Munich – Red Arrow Entertainment Group has acquired a majority stake in U.S.-based production company Half Yard Productions. Since its founding in 2006, Half Yard has established itself as a leading U.S. creator and producer of reality series, factual entertainment formats and documentaries. Half Yard is well known for its wedding programming in the U.S., having created the wedding franchises Say Yes to the Dress, I Found the Gown and Randy to the Rescue for … [Read more...] about Red Arrow acquires U.S.-based Half Yard Productions
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MIPTV: FremantleMedia ​to distribute CNN’s “The Sixties”
London – FremantleMedia International further expands its factual portfolio with the acquisition of global distribution rights (excluding the U.S.) to The Sixties, a 10 x 60’ documentary series from CNN Originals. The series is executive produced for CNN/U.S. by the multiple EMMY® Award-winning producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman (HBO’s John Adams, The Pacific, and Game Change) of Playtone; and the EMMY® Award-winning producer Mark Herzog … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia ​to distribute CNN’s “The Sixties”
MTG acquires 75% of Trace
Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ.) (‘MTG’ or ‘the Group’), the international entertainment group, announced on February 25 that it has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of Trace Partners SAS (‘Trace’), the France-based youth media brand and global pay-TV channel operator that has distribution agreements with third party network operators in 160 countries worldwide, including all 55 countries in Africa. The stake is being acquired from Citizen Capital, … [Read more...] about MTG acquires 75% of Trace
Nick to air “Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks” in 2015
Paris – Philippe Soutter, President of international brand management company PGS Entertainment, announced on February 24 that Nickelodeon will air the brand new CG-animated series ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks on more than 70 Nickelodeon channels internationally (excluding North America and Brazil). The series, created by Janice Karman, produced by Bagdasarian Productions and OuiDO! Productions, has been picked up for two seasons (104 episodes X … [Read more...] about Nick to air “Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks” in 2015
ITV acquires “Teen Wolf” producer DiGa
ITV will make an upfront cash payment for a 51% stake in DiGa Vision with a put and call option to buy the remainder of the company. The put and call option could be exercised from between three and six years, with the total amount paid linked to the performance of the company over that period. The multiple paid is similar to the range paid on ITV’s previous acquisitions. The acquisition represents another step forward in ITV’s strategy of building a strong international … [Read more...] about ITV acquires “Teen Wolf” producer DiGa
Facebook to acquire WhatsApp
Menlo Park, California – Facebook announced on February 19 that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire WhatsApp, a rapidly growing cross-platform mobile messaging company, for a total of approximately US$16 billion, including US$4 billion in cash and approximately US$12 billion worth of Facebook shares. The agreement also provides for an additional US$3 billion in restricted stock units to be granted to WhatsApp’s founders and employees that will vest over four years … [Read more...] about Facebook to acquire WhatsApp
