Eccho Rights have made an agreement with SBS Contents Hub in South Korea, to represent two of the broadcasting giant’s top scripted formats. By embarking on this partnership, the two companies will continue to develop and expand upon the scripted format business from South Korea that has proved hugely fruitful in recent times. Queen of Ambition is the story of a woman born into poverty who will let nothing stand in her way as she tries to rise to the top, while a man, a hopeless romantic, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights enters formats pact with SBS Contents Hub
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Endemol Shine India to develop Damyanti Biswas’ ‘You Beneath Your Skin’ into drama series
Damyanti Biswas' bestselling Indian crime novel You Beneath Your Skin has been optioned by Endemol Shine India, where the novel will be developed into a multi-part drama series. Proceeds of the option will go to Damyanti’s hometown of New Delhi. Deadline reported that the story is set in contemporary New Delhi that tells the story of the struggles of a middle-class Indian-American single mother and her autistic teenage son. The novel tackles endemic problems in India, including violence against … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine India to develop Damyanti Biswas’ ‘You Beneath Your Skin’ into drama series
eGG Network begins broadcasting the NBA 2K League in Southeast Asia
Malaysia-based eGG Network, which is a part of the ASTRO satellite television broadcasting platform, announced that it has started broadcasting the NBA 2K League across Southeast Asia beginning on 17 June. According to the eGG Network, the NBA 2K League will be broadcast in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Australia. The venture is a joint project between NBA and Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of NBA 2K. Moreover, the NBA 2K League is … [Read more...] about eGG Network begins broadcasting the NBA 2K League in Southeast Asia
J2911 Media closes content package with Tubi
J2911 MEDIA has directly closed a content package deal with the US-based ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service, TUBI, for new title additions to its platform within The United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, announced Vivian Reinoso, Head of Worldwide Acquisition, Distribution & New Project Engagement. Some of the titles that will be available on the platform include the animation series Huevokids (Little Eggs), A Vista De Pajaros (Birdwatchers), Maria Perez Vs Los … [Read more...] about J2911 Media closes content package with Tubi
ITV Studios acquires Elk Entertainment non-scripted formats catalogue
In line with its intention to increase the acquisition of non-scripted IP from selected independent producers, ITV Studios has today announced the acquisition of all non-scripted formats and IP from the Swedish creator and distributor Elk Entertainment. The deal, spearheaded by Mike Beale, Managing Director of the Global Creative Network will see the addition of 65 formats to the catalogue of the Group’s Global Entertainment arm located in The Netherlands, led by President, Maarten Mejis. … [Read more...] about ITV Studios acquires Elk Entertainment non-scripted formats catalogue
Studio Dragon, Skydance Television team up to develop K-drama hit ‘Hotel Del Luna’ for a global audience
Studio Dragon, a subsidiary of CJ ENM in South Korea has partnered with Skydance Television to develop the wildly popular fantasy K-drama Hotel Del Luna to a global audience. According to a press release from Skydance, the upcoming series will be developed and produced by Alison Schapker (Altered Carbon, Fringe), which is part of her overall deal with Skydance Television. Bill Bost, President of Skydance Television said, “At its core, Hotel Del Luna is a spectacular visual fantasy grounded in … [Read more...] about Studio Dragon, Skydance Television team up to develop K-drama hit ‘Hotel Del Luna’ for a global audience