The 24th edition of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s global and leading entertainment content market and conference, closed its doors for 2023 on an exceptional note this December 8, with a congregation of 4,511 trade professionals, including 911 buyers from 55 countries and regions, reflecting the industry’s continued confidence in the annual Asian event. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF said, "Despite industry uncertainties, Asia remains an important region. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s media & entertainment industry returned in full force at ATF 2023
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VICE Studios Shines Beyond Filmfare Win; Spotlight on Groundbreaking Series Rainbow Rishta
Trailblazing production house Vice Studios, is making headlines not only for its recent Filmfare win for Best Non-fiction Original of 2023 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' but also for its groundbreaking show ‘Rainbow Rishta’, which has been receiving widespread acclaim for its bold exploration of the LGBTQI community. 'Cinema Marte Dum Tak' is Vice Studio’s first series created for Amazon Prime Video, the second of which, 'Rainbow Rishta', creatively led by filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar, was released just … [Read more...] about VICE Studios Shines Beyond Filmfare Win; Spotlight on Groundbreaking Series Rainbow Rishta
Stan acquires Malaysian adaptation of The Bridge
Double Vision, the leading Malaysian production arm of the Vision New Media group, is delighted to announce that both seasons (20 x 60’) of its localised version of Hans Rosenfeldt’s hit Scandi series The Bridge have sold to Stan, Australia’s leading local streaming service. The agreement, brokered by Lyle Bettson-Barker, SVP Australia and New Zealand from Banijay Rights, represents the first time that Stan has acquired a Malaysian drama series. The Asian version of The Bridge was … [Read more...] about Stan acquires Malaysian adaptation of The Bridge
All3Media International secures distribution for Nutopia’s Jesus Christ docu-drama
All3Media International will be handling the international distribution rights for Nutopia’s upcoming docu-drama "Jesus Crown of Thorns" (w/t), directed by Hereward Pelling (The Lost Pirate Kingdom). Filming begins in Morocco in February 2024. Produced by the creators of “The Last Czars (Netflix)” in association with Fox Nation, this docu-drama series reimagines Jesus Christ's story as a gripping political thriller. Told in a raw and authentic way, “Jesus Crown of Thorns (w/t)” sets his life … [Read more...] about All3Media International secures distribution for Nutopia’s Jesus Christ docu-drama
GRB Media Ranch Closes Licensing Deal with Foxtel Group
GRB Media Ranch Co-Principals, Gary R. Benz and Sophie Ferron announced that they closed a licensing deal for one of its top selling true-crime series, On the Case with Foxtel Group in Australia. The deal was brokered by GRB Media Ranch APAC sales rep Torquil Macneal. Foxtel Group acquired Season 11 of On the Case which has aired all 10 previous seasons since 2012. The long-standing series has been distributed into 185 territories. Season 11 is set to air in the first quarter of 2024. On … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Closes Licensing Deal with Foxtel Group
Eccho Rights Acquires Worldwide Rights to New Turkish Drama I Am Mother
Eccho Rights is thrilled to announce the acquisition of worldwide rights to the Turkish drama “I Am Mother (Original Title: Sandık Kokusu)”, a captivating tv series produced by the renowned O3 Medya. Set to premiere on Wednesday, December 6, on Turkey’s Show TV, ‘I Am Mother’ tells the poignant story of a woman who carries her mother's pain all her life, is tested by her child and split in between two men reveals all the realities of life. The series boasts a star-studded cast including Özge … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights Acquires Worldwide Rights to New Turkish Drama I Am Mother
