Global content creation and distribution company ADD Content has signed a scripted format deal with Channel One in Russia for its Israeli drama Sirens (Betulot), which will air this year. Produced by AMEDIA Production and SREDA Production Company and directed by Sasha Kiriyenko with Alexander Kuznetsov serving as DOP, the Russian version of Sirens will feature a script by Maria Saprykina, Alexander Topuria and Irina Zui Sirens, and production design by Leonid Kipnis. Producers on the show are … [Read more...] about ADD Content signs deal with Channel One
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Eccho Rights to present new Russian crime drama
STOCKHOLM – Eccho Rights have entered into an agreement with Russian producers Amedia Production to distribute brand new crime drama The Pretender. The series, an exciting and stylish 12-parter set after the Revolution of 1917, will air on Channel One in Russia later this year. Eccho Rights will present a first look at The Pretender for international buyers at MIPCOM this month. The Pretender sees a provincial swindler find a golden opportunity for a big city heist, as a case of … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights to present new Russian crime drama
Historical drama “Trotsky” travels to Denmark and Mexico
STOCKHOLM – Trotsky, the 8-part Russian historical drama, has been picked up by channels in Denmark and Mexico following international sales concluded by distributor Eccho Rights. Charting the rise of the Bolshevik revolutionary from his early days as an imprisoned political dissident, through to his assassination at the hands of rival Stalin, the series sparked wide interest in the international market with a spectacular launch at MIPCOM 2017. Synopsis: In May 1940, … [Read more...] about Historical drama “Trotsky” travels to Denmark and Mexico
CNN and SkyNet Myanmar collaborate
Yangon- CNN International Commercial announced a historic news affiliate and consultation agreement between Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., the distributor of CNN International in the Asia-Pacific region, and Shwe Than Lwin Media Co., Ltd., (known as ‘SkyNet Myanmar’) to help the company launch the country’s first 24-hour local language news network, Channel One. As part of this multi-year agreement, SkyNet will receive detailed consultation and comprehensive training from … [Read more...] about CNN and SkyNet Myanmar collaborate
Globecast extends reach
Moscow— Globecast has been chosen by Russian broadcaster Channel One to help them reach the European market (via HotBird) and Asia (via AsiaSat 5), extending its reach to new audiences. The Russian language channel carries a mix of news, documentaries, feature film productions, as well as entertainment content. Globecast is providing dual illumination on HotBird with an MPEG-4 channel in addition to the existing MPEG-2 service it provides for the broadcaster. The live signal from Channel … [Read more...] about Globecast extends reach
Zodiak Rights secures deals in Italy and Russia for “The Returned”
Zodiak Rights, the distribution wing of Zodiak Media, announced on May 15 that it has secured new deals in Italy and in Russia for The Returned, the International Emmy Award-winning drama series produced by Haut et Court TV for CANAL+ Original Creation. In Italy, Sky Italia has acquired both the first season and the adaptation rights of the thrilling drama for its newly launched pay-TV channel, Sky Atlantic. Sky Atlantic will soon be launching The Returned, date to be announced. … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures deals in Italy and Russia for “The Returned”
