CBS has announced full season orders for the new comedy POPPA’S HOUSE and the drama NCIS: ORIGINS, the newest addition of the global franchise. “NCIS: ORIGINS has added a brilliant new dimension to the NCIS franchise with an origin story of Leroy Jethro Gibbs and a cinematic ’90s experience that features distinct characters, stories and crime solving. POPPA’S HOUSE excels with the dynamic father/son chemistry between Damon and Damon Jr. and their family-inspired stories that bring this comedy … [Read more...] about CBS orders full seasons of Poppa’s House and NCIS: Origins
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Viddsee Partners with CJ ENM and Other Industry Leaders to Expand Scripted Content Footprint
Viddsee, a leading digital video platform renowned for its innovative short-form content, has announced its strategic expansion into long-form scripted projects and micro dramas. This move marks a significant milestone in Viddsee's evolution, highlighting its plans to extend its reach beyond Southeast Asia and onto the global stage. "As we embark on this new chapter, we're thrilled to bring our first slate of long-form projects and micro dramas to life," said Ho Jia Jian, Founder and CEO of … [Read more...] about Viddsee Partners with CJ ENM and Other Industry Leaders to Expand Scripted Content Footprint
Paramount Global to launch new Paramount+ branded destination with MONO in Thailand
Paramount Global Content Distribution has announced a new licensing agreement with MONO in Thailand to create a Paramount+ brand extension on the streamer Monomax, scheduled to launch in November. The deal solidifies Paramount’s strategy to expand the Paramount+ brand in more ways around the world, including making it available as a direct-to-consumer streaming service, through bundled partnerships in key markets as well as through branded destinations in local markets through licensing deals. … [Read more...] about Paramount Global to launch new Paramount+ branded destination with MONO in Thailand
Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
MIPCOM CANNES has announced that Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount, President, Republic Pictures and one of the most influential figures in the international distribution industry, will give a Media Mastermind keynote at the forthcoming 40th edition of the International Co-Production and Entertainment Content Market in Cannes (21-24 October 2024). During this main stage conversation, Cohen will share insights into the worldwide content licensing strategy he leads within the … [Read more...] about Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
Lighthouse Pictures elevates Jameson Parker to CEO
Following the recent majority acquisition of Lighthouse Pictures by Martini Film Studios, Jameson Parker has been promoted to the position of CEO, elevated from VP of Production. Previous CEO Jamie Goehring will continue to perform the day-to-day operations of the company with Parker whilst focussing on expanding Lighthouse’s production pipeline and expanding into new markets. Jameson Parker has been working with Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson for nearly a decade and has produced titles … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Pictures elevates Jameson Parker to CEO
Happy Accidents opens 2nd North American office and appoints Courtney Colman as Chief Financial Officer
International film and TV studio Happy Accidents has appointed Courtney Colman as its Chief Financial Officer. Working from the studio’s new Canadian office in Toronto, Colman will be responsible for the financial and tax department of the studios’ film and TV productions, corporate strategic planning, accounting, finance, budgeting and forecasting. The opening of Happy Accidents’ new Canadian hub in Toronto marks the expansion of the studio’s footprint in an integral territory for growing its … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents opens 2nd North American office and appoints Courtney Colman as Chief Financial Officer
