In the week that commemorates ten years since one of the worst maritime disasters in living memory, Beyond Rights announces that it has licensed ITN Productions’ two-hour investigative documentary, The Costa Concordia: Why She Sank, to several international broadcasters. In Europe, initial deals have been struck with TF1 in France, Discovery in Italy, TV2 in Norway, SVT in Sweden, RTL in the Netherlands, VTM in Belgium, Ceska TV in the Czech Republic and WP1 in Poland. While in Australia, the … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights announces multiple deals for two-part Costa Concordia documentary
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David Smyth appointed CEO at Beyond Rights
Beyond Rights is delighted to announce that seasoned international TV executive David Smyth will be joining the business as its new CEO on 3rd January. David’s most recent role was founder and CEO of YouLook.tv, the UK’s first multi-channel AVOD service. Before that he worked for lengthy periods at both Twentieth Century Fox where, latterly as SVP and managing director, he initiated the ground-breaking BBC/FX deal, and at Sky 1, where he was head of acquisitions. He has also worked at both … [Read more...] about David Smyth appointed CEO at Beyond Rights
Beyond Rights expands sales team with the appointment of a new SVP
Beyond Rights announced that seasoned executive Sarah Bickley has joined the team as SVP sales, responsible for both the Nordics region and for the digital exploitation of the company’s catalogue, with an initial focus on expanding its business with AVOD platforms. Sarah joins from Tin Roof Media, where she was responsible for the distribution operations of Blink Films and Outline Productions, which included helping to secure deficit funding for unscripted content. Prior to that, she spent … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights expands sales team with the appointment of a new SVP
Beyond Rights reveals autumn slate, led by new push into premium feature documentaries
Beyond Rights revealed its autumn slate, launching more than 200 hours of fresh unscripted content - both new titles and returning series – across a variety of different genres, as well as a new kids’ series. Now celebrating its first full year in business, the company also signals a heightened focus on premium factual with the acquisition of two powerful new feature docs and a milestone investigative series. New content Leading the autumn slate are feature docs Facing Monsters and … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights reveals autumn slate, led by new push into premium feature documentaries
Beyond Rights secures Youku deal for ‘Turbozaurs’
Beyond Rights is pleased to announce that one of its newest kids’ shows, Turbozaurs, is heading to China in a two-season deal with Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. The two 26 x 7 series will launch on Youku in November and will be available to stream, both online and through the Youku mobile app. Created by Caramel & Co Animation Studio for the Carousel Channel in Russia, Turbozaurs is a new animated pre-school series that focuses on fun, … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures Youku deal for ‘Turbozaurs’
Barcroft Studios and Beyond Rights gear up for more ‘Ultimate Rides’
Factual production company Barcroft Studios, part of Future plc, and distributor Beyond Rights announced a second season of enthralling motoring TV series Ultimate Rides. The 20 x 30’ series, a co-production between Barcroft, Beyond Rights and global media company A+E Networks will again take viewers under the hood to track down the most amazing, sought-after and unusual vehicles in the world. Presented by Danny Koker, the series airs on FYI within the ‘DRIVE’ enthusiast block and follows … [Read more...] about Barcroft Studios and Beyond Rights gear up for more ‘Ultimate Rides’