Leading global distributor Kew Media Distribution, announces that it has secured an important raft of international sales for Kew Media Group partner companies’ thrilling non-fiction titles. The just-inked deals include Travel Channel in the USA who have secured rights to three new non-fiction series; Our House Media’s (OHM) My Paranormal Nightmare (10 x 60’), the extraordinary stories of people experiencing terrifying hauntings during their childhood, as well as Season 2 of KEW’s … [Read more...] about Kew Media Distribution secures global sales for non-fiction titles
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12 Yard appoints new Managing and Creative Director
12 Yard, part of ITV Studios, has announced that Michael Mannes has been appointed Managing Director, while Liz Gaskell is to take up the role of Creative Director, forming a new management team at the label following the departure of Andy Culpin to 110% Content. Together they have over 25 years of experience at 12 Yard, Mannes having joined in 2005, while Gaskell has spent 13 years there during two separate stints. They will lead the label – which has offices in London and Glasgow … [Read more...] about 12 Yard appoints new Managing and Creative Director
Joy Toy, Skybrands and Spreadshirt sign 100% Wolf license agreements
Studio 100 Media presents new licensees for the spanking brand new 100% Wolf just in time for the International Toy Fair. Joy Toy will present a collection of plush figures (25 cm and 30 cm) of the animal characters at the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Joy Toy, Hall 4 A-80). The product range also includes lamps and lights from torches to night lights as well as ceramic products. SkyBrands will create various textile products such as bed linen, pillows and sleeping bags as well as clothing for children … [Read more...] about Joy Toy, Skybrands and Spreadshirt sign 100% Wolf license agreements
DocuBay signs global distribution deal with US-Based 1091
DocuBay, the premium international documentary membership VOD service by IN10 Media Network, announces the acquisition of multiple premium documentary titles from US-based global commercial distribution platform 1091. The deal includes stories on cultural icons such as John Lennon, and controversial Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, both of which are included in DocuBay’s newest ‘bay’ called CrimeBay, focusing on the highly popular true crime genre. The licensed films and new CrimeBay are now … [Read more...] about DocuBay signs global distribution deal with US-Based 1091
ZTE helps China Telecom realize China’s first 5G remote diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia
ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, and Sichuan Branch of China Telecom have realized China's first 5G remote diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia backed up with the latest 5G technology. 5G, featuring high bandwidth and low latency, makes diagnosis and treatment more efficient and convenient.The 5G remote diagnosis involves West China Hospital and Chengdu Public Health Clinic Center of … [Read more...] about ZTE helps China Telecom realize China’s first 5G remote diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia
ITV Studios to launch landmark natural history series
ITV Studios announced it is the international distribution partner to Plimsoll Productions’ ambitious and innovative new natural history series, A Year on Planet Earth (6 x 60’ international version) for ITV. A Year on Planet Earth is from a highly specialised and multi award-winning blue-chip natural history team, comprising Tom Hugh-Jones, (Planet Earth II), Andrew Jackson (Frozen Planet, Deadly 60) and Dr Martha Holmes (Blue Planet, Life in the Freezer). A unique … [Read more...] about ITV Studios to launch landmark natural history series