Nest Productions has partnered with expert film and TV insurance firm MiB. The new scheme will provide Nest’s partner indies with highly competitive insurance rates, enhanced coverage and production risk management and support. The new Insurance scheme will provide a high and consistent level of coverage across all of Nest’s and their indie partners’ productions, giving stakeholders peace of mind that their productions are insured correctly. Nest partners will receive benefits such as a … [Read more...] about Nest Productions announces insurance scheme for emerging indies
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Sphere Media to buy Abacus Media Rights from Amcomri Entertainment
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), is set to be acquired by Canada’s Sphere Media for a total aggregate consideration of $24.6m following the company’s sale by Amcomri Entertainment Inc. Sphere Media is partnering in this transaction with Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company and current shareholder of Sphere Media. The deal has become binding today and is expected to close in mid-August of this year, subject to customary conditions. Once closed Abacus Media Rights will become a … [Read more...] about Sphere Media to buy Abacus Media Rights from Amcomri Entertainment
Happy Accidents opens 2nd North American office and appoints Courtney Colman as Chief Financial Officer
International film and TV studio Happy Accidents has appointed Courtney Colman as its Chief Financial Officer. Working from the studio’s new Canadian office in Toronto, Colman will be responsible for the financial and tax department of the studios’ film and TV productions, corporate strategic planning, accounting, finance, budgeting and forecasting. The opening of Happy Accidents’ new Canadian hub in Toronto marks the expansion of the studio’s footprint in an integral territory for growing its … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents opens 2nd North American office and appoints Courtney Colman as Chief Financial Officer
All3Media International sends 30+ hours of premium drama to China in latest deal with Pumpkin Films
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed its latest deal with China’s Pumpkin Films, as the streaming platform secures rights to 30+ hours of premium drama. The acquisition includes Story Films’ ratings-winning Captivated, a gripping thriller about a young mother and her son on the run from a wealthy businessman. Starring Kara Tointon and Allen Leech, this 4 x 1 hour drama recently made its debut in the UK – airing under the title Too Good to be True – and is currently … [Read more...] about All3Media International sends 30+ hours of premium drama to China in latest deal with Pumpkin Films
Something Special and TAICCA Announce Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Co-Produce New Unscripted IP
Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency, and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) are excited to announce a dynamic partnership to co-develop and co-produce new unscripted intellectual properties (IP) over the next two years. This collaboration is set to begin by the end of June 2024. This strategic partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 17, 2024, during the LEAP co-development event in Seoul. This … [Read more...] about Something Special and TAICCA Announce Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Co-Produce New Unscripted IP
Curiosity Stream Announces Content Distribution Partnership with Harbour Rights
Curiosity Stream, the global media company known for its award-winning documentary features, factual entertainment, and specialist factual content, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Harbour Rights, a leading international distribution company based in Hong Kong. This strategic alliance will bring Curiosity Stream's premium content to a broader audience across various platforms, including TV, VOD, and inflight entertainment, in multiple territories across Asia. The … [Read more...] about Curiosity Stream Announces Content Distribution Partnership with Harbour Rights