Fremantle has announced a collaboration with PBS Distribution – acting as a YouTube content partner. The partnership spans four shows, including three shows for kids, as well as one cooking series. The effort is focused on the launch and growth of dedicated YouTube channels for Jacques Pépin, produced by KQED (Worldwide), Arthur, produced by GBH (Worldwide excluding US), Peep and the Big Wide World, produced by GBH (Worldwide excluding CA) and Piripenguins, produced by Eaglet Films and Red Monk … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces digital initiative with PBS Distribution to grow iconic brands on YouTube
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A Selection of NHK Dramas go to Netflix
NHK President Tatsuhiko Inoue announced at the monthly press conference that NHK has reached an agreement with Netflix to sequentially release a total of 19 popular past drama titles worldwide. The selection includes titles originally broadcast in flagship slots such as the Taiga Drama (period drama series), Morning Drama Series, and Drama 10, with the aim of further strengthening the international reach of NHK’s content and the global dissemination of Japanese culture. NHK dramas have long … [Read more...] about A Selection of NHK Dramas go to Netflix
Beach House Pictures Announces Two New Documentaries Distributed By Fremantle
Beach House Pictures, a Fremantle label, has announced two new documentaries, Panda School, and Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor. Panda School (3x60) is a heartwarming docuseries that introduces a class of adorable panda cubs learning what it takes to survive in the wild, at a state-of-the-art facility hidden in the cloud forested mountains of China’s Sichuan Province. The series is narrated by stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Jimmy O. Yang, widely recognized for his roles in … [Read more...] about Beach House Pictures Announces Two New Documentaries Distributed By Fremantle
Radar appoints John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios
Radar, the successful digital business of WTFN, one of Australia’s leading content companies, has announced the appointment of John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios. In this newly created role at the rapidly evolving company, Cameron, who is based in the UK, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Radar’s digital channel network; devising and implementing channel monetisation strategies along with the smooth delivery of content across the 25+ digital channels … [Read more...] about Radar appoints John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios
All3Media International reveals new premium deals for George Kay’s Gone
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a round of new premium partners for Gone, the acclaimed, hit drama from multi-award-winning writer George Kay (Hijack, The Long Shadow), produced by New Pictures (The Long Shadow, Des, Catherine the Great) in association with Kay’s Observatory Pictures. Today, the series has also earned international recognition with a Golden Nymph Award nomination from the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which will see it compete for Best … [Read more...] about All3Media International reveals new premium deals for George Kay’s Gone
Autentic Expands Boréales Deal Following The Archipelago Co-Financing
Documentary distributor Autentic has acquired over 20 hours from the back catalogue of French production company Boréales, adding new premium factual programming to its distribution line-up. Autentic has previously come on board as co-financing partner on The Archipelago (2 x 52’), Boréales’ latest blue-chip documentary currently in production and set for delivery this summer. The two-part natural history documentary explores tropical island ecosystems across the globe and reveals how geology … [Read more...] about Autentic Expands Boréales Deal Following The Archipelago Co-Financing
