Seven.One Studios International closed a raft of European and Australian deals across its scripted slate, following a successful MIPCOM. Deals have been concluded for a range of English-language series including long-running premium dramas and young-skewing comedies. Season four of the hit period crime drama Vienna Blood (S4: 2 x 90’ or 4 x 45’; total episodes: 11 x 90' or 22 x 45'), which launched at MIPCOM 2024, has sold to Mediawan Rights for French-speaking Europe, RTP Portugal, Movistar … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International inks slate of deals across its scripted slate
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OUTtv expands reach in New Zealand joining Prime Video as an add-on subscription and original commission
OUTtv, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ streaming service, has launched on Prime Video in New Zealand as an add-on subscription, as well as co-commissioning Winner Winner Chicken Dinner with TVNZ, produced by Warner Bros International Television Production New Zealand. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner is an outrageous new game show, hosted by leading New Zealand drag queens, Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it. Each episode they invite three unsuspecting members of the general public into their living room to go … [Read more...] about OUTtv expands reach in New Zealand joining Prime Video as an add-on subscription and original commission
Citadel: Honey Bunny Was Prime Video’s Most Watched Series Globally This Weekend
Prime Video has revealed that the Indian Original spy series Citadel: Honey Bunny, born from the world of Citadel, was the most watched series on Prime Video worldwide in its launch weekend. The Indian series directed by Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK) and starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha, has drawn in huge global audiences, streamed in 200 countries worldwide. The series was in the Top 10 in almost 150 countries, including US, UK, France, Italy, Australia, Canada, Brazil, and UAE, … [Read more...] about Citadel: Honey Bunny Was Prime Video’s Most Watched Series Globally This Weekend
BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
The BBC World Service has announced the launch of Purple Heart Warriors, a six-part drama inspired by real events by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita. The series transports audiences to the fields of World War Two alongside the brave young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they battle to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Narrated by Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharpe (The White Lotus), Purple Heart Warriors follows the story of Ken … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
Animotion Media Group Signs Exclusive Deal with ADA
Animotion Media Group, a UAE-based production and distribution company, has announced its new partnership with Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the independent distribution and label services arm of Warner Music Group. Under this agreement, ADA will act as the exclusive distributor of all sound recordings owned and licenced by Animotion Media Group. The distribution deal includes an extensive catalogue of songs from Animotion's popular children's brands, such as The Fixies, Tina and … [Read more...] about Animotion Media Group Signs Exclusive Deal with ADA
Banijay Rights Appoints Sarah Mottershead as VP for Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announcesd the appointment of Sarah Mottershead as VP, Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus. Based in London, Mottershead will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ sales strategy across the Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus. Mottershead was formerly VP, TV Series Sales at STUDIOCANAL TV, managing sales across Central & Eastern Europe, CIS, Africa and Asia. … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Appoints Sarah Mottershead as VP for Middle East, Africa, Israel, Greece & Cyprus
