Gaumont has announced the first sales of its comedy-action-fantasy series, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (20 x 22’), to free TV channels ZDF/KiKA in Germany – premiering October 7 – and MTVA in Hungary. This Netflix original series, produced in CGI animation and aimed at children aged 8 to 12, is based on the popular comic book Usagi Yojimbo by award-winning author Stan Sakai. The adaptation follows the adventures of Yuichi Usagi, a descendant of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, on his … [Read more...] about Gaumont unveils first sales of new series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles
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Studio 100 International Appoints Lucrecia Maganini as Manager Sales & Acquisitions for its Film Slate
Studio 100 International, a leading name in kids & family entertainment has announced the assignment of Lucrecia Magnanini as Manager Sales & Acquisitions for international movie projects of its subsidiary Studio 100 Film. Lucrecia brings a wealth of experience in film sales, acquisitions, and international marketing distribution, significantly strengthening the sales team to further expand its global footprint. Lucrecia joins Studio 100 International with an impressive background, … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International Appoints Lucrecia Maganini as Manager Sales & Acquisitions for its Film Slate
Escapade Media to launch Planet Fungi’s new documentary film Follow the Rain at MIPCOM
Leading development and distribution company Escapade Media announces exquisite new documentary Follow the Rain, created by Planet Fungi, will launch to international buyers at MIPCOM next month. Currently available on Netflix across Australia and New Zealand, the 1 x 79’ / 1 x 60’ film which follows the rain to discover both known and new fungi species, was produced in 4K by world famous fungi hunters, filmmaker Catherine Marciniak and renown photographer Stephen Axford. Escapade Media … [Read more...] about Escapade Media to launch Planet Fungi’s new documentary film Follow the Rain at MIPCOM
BBC Studios strikes distribution rights for Norway’s Montreux Film & Fjernsyn’s format Nation’s Dumbest
BBC Studios has confirmed it has secured international distribution rights to Norwegian based Montreux Film and Fjernsyn’s gameshow format, Nation’s Dumbest. Nation’s Dumbest is the first ever television show where the loser is the winner. 12 celebrities fight it out to be eliminated from the competition as quickly as possible to avoid being crowned the nation’s dumbest. From influencers to wrestlers, comedians to politicians, the contestants are put to the test in a series of entertaining … [Read more...] about BBC Studios strikes distribution rights for Norway’s Montreux Film & Fjernsyn’s format Nation’s Dumbest
GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced the company’s continued growth with a new digital strategy, with soon-to-launch FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) Channels and AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) distribution platforms. Industry veteran Will Marks was retained to develop and implement the forward-facing strategy. He will attend MIPCOM next month to expand the Company’s relationship with content and distribution partners. Two FAST channels are planned for launch in Q4 ‘24 across … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role as SPE CEO, and that Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s current Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will assume leadership of SPE as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO