Corus Entertainment’s Waterside Studios, an IP and production venture focused on bringing premium scripted Canadian content for youth and primetime audiences internationally, announced today two new development deals. The studio is set to produce live-action television adaptations of Marcela Citterio’s The Girl who Didn’t Want to be a Princess and Uma Ghost for young adults around the globe. “Waterside Studios is honoured to bring to life two great stories from a fantastic storyteller who … [Read more...] about Waterside Studios signs two live action development deals with Latin author Marcela Citterio
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Nathalie Garcia to join ITV Studios and head up newly established ITV Studios Iberia
ITV Studios announced that leading entertainment executive Nathalie Garcia is joining its major international production group as Managing Director of ITV Studios Iberia on 1 November. The new entity will be the exclusive home of ITV Studios’ formats in Spain such as The Voice (La Voz), The Voice Kids (La Voz Kids) and The Chase (El Cazador). Nathalie joins ITV Studios from Fremantle Spain where she held the position of CEO for nine years. During her tenure she oversaw the production of … [Read more...] about Nathalie Garcia to join ITV Studios and head up newly established ITV Studios Iberia
Disney+ APAC Originals receive eight awards at Busan International Film Festival
Disney+ APAC Originals received eight awards at the 2023 Asia Content Awards & Global OTT Awards ceremony, hosted at the Busan International Film Festival. Moving was presented with six awards, including the prestigious Best Creative Award - given in honor of content that has delivered the most notable achievements among the nominations – as well as Best Visual Effects. Screenwriter Kangfull was honored with the Best Writer award, with Moving cast members Ryu Seungryong, Lee Jungha, and … [Read more...] about Disney+ APAC Originals receive eight awards at Busan International Film Festival
MoU Signed for IP Acquisition of Singapore Romantic Fantasy Drama by Korean Company
On the sidelines of the 2023 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at a closed-door ceremony between Singapore’s Ochre Pictures and South Korea’s One Entertainment to acquire the Intellectual Property (IP) rights for Café Verita, a drama series that blends romance and fantasy, as well as potential IPs of current and new works by Ochre Pictures. The signing of this MoU witnessed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), … [Read more...] about MoU Signed for IP Acquisition of Singapore Romantic Fantasy Drama by Korean Company
Bomanbridge announces slate of new series for MIPCOM
Bomanbridge Media, Singapore’s leading independent content distribution and production company, gears up for MIPCOM with a number of new series across both Factual and Kids. The company’s new Factual slate is headed by 2-year project The Great Wall with Ash Dykes (6x60’), which delivers in October 2023. This co-production with Zig Zag Productions, Insight TV and China’s CICC and CMG follows the extreme athlete and adventurer as he is given the unique opportunity to explore The Great Wall of … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge announces slate of new series for MIPCOM
JioCinema to launch the Indian adaptation of iconic global reality series Temptation Island
Post the astounding success of Bigg Boss OTT, JioCinema, India’s leading streaming platform is all set to launch the Indian adaptation of the globally renowned reality series, Temptation Island. The iconic series that is one of the biggest dating reality shows in the world is an exciting addition to JioCinema’s rich repertoire of unscripted content. For the first time ever in India, couples will be seen putting their relationship to test in front of the entire nation in the enchanting setting of … [Read more...] about JioCinema to launch the Indian adaptation of iconic global reality series Temptation Island
