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Joy Toy, Hall 4 A-80). The product range also includes lamps and lights from torches to night lights as well as ceramic products. SkyBrands will create various textile products such as bed linen, pillows and sleeping bags as well as clothing for children … [Read more...] about Joy Toy, Skybrands and Spreadshirt sign 100% Wolf license agreements
DocuBay signs global distribution deal with US-Based 1091
DocuBay, the premium international documentary membership VOD service by IN10 Media Network, announces the acquisition of multiple premium documentary titles from US-based global commercial distribution platform 1091. The deal includes stories on cultural icons such as John Lennon, and controversial Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, both of which are included in DocuBay’s newest ‘bay’ called CrimeBay, focusing on the highly popular true crime genre. The licensed films and new CrimeBay are now … [Read more...] about DocuBay signs global distribution deal with US-Based 1091
ITV Studios to launch landmark natural history series
ITV Studios announced it is the international distribution partner to Plimsoll Productions’ ambitious and innovative new natural history series, A Year on Planet Earth (6 x 60’ international version) for ITV. A Year on Planet Earth is from a highly specialised and multi award-winning blue-chip natural history team, comprising Tom Hugh-Jones, (Planet Earth II), Andrew Jackson (Frozen Planet, Deadly 60) and Dr Martha Holmes (Blue Planet, Life in the Freezer). A unique … [Read more...] about ITV Studios to launch landmark natural history series