Global distribution group, Blue Ant International, announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of UK-based Drive Media Rights. The deal represents Blue Ant International’s ongoing expansion in the UK and the distributor’s commitment to growing its pre-sale capacity while supercharging the distributor’s network within the creative community. As part of the deal, Drive’s Managing Directors Ben Barrett and Lilla Hurst will now join Blue Ant International as Global Head of … [Read more...] about Blue Ant International acquires production financing and distribution firm Drive Media Rights
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Abacus Media Rights secures sales of scientific biomimicry documentary series ‘Evolve’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, announces sales of the 6 x 1 hour jaw-dropping documentary series Evolve, produced by Beach House Pictures for Curiosity in association with Blue Ant Media. Deals have been secured with ABC – Australia, Viasat World – Nordic and Central & Eastern Europe, RAI – Italy, Studio Hamburg – Germany, UR – Sweden, NRK – Norway and VRT – Belgium, with more deals in the pipeline at MIPTV, where presenter of the series, wildlife filmmaker, … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures sales of scientific biomimicry documentary series ‘Evolve’
Fremantle announces Season 2 of Steve Backshall’s ‘Expedition’ to launch in 144 territories
Fremantle announced that Expedition Series 2, with award-winning wildlife expert and naturalist Steve Backshall, will launch in 144 territories across the globe. Produced by True to Nature Productions for UKTV, the 6 x 60’ second season will launch in the UK on 28th November on Dave channel, in addition to on-demand service UKTV Play. The second instalment is also set to air on France Télévisions (France), PBS (US), BBC Earth (Africa, Asia and via Blue Ant Media in Canada), Discovery (Latin … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces Season 2 of Steve Backshall’s ‘Expedition’ to launch in 144 territories
New Smithsonian Channel series ‘Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs’ features dogs working to make the world a better place
The rescuers. The lifesavers. The partners. The protectors. The detectives. Dogs have special powers, and Smithsonian Channel’s new series Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs shows how they’re put to incredible use through the profiles of canines who do everything from saving lives to helping us conquer our greatest fears. Narrated by renowned dog behaviour expert and best-selling author Victoria Stilwell, Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs premieres on June 30th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. In this five-part … [Read more...] about New Smithsonian Channel series ‘Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs’ features dogs working to make the world a better place
Blue Ant Media enters partnership with New Zealand-based global media executive, unscripted producer Dame Julie Christie
International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media and pioneering, New Zealand-based unscripted producer, Dame Julie Christie jointly announced a new partnership that will see Christie acquiring a majority stake, and assuming the role as CEO, in New Zealand-based, international factual production company, NHNZ, which has now been rebranded as NHNZ Worldwide. The production company will continue to be based in Dunedin. Blue Ant Media will continue to own NHNZ’s existing … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media enters partnership with New Zealand-based global media executive, unscripted producer Dame Julie Christie
Blue Ant Media elevates Julie Chang to EVP, International Co-Productions
International content producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, announced the promotion of Julie Chang to EVP, International Co-Productions. In this newly elevated role, Chang will initiate and lead co-productions for Blue Ant Media across the company’s core integrated business units. This includes identifying, structuring and closing content creation deals and leveraging financing opportunities with international partners for the company’s global production arm, Blue Ant … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media elevates Julie Chang to EVP, International Co-Productions