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Distraction and Fireworks Int’l go the Ripe way

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Montreal – Distraction has teamed with Fireworks International, a ContentFilm PLC company to distribute content from Ripe Digital, following its recent acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to programming of Ripe Digital’s three branded channels, Ripe TV, Octane TV and Flow TV. The partnership is expected to expand Ripe Digital’s worldwide coverage of its multi-platform content. Launched at MIPCOM 2007, Ripe Digital offers multi-platform channels for free on-demand … [Read more...] about Distraction and Fireworks Int’l go the Ripe way

Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille Int’l pact to distribute The Listener

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Singapore - Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille International has sealed a distribution deal for the former’s new drama series The Listener (13 X 60'), scheduled to air fall 2008 in the US on NBC and Canada’s CTV. The latter will distribute the series in all markets outside North America. It is ShineReveille's first international distribution pact for a scripted network series. As part of FOX International's new content strategy involving pre-buys and co-productions in the US, the … [Read more...] about Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille Int’l pact to distribute The Listener

Typhoon to sweep Rock It! into Asia

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Hong Kong – Typhoon Distribution has picked up Asian territory distribution rights to preschool comedy adventure TV series Rock It!. Under the agreement, Typhoon Distribution and Australian creators Galaxy Pop will collaborate to sell the Rock It! TV series in the region as well as to produce live concerts across Asia, following sellout concerts in Australia. Produced by Galaxy Pop and broadcast nationally in Australia on Network Ten, the Rock It! TV series features a rocketship fantasy … [Read more...] about Typhoon to sweep Rock It! into Asia

BBC World unveils MIPTV programming slate

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London – BBC World is bringing a host of British shows to MIPTV, following from £216million generated from sales of programmes and a further £53million from formats and local productions in 2006/2007. The Fixer, currently airing on ITV, sees its characters delve into the sinister underbelly of the police force. Kiss of Death is a drama investigating a mysterious murder by weaving together stories of various protagonists and is slated to debut on BBC One. Contemporary dramas include … [Read more...] about BBC World unveils MIPTV programming slate

Distraction brings new formats to MIPTV

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Montreal – Distraction has unveiled one scripted and two primetime entertainment formats for MIPTV 2008. Distraction will offer scripted comedy Miss Meteo follows a 40-year old weather girl, Myriam, in a series of professional and life changes, and follows from the film franchise. Jack of All Trades is a reality format that pits tradesmen against each other in various profession-based practical tests, and was renewed for a third season on Australia’s Nine Network. Rock the Star is a … [Read more...] about Distraction brings new formats to MIPTV

Breakthrough Entertainment brings on The Artists and Fishtronaut

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Toronto – Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. (BEI), the global distribution arm of Breakthrough Films & Television Inc. (BFTV), Breakthrough Animation Inc (BAI) and Partners in Motion (PIM), will offer its new acquisitions including feature length action-drama The Artists and animated series Fishtronaut at MIPTV. Available in HD, The Artists (1 x 90), produced by Revillusion Films, follows Miles Morris and his group of Hollywood con artists who wreak havoc on wealthy industry power players. … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Entertainment brings on The Artists and Fishtronaut