Channel 4 has commissioned an audacious new comedy series from Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions (The Responder, Wedding Season). Written and created by Camilla Whitehill, Big Mood is a vivacious and rebellious portrayal of female friendship when infiltrated by the complexities of a serious mental illness. The six-part series will explore the messy pitfalls and idiosyncrasies of navigating adulthood through wicked humour, daft anecdotes, and unsettling … [Read more...] about Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West to star in new Channel 4 comedy Big Mood
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CABSAT returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for 2023, on track to reveal the next frontier of content
CABSAT 2023, the flagship event for broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and digital media and entertainment industries is set to attract more than 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and 120 speakers, and have over 120 countries represented when it is held from May 16 to 18, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With the Middle East media and entertainment market expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.79% over the forecast period 2021 – 2026; the region remains one of the … [Read more...] about CABSAT returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for 2023, on track to reveal the next frontier of content
Freedom Scripted pens first look deal with All3Media International
Scottish indie Freedom Scripted today announces it has signed a first look distribution deal with All3Media International. Having secured investment from C4 Indie Growth Fund last summer, the deal will see Glasgow based Freedom partnering with All3Media International on its diverse scripted slate. The focus of which is on thought provoking, character-led drama. Further slate announcements will be released in the coming months. Freedom Scripted MD Mike Ellen says: ‘Freedom are super excited … [Read more...] about Freedom Scripted pens first look deal with All3Media International
Fremantle and Japan’s Kansai TV partner on Quiz Pong
Fremantle and Kansai TV have announced the launch of new entertainment format Quiz Pong following a co-development deal initially revealed at MIPCOM 2022. Kansai TV saw a successful launch for Quiz Pong in Japan last month. Fremantle will handle the production and global distribution of the format, building on Fremantle’s successful track record selling and producing Fuji Group shows from Japan around the world including Hole In The Wall, The … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Japan’s Kansai TV partner on Quiz Pong
Love & Death to stream exlcusively on ITVX this autumn
ITVX confirmed that HBO Max Original Love & Death will get its exclusive UK debut on the streaming platform this autumn. The hotly anticipated series focuses on two church going couples, enjoying small town family life in Texas, until somebody picks up an axe.The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Elizabeth Marvel, Tom Pelphrey, Krysten Ritter and Keir Gilchrist. The HBO Max Original is co-produced by Lionsgate. Executive producers: David E. Kelley (who … [Read more...] about Love & Death to stream exlcusively on ITVX this autumn
FIFTH SEASON strengthens television distribution team in EME
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON (formerly Endeavor Content) has made a raft of appointments and promotions across its expanding EMEA Television Distribution team. Led by the recently promoted President of Television Distribution, Prentiss Fraser, FIFTH SEASON’s Television Distribution team is headquartered in London, with executives located in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stockholm, Rome, Colombia and Beijing. Jennifer Ebell has been upped from SVP … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON strengthens television distribution team in EME