Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights has sold the North American broadcast and digital rights to the first season of musical comedy series Happiness (6 x 30’) to PBS Distribution which has also pre-bought season two. Produced in New Zealand, upbeat Happiness, which tells the hilarious story of the ups and downs of an amateur theatrical group, is set to air on PBS later this year. The second season is currently in pre-production and will deliver in 2026. A Greenstone TV Production for … [Read more...] about DCD Rights sells North American rights of original musical comedy series Happiness to PBS Distribution
Comedy Series
yes Studios to launch new comedy series at MIPCOM
Following the recent launches of several premium drama series, including action thriller Embassy Down and Sci-Fi YA title Wonder, yes Studios is delighted to arrive at MIPCOM this year with three additions to its growing catalogue of comedy series. Little Fucker and Canteen Commando are brand new titles for the market, while romantic comedy Bloody Murray returns with a much-anticipated second season. Each is available as a completed series or scripted format. Little Fucker (7 x 30) is an … [Read more...] about yes Studios to launch new comedy series at MIPCOM
CAKE partners up with DCM Pictures and Boulder Media on 2D animated comedy series ‘Amelia Fang’
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced its partnership with DCM Pictures and Boulder Media on the 2D adventure comedy series Amelia Fang aimed at 6-9 year olds. The series is inspired by the fang-tastic books written and illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson, which have sold over half a million copies in the UK and have been translated into 24 languages. Amelia Fang will be produced by DCM Pictures (Bibi & Tina) with animation led by Boulder Media in Dublin and directed by … [Read more...] about CAKE partners up with DCM Pictures and Boulder Media on 2D animated comedy series ‘Amelia Fang’
Keshet Tresor Fiction secures order for comedy-drama ‘How To Dad’
Keshet Tresor Fiction (KTF), Tresor and Keshet International’s German scripted production hub, has been commissioned to produce a five-part comedy-drama by German public broadcaster ARD. Based on a Keshet Broadcasting and Yoav Gross Productions’ original format, How to Dad is a humorous and yet also emotional comedy series about fatherhood, an on-the-job learning experience for which there is no magic formula. In Keshet Tresor Fiction’s 5x25’ German adaptation for ARD Degeto, How to … [Read more...] about Keshet Tresor Fiction secures order for comedy-drama ‘How To Dad’
Rainmaker Content confirms sales for lockdown comedy series ‘Staged 2’
Rainmaker Content, the international distributor specialising in drama, factual and special event programming, announced sales of the second series of successful, award-winning comedy series Staged, as well as reporting new sales of both series to additional key broadcasters. Renewal deals for Staged 2 (8 x 22’) have been confirmed with Hulu (SVOD in the US), ABC in Australia for TV and to Huanxi Media Group for all rights in China, with a brand-new deal with the UK’s BritBox for series 2, … [Read more...] about Rainmaker Content confirms sales for lockdown comedy series ‘Staged 2’
Pio Rock! hits MIPJunior & MIPCOM
Cannes – Rai Com, the commercial arm of Italian pubcaster Rai, along with Planeta Junior, animation studios DQ Entertainment and Gruppo Alcuni have introduced Pio Rocks! – The Series, a 3D CGI comedy series following the adventures of Youtube star Pulcino Pio at school, to an industry audience at a special event during this year’s MIPJunior. Planned for a total of 52 episodes of 11’ each combining comedy with plenty of adventure, Pio Rocks! – The Series is aimed at 5-8 … [Read more...] about Pio Rock! hits MIPJunior & MIPCOM
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