A+E Global Media has named Chris Stewart Vice President Content Sales, overseeing content sales across the UK, Ireland and Germany, it was announced by Patrick Vien, Group Managing Director, International, A+E Global Media. Stewart joins A+E from Banijay Rights, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, UK & Eire, leading sales strategy and deal negotiations across the UK and Ireland for the company’s extensive content catalogue. Earlier in his Banijay tenure, he oversaw … [Read more...] about A+E Global Media Names Chris Stewart VP Content Sales Across the UK, Ireland and Germany
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Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Banijay Rights today announces ITV in the UK has acquired Bali 2002, the new four-part drama that explores the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist attacks on the Indonesian island 20 years ago. The drama will air on new streaming service ITVX next year. Co-produced by Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime for Stan and 9Network in Australia, the deal marks the first international sale for this powerful drama series - struck ahead of the final day of MIPCOM in … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Zodiak Rights appoints Head of Scripted Acquisitions
Chris Stewart Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, announced a key hire for the newly created role of Head of Scripted Acquisitions. Chris Stewart has been appointed from BBC Worldwide where he held the position of Head of Drama. This appointment follows Caroline Torrance joining Zodiak Rights earlier this year in the new role of Head of Scripted, leading Zodiak Rights’ scripted sales and acquisitions strategy whilst working with in-house and external producers around … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights appoints Head of Scripted Acquisitions
