Leading production rental company Hireworks has announced the global expansion of Hireworks Connect, its proprietary shared storage solution. Hireworks Connect enables production teams to work securely from home and collaborate remotely in real time. Editors can stay synced with one another in an emulated shared storage environment by using a Connect box that can configurate with other Connect devices within its production network. Avid ISIS and NEXIS can be integrated into the system, allowing … [Read more...] about Hireworks Connect launches globally on Disney, Netflix, & HBO productions
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Prime Video’s Maitri: Female First Collective Dives Deeper Into the Female Gaze in Storytelling
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has released the latest session of Maitri: Female First Collective, which highlights the significance of female gaze in Indian content. The 'female gaze' in entertainment refers to storytelling that centers on women, driven by their inner worlds and motivations rather than by men. It emphasizes female agency and perspectives, focusing on how women view the world and make decisions. Maitri: Female First Collective is an endeavour to … [Read more...] about Prime Video’s Maitri: Female First Collective Dives Deeper Into the Female Gaze in Storytelling
OneGate Media picks up new historical family biopic A Christmas Miracle – by Johann Sebastian Bach for global distribution
OneGate Media has announced it has picked up the new historical biopic feature A Christmas Miracle – by Johann Sebastian Bach (90’) from EIKON Media in co-production with epo Film, ARD Degeto, MDR, BR, and ORF for worldwide distribution. The film tells the story of Johann Sebastian Bach’s creation of the Christmas Oratorio in 1734, while navigating tensions with his family and the restrictions imposed by Leipzig’s city council. As Bach strives to secure a prestigious position as court composer, … [Read more...] about OneGate Media picks up new historical family biopic A Christmas Miracle – by Johann Sebastian Bach for global distribution
Autentic Distribuition closes major new deals for factual content worldwide
Autentic Distribution, a leading distributor of factual content, has announced a series of new sales deals with international broadcasters, further expanding the reach of its diverse portfolio of documentaries and series worldwide. NHK Picks Up Documentaries Highlighting Extraordinary Human-Animal Bonds Japan’s NHK Japan has added two engaging documentaries from Autentic Distribution to its lineup. “A Life Among Elephants” tells the remarkable story of pioneering scientist and maverick … [Read more...] about Autentic Distribuition closes major new deals for factual content worldwide
Production now underway on the third season of CBC anthology series Plan B from KOTV
CBC and KOTV has announced that production is now underway in Montreal on a third season of the time-bending anthology drama series PLAN B (6x60) . An adaptation of the popular French-language drama series of the same name (now in its fourth season for Radio-Canada), the new season will focus on a new story, starring Carolina Bartczak (Painkiller, X-Men: Apocalypse), Arnold Pinnock (The Porter, Combat Hospital) and Ennis Esmer (Children Ruin Everything, Blindspot). Additional casting includes … [Read more...] about Production now underway on the third season of CBC anthology series Plan B from KOTV
WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
WTFN has announced that it is integrating its Fred Media (content distribution) and Radar (digital) teams to capitalise on developments in the marketplace and to more effectively drive its Total Distribution strategy. The new-look business will officially debut at the MIPCOM in Cannes next month with new joint Fred Media/Radar branding. Derek Dyson, previously General Manager at Radar, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at WTFN, taking responsibility for the newly integrated team … [Read more...] about WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level