Banijay Rights, the leading distribution arm of Banijay Group, has signed a multi-year, first look development deal with UK factual specialist Proper Content to develop and produce series for the UK and international markets. The first three titles to spring from this brand new agreement are Suicidal: In Our Own Words (1 x 90’) and How You Can Help Stop Suicide (1 x 30’) both for Channel 5 and airing on 10th September; with new series The School That Tried To End Racism [WT] (2 x 60’) … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights signs deal with Proper Content
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Discovery Program sales reps The 24 Hour War
Discovery Program Sales, the program licensing arm of Discovery, Inc., is distributing media rights worldwide to the critically-acclaimed documentary, The 24 Hour War, from filmmakers Adam Carolla and Nate Adams. The 24 Hour War examines one of the most famous battles in racing history. It started in 1963 when Henry Ford II tried to buy Ferrari to save the ailing Ford Motor Company, which was being crushed by GM and the Corvette on the track and at the dealerships. Ferrari was the most … [Read more...] about Discovery Program sales reps The 24 Hour War
Wynk selects NAGRA’s cloud.SSP for multi-DRM content protection
NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (KUD.S) company and the world's leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, today announced that its cloud-based Security Services Platform, cloud.SSP, was selected to secure streaming content and support a multi-DRM solution for Wynk, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, India’s largest integrated telecom services provider. This latest win marks the first deployment of the cloud.SSP for an OTT pure play service in … [Read more...] about Wynk selects NAGRA’s cloud.SSP for multi-DRM content protection
Cottonwood Media appoints licensing agent for Find Me In Paris
Premium European Kids content producer Cottonwood Media, (a Federation Kids & Family company), announced a new partnership with L.A. based Beacon Rock Growth for the hit tween drama series Find Me In Paris. In coordination with Cottonwood Media, Beacon Rock Growth will serve as licensing agent responsible for the development of Find Me In Paris branded licensed products and merchandise throughout the U.S. and Canada, effective immediately. The deal was brokered by Ana … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Media appoints licensing agent for Find Me In Paris
ZeeVee Receives GSA Vendor Approval for IP-Based AV Distribution Networks
The United States General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded ZeeVee, Inc. with a Multiple Award Schedule IT 70 contract, enabling the independent Boston-area company to supply and proactively market to the government sector, including defense and civilian agencies, through 2024. The GSA is the federal government’s procurement arm. To be recognized as an approved vendor, companies must undergo an extensive screening process and demonstrate past performance, client satisfaction and … [Read more...] about ZeeVee Receives GSA Vendor Approval for IP-Based AV Distribution Networks
ZEE5 Global announces line-up for Onam
Digital entertainment platform ZEE5 has curated a special line-up of content including films, new Malayalam Originals and Onam-special episodes of popular reality shows and dramas especially for its global audiences on the occasion of Onam. The exciting line-up includes the latest Malayalam blockbusters like the recent Malayalam hit, Madhura Raja starring South superstar Mammooty in the lead role, comedy film An International Local Love Story directed by actor turned director Harisree … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces line-up for Onam