Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has picked up distribution rights for factual entertainment series, Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter (4 x 60’), for Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the US, Canada, France and Iberia. Produced by Honey Bee in association with Freshwater Films, a co-production with Motion Content Group, the series has been commissioned and executive produced by Dan Korn, VP of Programming at A+E Networks UK, with Diana Carter, … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires factual entertainment series ‘Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter’
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A+E Networks sells global hit format ‘Alone’ to SBS Australia
A+E Networks® Global Content Sales has sold its global hit format Alone, the self-shot ultimate survival competition series that has been a critical and ratings success for eight seasons on The HISTORY® Channel in the US, to leading broadcaster SBS in Australia. The news was announced today by Glen Hansen, SVP of Content Sales Asia-Pacific at A+E Networks International. Alone Australia will see ten Australian survivalists dropped into the Australian wilderness, where they’ll be challenged by … [Read more...] about A+E Networks sells global hit format ‘Alone’ to SBS Australia
Discovery offers a rare insider view into the opening spectacle of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
As Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 draws to a close, Discovery today announced a new documentary series Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director’s Cut. Giving viewers the opportunity to step into all the performance and planning in the lead up to the Games’ stunning opening spectacle, the documentary offers unprecedented access to key individuals involved in the Ceremony, including veteran Chinese Director, Zhang Yimou. Behind the Opening Ceremony: The Director’s Cut premieres on Discovery … [Read more...] about Discovery offers a rare insider view into the opening spectacle of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
Flame Distribution and MAP TV (Michael Attwell Productions) are delighted to announce Moors Murders, a brand new True Crime documentary series ordered by UK broadcaster Channel 4 which is scheduled to TX on Monday 21st February. Moors Murders (3 x 52’) is produced by award-winning Michael Attwell and Douglas Chirnside (MAP TV). The 1960’s Moors Murders are Britain’s most notorious crimes. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murdered five children and buried the bodies on the local moors. The ‘trial of … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
CBS Studios expands ‘NCIS’ and ‘Seal Team’ franchises for Paramount+
A new NCIS will be produced for Paramount+ Australia and Network 10, and a new SEAL TEAM movie will be produced for the streaming service in the U.S., it was announced today by George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS and chief content officer for news and sports at Paramount+. For the first time, CBS Studios will expand one of its biggest and most successful global franchises into a new international edition, NCIS: SYDNEY. The series, which is slated for 2023, will feature local stories with … [Read more...] about CBS Studios expands ‘NCIS’ and ‘Seal Team’ franchises for Paramount+
Foxtel Group and Discovery, Inc. announce new multi-year content deal
The Foxtel Group (Australia) and Discovery, Inc. announced a new multi-year partnership to supply the Foxtel Group with factual, documentary and reality content from the flagship Discovery Channel, as well as the TLC, Investigation Discovery, Discovery Turbo and Animal Planet channels. The agreement includes thousands of hours of popular local and international content live and on-demand, including: Outback Opal Hunters, Aussie Gold Hunters, Deadliest Catch, Fast N' Loud, Gold … [Read more...] about Foxtel Group and Discovery, Inc. announce new multi-year content deal