Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, today announced five international sales for its new endearing preschool series, Millie Magnificent (52x11). To date, new broadcast partners include YLE (Finland), RTS (Switzerland), SVT (Sweden), HOP (Israel), and Cinetel (Hungary), in addition to the previously announced Canal+ (France) and Treehouse/STACKTV (Canada). Inspired by the best-selling … [Read more...] about Nelvana inks new international sales for original preschool series Millie Magnificent
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Paramount+ announces original drama Little Disasters starring Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner
Paramount+ UK & Ireland today announced the commission of new original drama series LITTLE DISASTERS (6 x 60”), with Diane Kruger (Troy, Inglourious Basterds, In the Fade) and Jo Joyner (The Wives, For Her Sins, Shakespeare & Hathaway) cast in the lead roles as Jess and Liz. The series is produced by Roughcut Television in association with Fremantle who is also distributing internationally. From BAFTA-winning creative team Roughcut Television (COMA, Big Boys) and adapted from the novel … [Read more...] about Paramount+ announces original drama Little Disasters starring Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner
Legendary Poirot actor Sir David Suchet CBE to follow Dame Agatha Christie’s footsteps on world tour
Soho Studios and Two Rivers Media to produce 5 x 1 hour documentary series TRAVELS WITH AGATHA with Sir David Suchet. Channel 4 in the UK, BritBox in North America and the Nordics and SBS in Australia have acquired the series through these deals brokered by Abacus Media Rights who are also handling distribution for rest of world. In the 1920s Agatha Christie embarked on an expedition spanning Canada, Hawaii, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Each episode of TRAVELS WITH AGATHA with … [Read more...] about Legendary Poirot actor Sir David Suchet CBE to follow Dame Agatha Christie’s footsteps on world tour
Indonesia’s Intellectual Property Office wins award in fight against piracy at Interpol Conference
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and its anti-piracy arm, the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), join with the Indonesian Video Streaming Association (AVISI) in congratulating Indonesia’s Intellectual Property Office (Directorate General of Intellectual Property - DJKI) for receiving an award from Interpol and the South Korean National Police for their actions in working with Interpol, South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, the Busan Police and the Indonesian National … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Intellectual Property Office wins award in fight against piracy at Interpol Conference
Amuz Distribution Expands with entire Just For Laughs catalog & Hires Carlos Pacheco as Director of Monetization & OTT
Alex Avon, Chief Revenue Officer of Amuz Distribution announced that, through its parent company of ComediHa!, the company acquired the entire catalog from the Just For Laughs Group and hired Carlos Pacheco as Director of Monetization & OTT. The Just For Laugh Group assets increase the Amuz Distribution catalog by over 1,000 hours of comedy programming with brands: Juste pour rire, Just For Laughs, the Gags, and their audio-visual catalogue. Carlos Pacheco comes to Amuz Distribution with … [Read more...] about Amuz Distribution Expands with entire Just For Laughs catalog & Hires Carlos Pacheco as Director of Monetization & OTT
Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
Gaumont has announced the promotion of Sebastien Rossi to Creative Director of Gaumont's Animation, Kids & Family division. He will report to Terry Kalagian, President of Gaumont Animation, Kids & Family. In his new role as Creative Director, he will work closely with Gaumont Animation executives to develop and produce leading series and films for the global market, originating from France and Europe. He will also work closely with clients and buyers to deliver premium content that … [Read more...] about Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division