GMA Network once again charts new grounds for Philippine entertainment, solidifying its place as a one-stop shop for major film studios including Regal Entertainment, Inc., Viva Films, OctoArts Films, and now, Star Cinema. On April 5, the Network hosted a historic contract signing with ABS-CBN to license some of Star Cinema’s most popular and well-loved movies. Present during the virtual event were GMA Network President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice … [Read more...] about GMA Network to air Star Cinema movies in a historic deal with ABS-CBN Corp.
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All3Media International confirms season three of ‘Van Der Valk’
Leading independent distributor All3Media International, in collaboration with co-production partners ARD Degeto (Germany), MASTERPIECE (USA), ITV (UK) and NPO (Holland) confirmed that Company Pictures’ hit detective drama Van der Valk has been commissioned for a third series. The order totals three new 2-hour episodes of the critically acclaimed Amsterdam-set detective drama, which is led by Marc Warren in the titular role of Commissaris Piet Van der Valk. Chris Murray continues as lead … [Read more...] about All3Media International confirms season three of ‘Van Der Valk’
Abacus Media Rights secures World War II documentary and announces first sales
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has acquired Adrian Munsey’s Odyssey Television documentary Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? The Politics of Appeasement and has sold the 2 x 60’ series to SBS Australia and ViacomCBS-owned broadcaster Channel 5 in the UK (who will air the first part of this special tonight at 9:00 p.m. on 5Select). This strikingly topical two-part documentary on the Second World War features several of the world’s leading historians and … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures World War II documentary and announces first sales
BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announce Indonesian adaptation of ‘Doctor Foster’
BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announced a creative collaboration that will see Doctor Foster adapted for an Indonesian audience. Produced by Screenplay Films for Disney+ Hotstar, Doctor Foster is a story of a trusted doctor whose life implodes when she uncovers her husband’s infidelity. The show title in Indonesia will be Mendua (Between Two Hearts). With acclaimed director Pritagita Arianegara (Surga yang Tak Dirindukan 3) at the helm, Mendua will feature award-winning … [Read more...] about BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announce Indonesian adaptation of ‘Doctor Foster’
AVIA OTT Summit ends with optimism for growth in Asia and a strong focus on content and the consumer
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) hosted over 850 delegates and featured over 80 industry leaders at the recent OTT Summit, with conversations revolving a lot on the subject of growth, from subscriber and revenue growth to increased local content investment and an intense focus on the customer. In discussing the outlook for the video industry in Asia, Vivek Couto, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Media Partners Asia (MPA) indicated there remained a lot of room for growth. With … [Read more...] about AVIA OTT Summit ends with optimism for growth in Asia and a strong focus on content and the consumer
Banijay Rights acquires global distribution rights to BBC’s ‘The Drop’ and ‘Extraordinary Portraits’
Banijay Rights announced it has acquired global distribution rights to BBC factual entertainment shows The Drop and Extraordinary Portraits, as this week’s MIPTV gets under way. Created by Renowned Films for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, streetwear competition The Drop (8 x 60’) sees the UK’s most promising up-and-coming creative entrepreneurs go head-to-head to win the chance to have their first clothing line stocked in a major UK retailer. Across the competitive business format, the … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights acquires global distribution rights to BBC’s ‘The Drop’ and ‘Extraordinary Portraits’