International distributor Eccho Rights has closed a number of deals for fish-out-of-water crime drama GRANITE HARBOUR which recently aired its second season on BBC Scotland, BBC One and iPlayer. BBC Studios have licensed GRANITE HARBOUR for BBC First in Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, while TV2 Denmark and TV2 Hungary have both picked up the Aberdeen-set crime caper. BritBox International in the US and Canada, and Acorn TV in Australia and New Zealand, have previously acquired the series with … [Read more...] about Granite Harbour sells to new territories
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Xilam Animation Dives into Greenlight for Submarine Jim
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has greenlit its brand-new adventure comedy “Submarine Jim”, following the signing of its first pre-sales for the series with European broadcasters France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany). Xilam Animation is now commencing production on the 52 x 11’ 2D animation, which targets kids aged 6-9 years old and is set to be delivered by Q2 2026. “Submarine Jim”, created by Frédéric Martin – the acclaimed director behind … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation Dives into Greenlight for Submarine Jim
TF1 acquires suspense thriller Nightsleeper from Fremantle
TF1 has boarded the upcoming suspense thriller Nightsleeper, following a deal with Fremantle. Produced by Fremantle’s Euston Films for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the 6x60 series is written by BAFTA award-winning writer Nick Leather (Murdered For Being Different) and stars Alexandra Roach (The Light in the Hall) and Joe Cole (Gangs of London). Nightsleeper is a real-time thriller about the hacking of a sleeper train travelling from Glasgow to London, and a government agency’s frantic efforts to … [Read more...] about TF1 acquires suspense thriller Nightsleeper from Fremantle
CONTENT TOKYO Opens Applications For Their Upcoming July and November 2024 Editions
RX Japan Ltd. has announced that CONTENT TOKYO, Japan’s premier trade show for content creation, production, and licensing, is accepting exhibitor applications for its upcoming July 2024 and November 2024 editions. The three-day events will provide participants with the perfect opportunity to expand their business to Japan and Asia. CONTENT Tokyo brings together five specialised shows under one roof: · LICENSING JAPAN: Japan’s largest licensing trade show for characters, brands, art, … [Read more...] about CONTENT TOKYO Opens Applications For Their Upcoming July and November 2024 Editions
Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
Global video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers. Launched in December 2022, ITVX delivers a mix of live linear content, curated FAST channels, and an extensive VOD library ranging from new programme exclusives, premium dramas, documentaries, US series, comedy and reality shows to blockbuster … [Read more...] about Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
JioCinema Premium brings India’s biggest reality entertainer Bigg Boss OTT Season 3
Following the phenomenal success of JioCinema Premium and its content offerings, the platform just dropped the teaser announcing Bigg Boss OTT 3, coming in June 2024. The teaser offers a sneak peek into India's biggest digital reality phenomenon and promises that fans would forget all the highlights from previous seasons, including the most popular fights and viral moments. The previous season of Bigg Boss OTT set new standards for digital entertainment in India and globally, garnering … [Read more...] about JioCinema Premium brings India’s biggest reality entertainer Bigg Boss OTT Season 3