ARTE Distribution will be back at MIPCOM CANNES 2024, showcasing a remarkable new ancient history collection. This year’s catalog features a selection of insightful and visually stunning documentary, from the world of ancient Egypt to that of ancient Greece. At the heart of this collection is RAMESSES II, SECRETS OF A PHARAOH (3x52’), a captivating three-part series offering a fresh perspective on one of Egypt’s most iconic leaders. Through advanced 3D visual reconstructions and interviews … [Read more...] about ARTE Distribution Returns to MIPCOM CANNES 2024 with an Outstanding New Ancient History Collection
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Happy Accidents partners with Kevin & Co for comedy series The Sanctuary developed with Warner Bros. Discovery NZ
LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents has announced its coproduction with leading New Zealand-based production company Kevin & Co on new original comedy series The Sanctuary (8x22’) developed with Warner Bros. Discovery NZ. The Sanctuary is a comedy series following Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand. After selling an innocuous app, he discovers it was sold to a Russian-affiliated private military company and can be weaponized. Hunter finds himself caught … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents partners with Kevin & Co for comedy series The Sanctuary developed with Warner Bros. Discovery NZ
Cottonwood Media, Coolabi Productions, ZDF Studios, along with BBC, ZDF, FTV announce live action kids series The Lady Grace Mysteries
Premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media, kids content creator Coolabi Productions, and ZDF Studios, along with leading broadcasters BBC, ZDF, and France Télévisions, are delighted to announce the new live-action tween detective series THE LADY GRACE MYSTERIES. With filming scheduled to take place in a British castle during spring 2025, THE LADY GRACE MYSTERIES is based on the best-selling children’s detective fiction series of the same name which first published in 2004. Their immense … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Media, Coolabi Productions, ZDF Studios, along with BBC, ZDF, FTV announce live action kids series The Lady Grace Mysteries
Sphere Abacus sells 50 hours of unscripted programming to Bell Media in Canada
Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold more than 50 hours of unscripted programming to Bell Media for French-speaking Canada ahead of MIPCOM. The deal brokered by Sales Director Anne Corsak, includes a slew of series including reality series Outback Truckers, Outback Opal Hunters and Outback Crystal Hunters all produced by Prospero Productions in Australia. Killer Performance, a true crime series, which explores the diabolical personas of murderers who cry fake tears to manipulate the media and public … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus sells 50 hours of unscripted programming to Bell Media in Canada
Studio 100 International and Gaumont Partner with I Josh Around To Develop New Jungle Book Series
Studio 100 International, a leader in children's and family entertainment, and Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division – an international award-winning global producer - are thrilled to announce their collaboration with I Josh Around to co-develop a new animated series inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s timeless and famous classic “The Jungle Book”. The new series, titled “Jungle Book: Cub Club Adventures” (working title), is based on a concept by Josh Fisher and currently in early … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International and Gaumont Partner with I Josh Around To Develop New Jungle Book Series
The Media Pioneers secures global sales for Korean Anime Codename X
UK-based kids’ content and feature film distributor, The Media Pioneers (TMP) has acquired the global distribution rights excluding Singapore, Great China and Korea for the action, adventure comedy Codename X (26 x 13’), adding the first anime show in its growing catalogue and securing several international deals. The company has sold Codename X to broadcasters and streaming platforms including Junior Channel in Israel, MBC in MENA, SVOD language learning platform Lingopie for Europe and Ceska … [Read more...] about The Media Pioneers secures global sales for Korean Anime Codename X