A+E Networks® Global Content Sales announced that Carlos Sanchez has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Digital Distribution for Global Content Sales. The news was announced by Mark Garner, EVP of Content Sales and Business Development, to whom Sanchez will be reporting. In his new role, Sanchez will drive the growth of the company’s rapidly evolving, forward-moving digital content business, securing licensing agreements for A+E Networks’ vast library of scripted and non-scripted … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Global Content Sales welcomes Carlos Sanchez as SVP Digital Distribution
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Channel 4 Acquires ‘Married to a Psychopath’ from Big Little Fish
Big Little Fish Television announced the acquisition by Channel 4 of a new documentary mini-series that revisits an unprecedented police investigation into the wicked crimes of a would-be serial killer. Led by former Detective Inspector Charles Henry who ran the operation, Married to a Psychopath (2 x 60’) documents every twist and turn of an extraordinary manhunt that spanned several continents and which would later involve twenty detectives gathering more than one thousand witness … [Read more...] about Channel 4 Acquires ‘Married to a Psychopath’ from Big Little Fish
Abacus Media Rights acquires global distribution rights for feature documentary ‘The Ghost of Richard Harris’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, acquires new Sky Original feature The Ghost of Richard Harris for worldwide distribution. A Bright Yellow Films, Samson Films and Groove International production, The Ghost of Richard Harris (1 x 90’) is a unique feature documentary about a once-famous actor, poet, lover and singer, whose prodigious career was overshadowed by a reputation for drinking and riotous behaviour earning him the epithet “hell raiser”. Exploring this … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires global distribution rights for feature documentary ‘The Ghost of Richard Harris’
CBS renews hit drama ‘Blue Bloods’
CBS announced that the venerable hit drama Blue Bloods has been renewed for the 2022-2023 television season and will return for the show’s 13th year on the Network. Additional renewals will be announced in the coming weeks. “America’s favorite first family of law enforcement is back for season 13,” said Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment. “The Reagans possess an incredible bond with audiences literally everywhere and on every platform. And in its 12th season, with over 250 episodes, … [Read more...] about CBS renews hit drama ‘Blue Bloods’
Talpa’s ‘Million Dollar Island’ headed to Australia
The trailblazing new survival adventure show Million Dollar Island continues to conquer the globe. After NBC in the United States and MBC in the Middle East, Talpa’s latest format is now headed for Australia. The show has been commissioned by Seven and will be produced by Eureka Productions. It’s set to air in 2023. Million Dollar Island is a groundbreaking social experiment where one hundred people try to stay on a remote desert island for two months for a chance at winning one million … [Read more...] about Talpa’s ‘Million Dollar Island’ headed to Australia
ITV Studios appoints Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director Global Entertainment, ITV Studios
ITV Studios announced the appointment of established media sales expert Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director of its Global Entertainment business with immediate effect.Reporting directly to Arjan Pomper, Managing Director Global Entertainment, Charlotte will now oversee the day to day running of the format sales division with its catalogue of 285 unique formats. This includes some of the biggest titles in the world such as The Voice, Love Island, The Chase, I Am A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of … [Read more...] about ITV Studios appoints Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director Global Entertainment, ITV Studios