Fremantle has announced it has acquired global production rights to the mega-hit original Japanese format, Freeze. Originally developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video, the unique high-energy comedic game show has been entertaining audiences for two seasons and is now ready to go global. Freeze is a comedy entertainment game show, where contestants battle it out for a grand prize. In this unique show, the rules of the game are simple – players enter a … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
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Abacus Media Rights acquires non-fiction true crime series Murder by Medic
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, will distribute 52 x one hour non-fiction, true crime series Murder By Medic. Series producer, award-winning UK indie FirstLookTV, has appointed AMR as a distribution partner for the programme. Broadcaster A&E’s Crime and Investigation Channel, the original partner on Murder by Medic, has retained rights in UK and Ireland, Greece, CEE, Benelux and Middle East. AMR will now service the rest of world. Murder By Medic tells the … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires non-fiction true crime series Murder by Medic
CAKE lands International distribution rights to Buddy Oliver’s new BBC cooking series
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has picked up the international rights to Cooking Buddies, Buddy Oliver’s first TV series. Presented by 13-year-old Buddy, son of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, Cooking Buddies will premiere in the UK on CBBC later this year. The 10 x 20 minute series has been commissioned by Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Children’s Commissioning 7+. The Executive Producer for the Jamie Oliver Group is Samantha Beddoes. CAKE will handle distribution rights worldwide … [Read more...] about CAKE lands International distribution rights to Buddy Oliver’s new BBC cooking series
Boat Rocker sells Beacon 23 to Prime Video as part of raft of global sales of premium scripted series
Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced a raft of international sales of its premium scripted sci-fi thriller series, Beacon 23, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, to leading broadcasters and streamers, including Prime Video (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Sub-Saharan Africa) and Paramount (UK and Ireland). Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the eight-episode first season of Beacon 23 has been acquired by: Amazon … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker sells Beacon 23 to Prime Video as part of raft of global sales of premium scripted series
Keshet International acquires spy thriller Extractors (Extraktori) from Czechia’s TV Nova
Global content producer and distributor Keshet International has acquired the Voyo Original spy thriller Extractors (Extraktori) from Czechia’s biggest commercial channel, TV Nova, for its Spring 2024 slate. The six-part drama will be officially launched to buyers at this year’s MIPTV in Cannes. Inspired by true events, Extractors tracks the activities of a covert Czech intelligence unit tasked with rescuing and repatriating endangered Czech citizens from abroad and bringing them home. In this … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires spy thriller Extractors (Extraktori) from Czechia’s TV Nova
Million Dollar Island makes its debut in Bulgaria
In yet another expansion of its global footprint, the groundbreaking survival show Million Dollar Island is now set to captivate Bulgarian audiences. This time, it's bTV Media Group that secured the rights from Talpa Studios to adapt this gripping reality format for Bulgaria. The show will be known as The Island of 100 Bracelets and will air this fall on bTV. The groundbreaking adventure show was developed through a creative partnership with Monday Media. Along with the Netherlands, Belgium, … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Island makes its debut in Bulgaria