Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, has announced a distribution agreement with Brazilian animation studio Copa Studio for its hit comedy Jorel’s Brother. CAKE will have worldwide rights excluding Latin America to 104 episodes of the multi-award-winning Brazilian animated comedy, co-produced with Cartoon Network Latin America. Jorel’s Brother (104 x 11’ & 18 x 2’) follows the daily adventures of a shy and nameless 9-year-old boy, who is overshadowed by his more infamous … [Read more...] about CAKE announces international launch of ‘Jorel’s Brother’
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Ekaterina Yakushenko joins newly revamped THEMA RUS
As part of the new dimension taken by THEMA RUS (Moscow-based branch of THEMA Group, part of the CANAL+ International Group) managed by Natalya Kabikova, Ekaterina Yakushenko is appointed as THEMA RUS Sales Director with immediate effect and is in charge of overseeing, managing, and reinforcing all commercial aspects of the THEMA portfolio's - existing and future - channels and video content throughout Russia and all CIS markets. In this newly created position, Ekaterina Yakushenko will lead … [Read more...] about Ekaterina Yakushenko joins newly revamped THEMA RUS
all3media international hires Mike Gould to lead digital partnerships
Leading independent distributor all3media international has expanded its digital division, a3mi2, with the appointment of Mike Gould in the newly created position of Partnership Manager. Reporting to Gary Woolf, EVP Strategic Development, Gould will be responsible for developing and managing all3media international’s digital partnerships worldwide and maximising digital returns for the company’s leading brands and multi-genre content. Gould brings a wealth of experience in digital business … [Read more...] about all3media international hires Mike Gould to lead digital partnerships
GoQuest Media signs international distribution rights for ‘Rats’
Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media announced that it has partnered with Czech production company Heaven’s Gate to take the international distribution rights for the gripping crime thriller Rats (6 x 55') - a bold, hard-hitting drama about the Czech drug trade. Based on true stories and made in collaboration with the National Anti-Drug Centre of the Czech Republic (DEA), Rats was created and written by talented young Czech screenwriter Miro Šifra (Rédl) and directed by … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media signs international distribution rights for ‘Rats’
Hit cooking format ‘Chef in Your Ear’ serves up a double helping of deals
Global format experts The Format People (TFP) are pleased to announce two more international adaptations of their hit cooking reality format Chef In Your Ear, bringing the total territories to-date to 12. Following deals by distributor Warner Bros International TV Production, a full studio adaptation of the format locally titled Senti Chi Mangia launched on Italian channel La7 on Monday 14 September. Presented by Bake Off host Benedetta Parodi, it runs for 35 episodes daily in access-primetime … [Read more...] about Hit cooking format ‘Chef in Your Ear’ serves up a double helping of deals
Beyond Rights announces two senior roles
Beyond Rights’ CEO, Kate Llewellyn-Jones, announced two pivotal roles in the company. Jimmy Humphrey will become Beyond Rights Limited’s head of acquisitions and co-productions, while Simona Argenti has been confirmed as head of sales. Both Jimmy and Simona held the same positions at TCB Media Rights when it was acquired by Beyond International. Kate Llewellyn-Jones says: “Jimmy and Simona are exceptional senior executives, with excellent track records in their respective fields. I am … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights announces two senior roles