London − Independent UK based distributor DCD Rights will launch its largest slate of factual content to date at MIPTV, as it continues to sign collaborations with independent producers including Tern TV, Rize USA and Matchlight. Combined with its recent acquisition of the Electric Sky library, the DCD Rights non-scripted portfolio now numbers 1,600 hours of diverse programming. Making its international debut at MIPTV from Scottish indie Tern TV is The Mountain, a 6 x 30’ … [Read more...] about DCD Rights to launch largest slate
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all3media secures sales for “Love For Sale With Rupert Everett”
London – Independent distributor all3media International has secured a host of new sales Swan Films’ Love for Sale with Rupert Everett, as the two-part documentary, which sees the BAFTA nominated actor presenting a bold and highly personal take on “the world’s oldest profession,” picks up a prestigious Grierson Award. Awarded "Documentary Presenter of the Year" for Rupert Everett at Grierson 2014, The British Documentary Awards, Love for Sale with Rupert Everett has … [Read more...] about all3media secures sales for “Love For Sale With Rupert Everett”
UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM
Cannes, France – CBS Studios International and UK broadcaster Channel 4 today announced a licensing agreement for exclusive first window, free-to-air broadcast of the highly anticipated new hour-long comedy Jane The Virgin, premiering on E4 in 2015. Jane The Virgin has drawn widespread interest and critical acclaim since being introduced in May at U.S. advertiser presentations and to international buyers at the annual May Screenings. In addition to critical praise for the show, its leading … [Read more...] about UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM
Arrow Media re-commisions “Dogs: Their Secret Lives”
Arrow Media continues to build its portfolio of specialist factual programming with series two of Dogs: Their Secret Lives (3 x 60’) for Channel 4. The re-commission sees the UK indie build upon the success it had with last year’s one-off documentary, as it continues to grow its portfolio of animal-related content, exploring the domestic side of animal interaction. Nick Metcalfe, Executive Producer, Arrow Media, said: “It’s been exciting to reprise the filming … [Read more...] about Arrow Media re-commisions “Dogs: Their Secret Lives”
“The Singer Takes It All” launches on UK’s Channel 4
This summer sees the launch of The Singer Takes It All, a brand new 4 x 60’ multiplatform singing game show created by Endemol UK and commissioned jointly by Channel 4’s Head of Entertainment Justin Gorman and Multiplatform Commissioning Editor for Entertainment and Comedy, Jody Smith. The show will be hosted live by Alan Carr on Channel 4. For the first time ever viewers at home will take total control of a game show, becoming both judge and jury via a real-time interactive … [Read more...] about “The Singer Takes It All” launches on UK’s Channel 4
MIPTV: Studio Lambert launches new series
all3media international has confirmed the arrival of a new format that will be launching at MIPTV, from the illustrious stable of Studio Lambert, working with acclaimed European partners. The new show, which will be marketed under the English language title of Salon Wars has been developed by Studio Lambert, creators of Undercover Boss, with French production house Coyote. TF1 Group has acquired the rights for the format Salon Wars from Coyote – and it is understood that French series will … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Studio Lambert launches new series
