Blue Ant Rights has announced the sale of its factual entertainment series Engineering from Above (8 x 60’), produced by Blue Ant Studios, to HISTORY Channel® in the U.S.. Announced at MIPCOM, the deal follows the successful partnership with The HISTORY Channel on the series Mysteries from Above (38 x 60’, Blue Ant Studios). The sale of this self-commissioned spinoff underscores Blue Ant Studios’ commitment to investing in and exporting enduring franchises. “Our factual entertainment … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Rights Closes Deal with The HISTORY Channel® in the U.S. for Engineering from Above
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PCCW Media’s The Season produced in partnership with SK Global heads to US on Hulu
PCCW Media has announced that its six-part premium drama series THE SEASON, produced in partnership with global entertainment company SK Global (Crazy Rich Asians, Thai Cave Rescue, Delhi Crime), was acquired by Hulu for U.S. distribution earlier this year. Additionally, Fremantle has signed on to lead international sales, with the support of De Maio Entertainment, launching this October at MIPCOM. The show was commissioned by Viu and will air in its 15 markets as a Viu Original. The English … [Read more...] about PCCW Media’s The Season produced in partnership with SK Global heads to US on Hulu
Whatever Pictures unveils scripted slate for MIPCOM
Finnish production company Whatever Pictures today unveils its slate of high-end, scripted series ahead of MIPCOM, featuring the action-driven crime thriller series Transporter (6x45’). Iceland’s Glassriver has boarded the series as co-producers and broadcaster Síminn has commissioned the series for Iceland. MTV has acquired the series for Finland. The growing slate of globally resonant scripted series follows the recent launch of Whatever Pictures, formed by the merger of Finnish scripted … [Read more...] about Whatever Pictures unveils scripted slate for MIPCOM
Eccho Rights to represent three new movies from Karamel Yapim
International distributor Eccho Rights will present three new TV movies at MIPCOM. THE PERFECT STAY, STOLEN HEARTS and THE LOVE GAME are all produced by Karamel Yapim, the Turkish outfit behind renowned drama series including Redemption, Legacy and The Promise. Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama, “We have enjoyed huge success with a string of powerful drama series from Karamel Yapim, who consistently deliver relatable, emotional storytelling. These warm, fun and family-friendly movies … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights to represent three new movies from Karamel Yapim
Sphere Abacus presents an array of high-quality programming for MIPCOM
Ahead of MIPCOM 2025, leading UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) highlights a number of high quality scripted and unscripted shows available to buyers at the market. Among the many brand-new titles in the company’s extensive and diverse content portfolio, Sphere Abacus will present drama and comedy series: Small Prophets (BBC), Hunting Alice Bell (Channel 4), Pierre (Channel 4), Bell Media’s Heated Rivalry (Crave) and the second season of Sphere Media’s Small Achievable Goals (CBC). The … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus presents an array of high-quality programming for MIPCOM
Premium tween spy series The Lady Grace Mysteries marks official launch at MIPCOM
This MIPCOM sees the official launch of the highly-anticipated tween drama spy series The Lady Grace Mysteries, a Cottonwood Media and Coolabi Group Production, in co-production with ZDF Studios, commissioned by BBC Children’s and Education and ZDF (with pre-sale to France Télévisions, and support from North East Screen and NEScreen Industries Partnership). To mark the launch of The Lady Grace Mysteries (10 x 24’) which is budgeted at 9.5M euros distributors Federation Kids & Family and ZDF … [Read more...] about Premium tween spy series The Lady Grace Mysteries marks official launch at MIPCOM
