A brand new independent production company with a focus on premium scripted content has opened in London. Alef UK, headed by leading writer/director Gilles Bannier (Blue Lights, Trigger Point) as Creative Director, is set to develop, create and produce high-end scripted programming for global platforms and broadcasters. A stand-alone subsidiary of Paris-based, award-winning production house Alef One, led by Nora Melhli (The Tunnel, Carlos Ghosn: The Last Flight), Alef UK will build its own … [Read more...] about Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
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BBC World Service Launches New Global China Unit
The BBC World Service has announced the creation of the Global China Unit, a new team that will focus on reporting stories on the country’s role in the world. The team will produce a range of original journalism that will be available on the World Service and wider BBC platforms. It will look to answer how China’s economic rise and global influence impacts the rest of the world through analytical, investigative and human interest stories. Liz Gibbons, BBC Executive News Editor, says: “It … [Read more...] about BBC World Service Launches New Global China Unit
Warner Chappell’s Helen Wiltshire joins Film & TV music licensing platform SphereTrax
SphereTrax, the music licensing and sync gallery, today announces the appointment of Helen Wiltshire as Head of Sync, Sales and Marketing. Wiltshire joins from her role as International Sync Manager at music giant Warner Chappell, the publishing subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Wiltshire brings with her 15 years of experience in the music industry working across catalogues and major deals with headline artists from the likes of Stormzy, Raye, Radiohead, David Bowie, The Prodigy, Skepta, The … [Read more...] about Warner Chappell’s Helen Wiltshire joins Film & TV music licensing platform SphereTrax
Prime Video and MGM International Launch MGM+ on Prime Video Channels
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has launched MGM+ on Prime Video Channels. MGM+ offers an extensive and enthralling selection of entertainment including critically acclaimed and popular series, blockbuster movies and timeless classics primarily from the iconic Hollywood studio, MGM. Prime members can purchase an annual add-on subscription to MGM+ at a special price of ₹599 per year. With an add-on subscription to MGM+ on Prime Video Channels, Prime members can enjoy … [Read more...] about Prime Video and MGM International Launch MGM+ on Prime Video Channels
GoQuest Media Strikes Option Deal For Dreamed Series Troll Farm
Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has inked an option agreement with Mumbai-based MadLab Films for the Lithuanian comedy-drama series Troll Farm. Abhijeet Khuman and Gaurav Shukla, the creative duo of MadLab Films will develop the project and adapt the five-part drama for Indian audiences. The duo is renowned for the highly successful series "Asur: Welcome To The Darkside", 2023's most popular Indian show on IMDb and the 50th most popular worldwide, generating 30 million … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media Strikes Option Deal For Dreamed Series Troll Farm
Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
The Future of Video India conference welcomed over 130 senior government and industry leaders in Mumbai for a day of discussions centered around one of the most vibrant and burgeoning video markets in the world. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), opened the conference with optimism about the industry. The MIB hopes to see the current $30bn industry grow to $100bn in the next … [Read more...] about Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer