Leading independent distributor All3Media International is heading to the Asia Television Forum & Market in Singapore to present a diverse slate of formats and scripted formats, alongside star-studded dramas and thrillers, premium documentaries, entertainment hits and natural history programming from genre-leading producers. From the distributor’s premium factual portfolio, is the anticipated feature documentary Becoming Madonna (1 x 1½ hr, Optomen for Sky Documentaries, UK). This immersive … [Read more...] about All3Media International prepares to showcase an array of formats and finished shows at Asia Television Forum 2024
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Taiwan Hosts Asian Animation Summit for the First Time Bringing Together Major Buyers Netflix and Warner Bros.
The Asian Animation Summit (AAS), the representative event with the greatest focus on the development of children’s animation in the Asia Pacific, was held in Taipei for the first time from November 19 to November 21. This year’s AAS was jointly organized by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Kidscreen, the world’s leading animation magazine in the children’s entertainment industry. The event aimed to promote investment by European and American broadcasters in the development or … [Read more...] about Taiwan Hosts Asian Animation Summit for the First Time Bringing Together Major Buyers Netflix and Warner Bros.
Banijay Rights Signs Premium Scripted and Factual Package Deal with ABC in Australia
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced it has signed a landmark premium scripted and factual package deal with Australian public broadcaster ABC. The agreement comprises Welsh crime drama The One That Got Away, family saga The Hardacres, the modern re-imagining of iconic detective series Bergerac, the forthcoming Grantchester season 10 and revealing documentary series Picasso. The deal was negotiated by Lyle Bettson-Barker, … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Signs Premium Scripted and Factual Package Deal with ABC in Australia
Indiepics hires Eoin O’Shea as its Head of International
Irish specialist unscripted production company Indiepics has announced it has hired the formerly London based showrunner, Eoin O’Shea for the new role of Head of International. O'Shea will be responsible for developing a new slate of films and series for international networks and streamers. Building on Indiepics’ strong position in the Irish market, he will develop relationships with international distributors and co-production partners. O'Shea will also assume Executive Producer duties. He … [Read more...] about Indiepics hires Eoin O’Shea as its Head of International
Seven.One Studios International inks slate of deals across its scripted slate
Seven.One Studios International closed a raft of European and Australian deals across its scripted slate, following a successful MIPCOM. Deals have been concluded for a range of English-language series including long-running premium dramas and young-skewing comedies. Season four of the hit period crime drama Vienna Blood (S4: 2 x 90’ or 4 x 45’; total episodes: 11 x 90' or 22 x 45'), which launched at MIPCOM 2024, has sold to Mediawan Rights for French-speaking Europe, RTP Portugal, Movistar … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International inks slate of deals across its scripted slate
BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
The BBC World Service has announced the launch of Purple Heart Warriors, a six-part drama inspired by real events by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita. The series transports audiences to the fields of World War Two alongside the brave young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they battle to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Narrated by Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharpe (The White Lotus), Purple Heart Warriors follows the story of Ken … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
