Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, announces sales of Butchers of the Bayou, a 4 x 60’ uncompromising documentary mini-series set in America’s Deep South, to Prime Video for UK and Ireland. In addition, A&E has licensed the series for the rest of the world. Produced by Peninsula Television for A&E Network and Prime Video and directed by David Harvey (Bloodline Detectives, Green Eyed Killers), Butchers of the Bayou is executive produced by Elaine Frontain … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights sells true crime documentary mini-series ‘Butchers of the Bayou’ to Prime Video, A+E
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Studio Hamburg Enterprises announces new name, OneGate Media
German distributor Studio Hamburg Enterprises announced it will operate under the new name of “OneGate Media”, with Tania Reichert-Facilides as Managing Director. Founded over 60 years ago as a subsidiary of NDR, OneGate Media is part of the Studio Hamburg Group, one of the top production houses in Germany. Covering worldwide distribution for TV content, its 70 employees are based across its three offices in Hamburg, Munich and Berlin. The sales team consists of 6 divisions, separated … [Read more...] about Studio Hamburg Enterprises announces new name, OneGate Media
BBC Studios and KT Corporation strengthen partnership with ‘Kids Land Nature Encyclopedia Series’ 3
BBC Studios and South Korean IPTV service provider KT Corporation is to renew their partnership for Kids Land Nature Encyclopedia Series 3 featuring Pororo, the Little Penguin as the main narrator of BBC Studios natural history content. The series serves as complementary content to the BBC Studios premium natural history documentaries hosted on Olleh TV and will showcase the addition of two titles, namely, Wild Metropolis and Animal Babies: First Year On Earth, along with its original suite of … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and KT Corporation strengthen partnership with ‘Kids Land Nature Encyclopedia Series’ 3
Keshet International acquires biopic ‘Cuba Libre’ for MIPCOM 2022
Keshet International (KI), the global content producer and distributor, has secured the international distribution rights to the hotly contested six-part biopic drama Cuba Libre for its scripted slate at MIPCOM 2022. Produced by Hop! Films for Portugal’s public service broadcaster RTP with new-comer Beatriz Godinho in the lead role of Annie, Cuba Libre (6x45’) tells the true story of a young Portuguese woman who gave everything to the Cuban revolution and Che Guevara, including … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires biopic ‘Cuba Libre’ for MIPCOM 2022
Lineup Industries partners with Gil Formats for international representation, content development
Independent international distribution company Lineup Industries is expanding its distribution slate, signing a deal with Israel’s Gil Formats to represent the company’s content slate for global sales. Additionally, the two format specialists are establishing a creative fund to develop in-house and third-party formats for broadcasters and platforms in Israel, Europe, and the US. The distribution deal incorporates all Gil Formats’ series including hits such as Life on Duty, Capturing … [Read more...] about Lineup Industries partners with Gil Formats for international representation, content development
Kansai TV’s ‘Elpis’ selected as Asian World Premiere at MIPCOM Cannes
RX France (formerly Reed Midem) and Kansai TV announced that the event series Elpis will be this year’s Asian World Premiere at International Co-Production and Entertainment Content Market, MIPCOM CANNES (17-20 October). Staged on Tuesday 18 October at 18.30 (CET) in the world-famous Grand Auditorium in Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, the premiere screening will be followed by a Q&A with cast member Toko Miura (star of 2021 Best Foreign Language Academy Award ® winner Drive My Car) … [Read more...] about Kansai TV’s ‘Elpis’ selected as Asian World Premiere at MIPCOM Cannes