Fremantle announces its first global commissions for the new reality-dating format Five Guys a Week. Created by Label1 for Channel 4 in the UK, the unique new format has stolen the hearts of RTL4 in Holland and TV4 in Sweden, who are set to produce local versions respectively, following deals led by Fremantle. A commission in France is to be announced soon. Five Guys a Week transforms the first-date experience into the ultimate test of romance and compatibility, whilst putting the woman in … [Read more...] about Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
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Dynamic Television acquires worldwide distribution rights to Creepshow
Dynamic Television announced it has acquired the worldwide distribution rights for Shudder’s new Creepshow series. The renowned horror franchise famously billed as “The Most Fun You’ll Have Being Scared” follows in the footsteps of the iconic 1982 horror classic film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. The (6x60’ & 12x30’) new anthology series premiered last week on Shudder in the U.S. From visionary writer and director Greg Nicotero (The Walking … [Read more...] about Dynamic Television acquires worldwide distribution rights to Creepshow
Brassic sold to five new territories
Sky’s biggest original comedy launch in seven years, Brassic, has been sold to five new territories in the lead up to MIPCOM2019 by ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Created by Joe Gilgun (Misfits, Preacher) and BAFTA and International Emmy-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst (Shameless, Safe), and produced by Calamity Films (Judy, Pride), Brassic has been the subject of critical acclaim (see notes to editors) and universal adoration in the UK, having received its second season commission … [Read more...] about Brassic sold to five new territories
CAKE to launch Netflix original at MIPCOM
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, has announced it will bring Netflix Original Legend Quest to MIPCOM this year. Legend Quest (26 x 25’), which was created by leading Mexican studio Anima premiered successfully on Netflix in 2017 in 190 countries and was the first animated Netflix original series to be produced in Latin America. Under the agreement, CAKE will handle worldwide distribution excluding LatAm. The title is available in 18 languages. Legend Quest (26 x 25’) … [Read more...] about CAKE to launch Netflix original at MIPCOM
Breakthrough Entertainment announces lineup of global sales
Breakthrough Entertainment proudly announces its sale of exciting programming, including popular crime, horror, thriller and docu-series, to countries and new audiences around the world. After acquiring Seasons 1 and 2, Canal Plus (Discovery Channel – Poland) has acquired an all new third season of the factual docu-series Resilient Cities (16x30’). The show delves into the underground art scene in chaotic cities recovering from major traumas and uncovers how young local artists impact their … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Entertainment announces lineup of global sales
A+E Networks International and JTBC distributes Solo Wars
A+E Networks International and Korean broadcaster JTBC have joined forces to distribute unscripted format Solo Wars. The large-scale, in-studio dating format is the first project to come out of the companies’ recently announced expanded partnership and broadens A+E Networks International’s global format partnerships, and JTBC’s reach in the US. Solo Wars is a dating gameshow that unfolds between 100 singles, evenly split between male and female, who compete for love and/or a cash prize. A game … [Read more...] about A+E Networks International and JTBC distributes Solo Wars