BBC World Service’s education programme for Afghan children barred from school, Dars returns for a new series on Saturday 28 September. Supported by Malala Fund, the fourth series of Dars brings new themes and content including dealing with psychological trauma, bespoke maths lessons, and conversations about climate change and media literacy. Dars (“Lesson” in Dari and Pashto) is a half-hour TV, radio and online programme, produced and broadcast in two of Afghanistan’s national languages, Dari … [Read more...] about BBC World Service launches a new series of education programme “Dars” for Afghan children
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Sphere Abacus sells Stopping the Steal directed by Dan Reed following successful HBO US & Channel 4 UK launch
Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold highly anticipated documentary Stopping the Steal to a slew of international broadcasters following the documentary’s successful launch on HBO in the US and Channel 4 in the UK. Stopping the Steal, available as a 1 x 90-minute film or 2 x 52-minute series, has been acquired by SBS Australia, NRK Norway, RTL Deutschland, TVNZ New Zealand, SVT Sweden, DR Denmark, Warner Bros. Discovery for HBO Max & DMAX in Iberia, TVN24 in Poland, Discovery Benelux & Nove + … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus sells Stopping the Steal directed by Dan Reed following successful HBO US & Channel 4 UK launch
CJ Vice Chairperson Miky Lee Receives Global Citizen Award
Miky Lee, Vice Chairwoman of CJ Group, was honored with the Global Citizen Award on September 23rd at the Atlantic Council’s awards ceremony in New York City. Lee, the first Asian female entrepreneur to receive the honor, emphasized the importance of cultural bridges of compassion, hope, and empathy, and the embrace of building a global platform for future generations. The evening’s award ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York was attended by over 700 distinguished guests, … [Read more...] about CJ Vice Chairperson Miky Lee Receives Global Citizen Award
Studio 100 International Remasters Classic TV Series in Full-HD and 16:9 for the First Time
Studio 100 International, a leader in children's and family entertainment, is breathing new life into its iconic classic series. To meet growing demand and celebrate these beloved titles the company has embarked on a remastering project making these heritage series available in Full-HD and 16:9 widescreen format for the very first time. Iconic IPs such as “Sindbad”, “Pinocchio”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Anne of Green Gables”, “Nils Holgersson”, “Marco”, “Vic the Viking”, “Maya the Bee”, and … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International Remasters Classic TV Series in Full-HD and 16:9 for the First Time
GoQuest Media licenses Polish crime drama Crusade to Walter Presents
GoQuest Media, a global independent content distributor has licensed the Polish crime drama Crusade to Walter Presents for broadcast in the UK and Ireland. This is in line with GoQuest Media’s ongoing strategy to bring the best of Central and Eastern European (CEE) dramas to an international audience. Produced by Telewizja Poland (TVP), Crusade (13X45’) is a suspenseful police procedural following Detective Jan ‘Manjaro’ Góra and his colleagues from the Crime and Criminal Terror Division of … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media licenses Polish crime drama Crusade to Walter Presents
Beijing Miaow’s House, Tencent Videos, and GZ Art-land partner with China Bridge Content to develope new CGI series Vivicat: Miles Purr Hour
China’s Beijing Miaow's House, Tencent Video and GZ Art-land are partnering with New York's China Bridge Content to develop ViViCat: Miles Purr Hour (52x7'), a new CGI animated comedy for teens and young adults based on the hit short form series The Daily Life of ViViCat. China Bridge Content will be giving global buyers and toy companies a preview of the new series during MIP Jr. and MIPCOM. The Daily Life of ViViCat (200 x 2:00), which premiered on Tencent Video in 2021, consistently ranks … [Read more...] about Beijing Miaow’s House, Tencent Videos, and GZ Art-land partner with China Bridge Content to develope new CGI series Vivicat: Miles Purr Hour