Following a very successful market in Cannes, Turkish distributor Inter Medya is ready for Discop Africa. At the exhibition held in Johannesburg, the company is planning to highlight two series: "Endless Love" and "Mrs. Fazilet and Her Daughters." Nominated in the category of Best Telenovelas at the International Emmy Awards, "Endless Love" is produced by one of Turkey’s most important production houses, Ay Yapim, and has already conquered the world by storm with numerous international sales. … [Read more...] about Inter Medya’s next stop is Discop Africa
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DISCOP Africa Express
Johannesburg / Los Angeles – Basic Lead, the international trade event organiser, has announced the launch of a brand new market, DISCOP Africa Express, a partner to its successful annual event, DISCOP Africa, the continent’s premier annual market for film, TV content, adaptation rights and packaged channels. Designed to meet the increased demand from Africa’s fast-growing television marketplace, DISCOP Africa Express will take place from the 2nd to 4th June 2015 at the Sofitel … [Read more...] about DISCOP Africa Express
Prime Entertainment Group renews series with Universal Networks
Following the Discop Africa market, Prime Entertainment Group announced the renewal of its series with Universal Networks in the Pan African territory. Universal Networks has just acquired another 52 episodes of Prime Entertainment Group’s Hollywood on Set (52x26’) / year in HD. This is the third year in a row Hollywood on Set will be broadcast on the movie channel of the region across 52 territories. “It’s a true pleasure to reinforce our presence in the African … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment Group renews series with Universal Networks
Motion Story and FCCE introduces “Jongo”
Johannesburg – Using Discop Africa as their launch pad, Motion Story and FCCE have announced the arrival of the world’s first mainstream African-based superhero TV series, Jongo, co-created by international best-selling novelist, Gareth Crocker (Finding Jack, Journey from Darkness, Never Let Go and King). Set in modern-day South Africa and Zambia, Jongo tells the story of a young man, Eli King, who acquires an array of supernatural abilities after a crystal is found in a cave at the … [Read more...] about Motion Story and FCCE introduces “Jongo”
Discop Africa 2014 ups exhibit space
Los Angeles – Following a strong increase in demand for exhibition space, Basic Lead has unveiled plans to expand the current capabilities at the forthcoming 9th edition of Discop Africa. At the same time, the premier multi-platform content event in Africa announced that it will be supporting Malaria No More, a nonprofit that’s determined to end malaria deaths in Africa. More than 300 … [Read more...] about Discop Africa 2014 ups exhibit space
DISCOP Africa 2013 opens
Los Angeles/ Johannesburg – As more than 1,500 delegates from 70-plus countries arrive in Johannesburg for the 8th edition of DISCOP Africa, which commences at the Sandton Convention Center, the Los Angeles and Johannesburg-based organisers announce full details of the vibrant DISCOPRO conference agenda, which will feature 70 speakers across the three-day event. Developed in partnership with Africa’s most active production communities and sponsored by Wananchi Group, East … [Read more...] about DISCOP Africa 2013 opens
