LOS ANGELES – Global indie studio Propagate has signed a development deal with actress Dina Shihabi (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) for scripted series Habibti. The announcement was made by Ben Silverman, Chairman and Co-CEO and Howard T. Owens, Co-CEO, of Propagate. Habibti, a term of endearment in Arabic meaning my darling or sweetie, is based on the experiences of Shihabi and her Saudi friends living in Los Angeles. The series follows three Saudi women as they straddle two cultures, … [Read more...] about Propagate develops scripted series “Habibti” from Dina Shihabi
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Propagate receives significant investment from The Raine Group
LOS ANGELES – Indie studio Propagate Content has secured a significant financial investment from global merchant bank, The Raine Group. The investment will be used by Propagate to accelerate the company’s growth globally through the launch of innovative new ventures and targeted acquisitions, further cementing its reputation as a transformational content studio. Propagate is helmed by Chairman & Co-CEO, Ben Silverman and Founding Partner & Co-CEO, Howard T. Owens. The … [Read more...] about Propagate receives significant investment from The Raine Group
iflix announces Advisory Board
Kuala Lumpur – iflix announced the formation of its Advisory Board, comprised of influential business and creative leaders in Hollywood. The Advisory Board has been formed by iflix to foster exceptional relationships with Hollywood and the global entertainment industry, as well as to allow the Company access to the advice, strategic input and connections of an incomparable group of entertainment industry leaders. From left to right: Gary Barber, Rick Hess, Anthony Vinciquerra, Brian … [Read more...] about iflix announces Advisory Board
MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Award recipients announced
Paris – Reed MIDEM announced four recipients of the 2015 MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Award: Ben Silverman, Chairman and CEO of Electus; Cécile Frot-Coutaz , Chief Executive Officer of FremantleMedia; Ricardo Scalamandré, Head Of International Business, Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes S.A.; and Irfan Sahin, Chief Executive Officer, DoÄŸan TV Holding.The prestigious Médaille d’Honneur is awarded to senior … [Read more...] about MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Award recipients announced
CASBAA Convention 2012: Focus on relevant content, fresh opportunities
Hong Kong – Pushing investments in relevant local content and newly emerging markets was the focus on the first day of the CASBAA Convention 2012, highlighting the key trends facing the industry today. Emmy and Golden Globe winner and Founder & Chairman of Electus, Ben Silverman, highlighted significant innovations around local content production that are occurring, while Ross Martin, EVP of Scratch/Viacom Media Networks noted that social media is being used to continue and further … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2012: Focus on relevant content, fresh opportunities
Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced the initial programming and talent line-up for HUNGRY, the company's new food-centric YouTube channel, as well as a strategic partnership with renowned celebrity chef and food personality Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, Sugar High). Goldman will be executive producer and star in a new series, and serve as a talent and programming consultant for the channel. HUNGRY will launch on July 2 on YouTube. “The future of … [Read more...] about Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
