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’
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BBC Studios and ZEE5 reveal the trailer for Indian adaptation of modern thriller ‘Gaalivaana’
Gaalivaana, the Indian adaptation of BBC modern thriller, One Of Us, marks BBC Studios’ first foray into the premium regional scripted market of India. The Indian adaptation will be headlined by Radikaa Sarathkumar and Sai Kumar, popularly known as dialogue king of Telugu, together with a sterling cast formed by Chandini Chowdary, Nandini Rai, Chaitanya Krishna, Thagubothu Ramesh, Saranya Pradeep and Ashritha Vemuganti. Directed by Sharan Kopisetty and produced by BBC Studios India and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and ZEE5 reveal the trailer for Indian adaptation of modern thriller ‘Gaalivaana’
Keshet International unveils its Spring 2022 slate ahead of MIPTV
Keshet International has revealed its Spring 2022 slate at a virtual preview event for international buyers, headlined by a raft of newly acquired factual shows, foreign-language dramas, and formats - including Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? (UK), Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness (UK), Roomies (Finland), Storm Lara (Belgium), Deep Crime Unit (Japan), Question Team (UK) and Family Dinner Date (Israel). Keren Shahar, KI’s COO and President of Distribution, says, “We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Keshet International unveils its Spring 2022 slate ahead of MIPTV
Quintus Studios and Middlechild Production to co-produce ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Rescues’
Quintus Studios, the international factual content distributor and channel owner announced a partnership with UK indie Middlechild Productions to produce a new 6 x 60’ series documenting extraordinary real-life stories of human stories of survival. The World’s Most Dangerous Rescues, which German free-to-air television channel WELT has boarded as a pre-sale partner for a pilot episode following its presentation at Quintus Studios’ Co-Pro Club initiative, offers an in-depth look at some of the … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios and Middlechild Production to co-produce ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Rescues’
Prime Entertainment Group signs new deal with NHK for ‘Vanille, A Caribbean Tale’
Paris-based distributor, Prime Entertainment Group, has recently secured a deal with NHK bringing the award-winning short film Vanille, A Caribbean Tale to a Japanese audience. NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai) is a Japanese public broadcaster delivering a diverse range of Impartial, and high-quality programs. Since 1995, the company has been a cultural hub that connects Japan to a global market through its wide selection of series, podcasts and radio segments. Vanille, A Caribbean Tale has strongly … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment Group signs new deal with NHK for ‘Vanille, A Caribbean Tale’
Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate
Netflix announced that it is developing 15 unscripted projects, seven of which are already available or launching this year. The new slate includes a rich variety of genres, from comedy, reality television to documentaries. Fans of dating shows can look forward to Love Village as well as a new season of The Future Diary, while Love is Blind: Japan is now casting for its second season, which is set to launch next year. Netflix is also rolling out a wide selection of documentaries ranging … [Read more...] about Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate