Leading international distributor, Passion Distribution, has announced a raft of sales across an impressive 300 hours of factual programming. Following its successful run on Channel 5 earlier this year, Passion have secured several deals for Mentorn Media’s thrilling documentary series – Into the Congo with Ben Fogle (3 x 60’), where viewers embark on Ben’s most extreme journey to date, into the wilderness of the Congo. These new territory sales include, NPO (Netherlands), RTBF and VRT … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces sales on huge 300 hours of programming
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Happy Accidents appoints Calamity Jane’s Meredith Willis as SVP Creative Content
LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents has appointed Meredith Willis as SVP of Creative Content. Working in both Los Angeles and London, Willis will oversee development and production of feature and television projects. Willis joins after a tenure as the Director of Development for Ellen Pompeo’s Calamity Jane Entertainment under a deal with ABC Studios, where she covered both scripted and unscripted television and film. Prior to that, Willis worked at Denver & Delilah for almost … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents appoints Calamity Jane’s Meredith Willis as SVP Creative Content
Banijay Unveils Compelling Slate Ahead of London TV Screenings
Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay has announced a compelling offering for its dedicated London TV Screenings event – Banijay @ BAFTA. Hitting the 2024 line-up is the highly-anticipated high-end scripted series Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light; and premium documentary Front Row. Elsewhere, the powerhouse will also be celebrating travelling formats with adventure reality, The Summit; and spin-off, Deal or No Deal Island. Packed with distinct, high-quality programming across all … [Read more...] about Banijay Unveils Compelling Slate Ahead of London TV Screenings
GRB Media Ranch Announces Deal for Relative Justice Legal Reality Series with CBS AMC Networks
GRB Media Ranch CEO, Gary R. Benz announced sales with CBS AMC Networks for its reality legal series Relative Justice (150 x ‘30) for the territories of Malta, the Middle East and Africa. The deal was brokered by Liz Levenson, GRB Media Ranch Distribution & Acquisition Executive. The Company also announced yet another deal for its flagship series Untold Stories of the E.R. for several seasons in Italy by Discovery. The deal was closed by GRB Media Ranch President, Sophie Ferron. Other … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Announces Deal for Relative Justice Legal Reality Series with CBS AMC Networks
Yeti Television’s The Truth About My Murder returns to TRUE CRIME for second series
Yeti Television announced that AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK) has commissioned the second season of the hit true crime series The Truth About My Murder (10x60’), which is set to air on top factual entertainment channel TRUE CRIME – formerly known as CBS Reality – in early 2024. TRUE CRIME is a joint venture between AMCNI UK and Paramount Global. Season 2 of The Truth About My Murder will once again see forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd tackle ten complex murder cases, guiding … [Read more...] about Yeti Television’s The Truth About My Murder returns to TRUE CRIME for second series
New epic drama series The Darkness to begin production later this year in Iceland
CBS Studios, Stampede Ventures and Truenorth announced today out of MIA that production will begin later this year on new premium drama series THE DARKNESS, a co-production from CBS Studios and Icelandic production company Truenorth and executive producers Stampede Ventures, with Oscar® nominee Lena Olin (Enemies, A Love Story, Hunters, Chocolat, The Artist’s Wife, Hilma) set to star and two-time Oscar® nominee Lasse Hallström (Chocolat, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Hilma) to direct. The English … [Read more...] about New epic drama series The Darkness to begin production later this year in Iceland
