Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) and Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) have reached a global distribution and format agreement for Time Is Money - The Celebrity Lifehack Show, a new format based on the TBS prime-time show Jitan Seikatsu Guide Show (26 Hours/Day). Under this agreement, SPT will be in charge of international sales of Time Is Money, as well as overseeing local productions of the format. The agreement was brokered by TBS’ format licensing agent, Bellon Entertainment … [Read more...] about TBS, Sony Pictures Television sign global distribution and format agreement for ‘Time Is Money’
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‘Lion Dance’ is a rising star in the international film market
Lion Dance, created by Iron Fan Studio of Winsing Animation, stood out and won the best animation at the 2020 Great Lakes International Film Festival. Lion Dance is a teenage-targeted short film telling a story about adventure, growth, fantasy, and action. It introduces that a forgotten and washed-out dancing star lion is sparing no effort to return to the public eye. The stranded lion unintentionally attends a lion dance performance at the Chinese New Year Temple Fair in Chinatown and … [Read more...] about ‘Lion Dance’ is a rising star in the international film market
TeamTO acquires TV, film, and licensing rights to graphic fantasy novel ‘NINN’
In another ground-breaking move, Europe’s creative leader in kids entertainment TeamTO has announced the acquisition of NINN, a series of graphic novels by Jean-Michel Darlot and Johan Pilet. For the first time, the maverick content producer will create an ambitious animated limited series for the 7+ audience, starring Ninn an 11-year-old girl with a mysterious connection to the Paris Metro. Ninn is a young Parisian with an unusual passion for the city’s underground world. She knows every nook … [Read more...] about TeamTO acquires TV, film, and licensing rights to graphic fantasy novel ‘NINN’
all3media international signs first collaboration with Nutopia, securing distribution to ‘A World of Calm’
Leading independent distributor all3media international is partnering with premium factual producer Nutopia on its revolutionary new TV experience A World of Calm. Marking the first collaboration between the two companies; the agreement will see all3media international handling global distribution rights (excluding the US and Latin America) to A World of Calm. Based on the popular Calm app, the ten-part series was produced for HBO Max in the US, where it premiered earlier this month. … [Read more...] about all3media international signs first collaboration with Nutopia, securing distribution to ‘A World of Calm’
Winsing Animation joins the 2020 China Licensing Expo
Winsing Animation announced that it will be taking part in the 2020 China Licensing Expo (CLE) that will be held from 21 October to 23 October 2020 in Shanghai, China. The China Licensing Expo is the largest licensing event in Asia and is widely recognised as the most effective channel to understand the licensing market, promote brands, and expand the licensing business in China and Asia. For over a decade, China Licensing Expo has witnessed the development of the licensing industry in … [Read more...] about Winsing Animation joins the 2020 China Licensing Expo
Nippon TV unveils first-ever anime department and promotes Kako Kuwahara to EVP and head of department
Having recently announced two promotions within its IBD division, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced the creation of a new department within its Business Development division, in which IBD is included. Effective immediately is the launch of the Anime Department which will be headed up by Ms. Kako Kuwahara, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Business Development, previously serving as Managing Director of IBD. The first international … [Read more...] about Nippon TV unveils first-ever anime department and promotes Kako Kuwahara to EVP and head of department