International distributor Eccho Rights has recruited Melis Hamamcioglu as Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales.Hamamcioglu joins Eccho Rights from Calinos Entertainment, where she has been International Content Sales Director for the past three and a half years, having previously held various sales and acquisitions roles at Fox Networks Group and Digiturk (now beIN). She will be joining the team at Eccho’s London office, which opened in 2021. At Eccho Rights, in addition to … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights announces new digital acquisition and sales director in London
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ZED to adapt ‘Chasing Dragons: The Forgotten Knight of the Round Table’ for television
ZED (Manuel Catteau) will adapt for television "Chasing Dragons: The Forgotten Knight of the Round Table" a previously unknown medieval novel from the universe of the Arthurian legend, and that has just been reassembled at the end of a 10-year quest. This exceptional novel has been reconstructed by the medievalist historian Emanuele Arioli after 10 years of an outstanding quest that led him to several European countries. Written in the 13th century, this novel is one of the first to tell … [Read more...] about ZED to adapt ‘Chasing Dragons: The Forgotten Knight of the Round Table’ for television
Harbour Rights announces new content sales to major broadcasters
Harbour Rights licensed the 1st season of fishing series ON THE FLY 6x30’ to Discovery Asia. Paul Arden is on an adventurous fishing trip through Malaysia. It is a mix of nail-biting, adrenalin-fueled fishing sequences with Paul battling with exotic fish and quiet moments to soak in the natural beauty of the wild. With the pandemic under control, travel begins again, and people must be looking for new accommodation ideas. Tokyovision picked up THE BUSINESS OF UNUSUAL ACCOMMODATION 1x58’ … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announces new content sales to major broadcasters
Fremantle feeds global appetite for Jamie Oliver with a raft of new deals
Fremantle and Jamie Oliver are continuing to build on the success of their partnership to bring the British chef’s cooking shows to audiences around the world with a raft of new deals including the creation of a dedicated FAST channel, The Jamie Oliver Channel. Launching on Amazon’s Freevee on 30th June, the free ad-supported video streaming service will give US fans access to a catalogue of shows including American Road Trip, 30 Minute Meals and Jamie’s Kitchen. … [Read more...] about Fremantle feeds global appetite for Jamie Oliver with a raft of new deals
Warner Bros. Discovery partners with Shell in ‘Dare to Ride’
Warner Bros. Discovery has partnered with Shell for a brand-new, adrenaline-filled show, Dare to Ride, which premiered on Discovery Southeast Asia (SEA) and India on June 25, 2022. Dare to Ride showcases some of Asia's most accomplished riders as they attempt to conquer the region's most iconic routes with just their bikes, their wits, and their technical know-how. The show is narrated by Steve Crombie, a world-renowned professional adventure motorcyclist who has already conquered many … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery partners with Shell in ‘Dare to Ride’
Toonz Media Group partners with Leadbelly Productions and NXT GEN Brand Marketing for ‘Creepy Candy’
Global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group is partnering with Leadbelly Productions to co-produce a brand-new animation property titled Creepy Candy. Developed by multi-award-winning creator and founding president of Leadbelly Productions, Alan Jude Summa, Creepy Candy is targeted at children ages 4-11. Season one of the 2D animation show will include 26 episodes of 3 minutes and is slated to be launched in October 2022. The project's first phase will also include producing a … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group partners with Leadbelly Productions and NXT GEN Brand Marketing for ‘Creepy Candy’