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
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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
Abacus Media Rights acquires new documentary ‘Best Dog India’, narrated by Kate Beckinsale
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has secured international distribution rights for Best Dog India (1 x 60; 4K & HD) from one of Asia’s largest indies Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Media production company. Best Dog India is a 60-minute documentary feature narrated by award-winning actress and model Kate Beckinsale, which follows dog owners participating in the Kennel Club of India’s obsessive nationwide tournament to select the country’s top dog. AMR has … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires new documentary ‘Best Dog India’, narrated by Kate Beckinsale
Youku signs content deal with Love Nature 4K to continue expansion of its exclusive 4K documentary library
Youku, the Alibaba-owned video-streaming service has signed a content deal with family-friendly wildlife and nature brand, Love Nature 4K, that will see the brand’s celebrated series and documentaries landing on its platform for subscribers across China. Programming that is set to debut on the streaming service includes the Ewan McGregor-narrated trilogy, Stormborn (3 x 60'; HDR, 4K & HD; Maramedia); A Wild Year on Earth, narrated by Downton Abbey‘s Laura Carmichael (6 x 60’; 4K and HD; … [Read more...] about Youku signs content deal with Love Nature 4K to continue expansion of its exclusive 4K documentary library
Blue Ant Media promotes Jamie Schouela to President, Global Channels and Media; Carlyn Staudt to Global General Manager, Love Nature
International content producer, distributor, and channel operator, Blue Ant Media announced the promotions of Jamie Schouela to President, Global Channels and Media; and Carlyn Staudt to Global General Manager, Love Nature. These changes will see Jamie leading the company’s streaming and linear television networks and digital platforms around the world, as well as Blue Ant Media’s existing print products and consumer events. Carlyn will now head up Love Nature’s strategic direction and … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media promotes Jamie Schouela to President, Global Channels and Media; Carlyn Staudt to Global General Manager, Love Nature
Smithsonian Channel™ continues Asia expansion with South Korea launch
Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor, and channel operator, announced on 8 June that Smithsonian Channel will be launching in South Korea on the KT Skylife platform as part of ongoing efforts to expand the brand’s footprint internationally. This news comes shortly after launching in Hong Kong and achieving great success introducing the channel’s diverse slate of premium non-fiction programming to several new markets globally. Inspired by the prestigious Smithsonian … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Channel™ continues Asia expansion with South Korea launch
