Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that it will handle the international distribution of the latest original formats commissioned by Magnolia Network, the media joint-venture between Warner Bros. Discovery and Magnolia co-founders Chip and Joanna Gaines. The collaboration will see WBITVP distribute three new unscripted titles, all executive-produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines: Roller Jam, Human vs. Hamster and Second Chance Stage. The new series are part … [Read more...] about WBITVP strikes new partnership with Magnolia Network
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Batwheels races onto Netflix
Warner Bros. Animation and DC’s “Batwheels,” the first animated Batman action-adventure comedy series developed for pre-schoolers, is now available to stream in all key EMEA markets. “Batwheels” arrives on Netflix as the series’ ever-growing viewership drives demand for official licensed consumer products. Mattel’s Fisher-Price® leads the cavalcade of partners and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) is now encouraging and recruiting new and existing “Batwheels” licensees … [Read more...] about Batwheels races onto Netflix
Sphere Abacus sells Stopping the Steal directed by Dan Reed following successful HBO US & Channel 4 UK launch
Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold highly anticipated documentary Stopping the Steal to a slew of international broadcasters following the documentary’s successful launch on HBO in the US and Channel 4 in the UK. Stopping the Steal, available as a 1 x 90-minute film or 2 x 52-minute series, has been acquired by SBS Australia, NRK Norway, RTL Deutschland, TVNZ New Zealand, SVT Sweden, DR Denmark, Warner Bros. Discovery for HBO Max & DMAX in Iberia, TVN24 in Poland, Discovery Benelux & Nove + … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus sells Stopping the Steal directed by Dan Reed following successful HBO US & Channel 4 UK launch
WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
WTFN has announced that it is integrating its Fred Media (content distribution) and Radar (digital) teams to capitalise on developments in the marketplace and to more effectively drive its Total Distribution strategy. The new-look business will officially debut at the MIPCOM in Cannes next month with new joint Fred Media/Radar branding. Derek Dyson, previously General Manager at Radar, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at WTFN, taking responsibility for the newly integrated team … [Read more...] about WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
Warner Bros. International Television production secures new international deals for The Golden Bachelor
Just ahead of the ABC US premiere of The Golden Bachelorette, Warner Bros. International Television Production has announced that four European broadcasters have quickly fallen in love with its predecessor, The Golden Bachelor, snapping up format rights for an exclusive relationship in their territory! Acclaimed as “the TV event of 2023” and “the best Bachelor yet,” The Golden Bachelor was ABC’s top unscripted series in nearly four years when it launched and consistently the number one show … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. International Television production secures new international deals for The Golden Bachelor
FPT Featured in Discovery Channel Documentary Spotlighting Vietnam’s Tech Revolution
“Silicon Delta - The Story of Vietnam’s Tech Revolution,” the latest documentary on Vietnam and its leading tech corporation, FPT, premieres today on Discovery Channel and is available in 10 languages, including English, Japanese, German, Chinese, Korean, and so on. The half-hour documentary traces Vietnam’s emergence to become Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy. It offers a chronological view of Vietnam's evolution, current achievements, and positive future outlook, with the … [Read more...] about FPT Featured in Discovery Channel Documentary Spotlighting Vietnam’s Tech Revolution