FremantleMedia International (FMI) is set to satisfy the appetites of international audiences with its latest deal with BBC Productions for the global distribution rights (excluding the UK and EIRE) of Simply Nigella (6x30’). Starring the internationally renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson, Simply Nigella will make its debut to TV buyers at the upcoming MIPCOM and air on the UK’s BBC 2 later this year. Inspiring and uplifting, Simply Nigella introduces viewers to a … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia inks deal with BBC Productions
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Beyond Distribution welcomes more Debbie Travis
Beyond Distribution is thrilled to announce their new title from Whalley-Abbey Media, Building La Dolce Vita With Debbie Travis. The series follows design icon Debbie Travis as she risks her life savings to buy and transform a 13th century medieval watchtower and farmhouse into an exclusive women’s Tuscan retreat. The 6 x 30 minute series, commissioned by Canal Vie Canada, is in the final stages of production and will launch internationally with Beyond at MIPCOM. Inspiring, touching and … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution welcomes more Debbie Travis
KCON 2015 USA wows fans
Los Angeles, USA – CJ E&M announced that over 75,000 fans attended KCON 2015 USA (58,000 fans converged on the flagship event in LA, and another 17,000 celebrating KCON’s arrival to the East Coast), which presented all aspects of Korean entertainment from July 31 through August 2 at STAPLES Center in Downtown Los Angeles, as well as the one day convention and concert held at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on August 8. In its fourth year, KCON LA hosted two nights of the M … [Read more...] about KCON 2015 USA wows fans
ScreenSingapore introduces SAFF Project Market
Singapore – ScreenSingapore (SS) 2015, Southeast Asia’s marketplace for filmed entertainment is back this year with a brand new feature; the Southeast Asian Film Financing (SAFF) Project Market. As the first of its kind to be featured at SS, the SAFF Project Market will take place from 2-4 December 2015. Co-located with the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), the SAFF Project Market is held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore and in partnership with the Southeast Asian Audio-Visual … [Read more...] about ScreenSingapore introduces SAFF Project Market
John Yorke as International script mentor
World-renowned drama executive John Yorke has been announced as the International Script Mentor for FremantleMedia’s Blue Sky Drama Initiative, which is funded through Screen Australia’s Enterprise programme. The Blue Sky Drama Initiative is a programme for the development of ambitious, original and compelling drama series, by Australians for local and international audiences. Yorke is a highly respected figure in quality and award-winning British drama, with his name attached to … [Read more...] about John Yorke as International script mentor
Digital Matters in SMF
Singapore – The Media Development Authority Singapore (MDA) is pleased to welcome a new constituent event, Digital Matters, on board the Singapore Media Festival (SMF). This enhances the digital element of the festival. Organised by award-winning content and events company Branded Ltd., Digital Matters is a pioneering Business-To-Business-To-Fan (B2B2Fan) event in Asia that unlocks new insights in the creation of online content and their uses. Digital Matters -- previously held in May 2013 … [Read more...] about Digital Matters in SMF
