LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents announces that GNOMES (6x30’), a co-production with Australian production outfits Total Fiction and Screen Invaders, has been acquired by Disney+ for the UK and Ireland, and AMC Global Media for Spain and Portugal. The series follows Asa Butterfield (Sex Education, Unchosen) as Arnold Kipps, and his ex-partner Ellie McKay played by Megan Smart (Class of ‘07). Set in Nompton – the once-thriving “Home of the Gnome,” now just a forgotten town with a … [Read more...] about GNOMES finds homes with Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and AMC Global Media in Spain and Portugal
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ASG Promotes Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced the promotion of Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO. In this new leadership role, Marchitto’s focus will be on advancing tools, workflows, and engineering alignment across the organization. Marchitto will oversee the management and evolution of ASG’s system design across both pre- and post-sales functions to streamline project execution, deepen engineering engagement, and … [Read more...] about ASG Promotes Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
Cleo & Cuquin Finds A New Home In The U.S. With Mercury Kids
Spanish animation company Ánima Kitchent has announced a new streaming partnership with Mercury Kids, the recently launched SVOD platform dedicated to premium children’s and family entertainment. Under the agreement the global preschool IP Cleo & Cuquín will join the Mercury Kids platform in the U.S., giving American families access to the beloved property within a safe, curated and ad-free streaming environment designed specifically for children. The series will begin with a soft launch … [Read more...] about Cleo & Cuquin Finds A New Home In The U.S. With Mercury Kids
Magewell Levels-Up All-in-One Content Production with Launch of New Director Plus at InfoComm 2026
Magewell, a developer of innovative, high-performance video I/O and IP workflow solutions, will debut their new Director Plus portable 4K production and presentation system at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas. As the third offering in the Director line of products, Director Plus builds on existing models’ rich features with expanded HDMI I/O and IP inputs; 4K/60FPS recording and streaming; and enhanced network connectivity including an integrated 5G modem and 2.5Gbps Ethernet. Designed for … [Read more...] about Magewell Levels-Up All-in-One Content Production with Launch of New Director Plus at InfoComm 2026
Utopai Studios Launches PAI 2.0
Utopai Studios has announced the launch of PAI 2.0, the next major release of its cinematic storytelling AI system and a significant step forward in the company’s push to build the infrastructure layer for AI-native filmmaking. PAI 2.0 arrives less than two months after PAI’s April debut and amid strong early commercial demand for Utopai Studios’ technology. PAI has already reached $11 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting growing demand from creators, studios, production companies, … [Read more...] about Utopai Studios Launches PAI 2.0
Karisma Kapoor Headlines Global ZEE5’s Noir Thriller Brown
ZEE5 has unveiled its new web series, Brown - a gritty neo-noir crime thriller set in the evocative and shadowy lanes of Kolkata. Headlined by Karisma Kapoor in her boldest avatar yet, the series also features Surya Sharma, Jisshu Sengupta, and Soni Razdan in pivotal roles. Directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Zee Studios, Brown will premiere on June 5 exclusively on Hindi ZEE5. Key Details: Title: Brown Platform: ZEE5 Global Language: Hindi Genre: Neo-noir crime thriller Setting: … [Read more...] about Karisma Kapoor Headlines Global ZEE5’s Noir Thriller Brown









