Ahead of BBC Studios Showcase running from 28 Feb to 2 March 2022, BBC Studios Distribution announced that it has licensed the Love Productions format, Bake Off Japan to streaming service Amazon Prime Video in Japan. The 8-part Japanese adaptation will stream on Amazon Prime Video from 22 April 2022 (4 episodes) and 29 April (4 episodes). Presented by well-known local actors Maki Sakai and Asuka Kudo this feel-good competition follows ten passionate amateur bakers through a series of … [Read more...] about ‘The Great Bake Off’ format heads to Amazon Prime Video in Japan
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HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
With a highly respected career in production and distribution, Therese Hegarty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HELIUM. Most recently Chief Executive of Seven Studios Group - helming the group’s entities and activities across Sydney, Melbourne, London, Auckland and Los Angeles, and previously VP Production & Business for Beyond International, Therese has extensive experience in program development, production and distribution across both production company and broadcast … [Read more...] about HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
Abacus Media Rights in partnership with Night Train Media acquires international rights for ‘The Scream’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, acquires brand-new Sky Documentaries commissioned feature The Scream in partnership with Night Train Media for worldwide distribution for delivery May 2022. The engrossing documentary feature The Scream (1 x 90’), a Curve Story Limited production, is directed by Jenny Ash (The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg, Me and My Penis) and Executive Produced by Rob Carey and Camilla Lewis for Curve Media, and by Academy and BAFTA … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights in partnership with Night Train Media acquires international rights for ‘The Scream’
Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
ABC Commercial has announced the sale of their hilarious scripted comedy Aftertaste (4K or HD 6x30') to US streaming giant Acorn TV. Set in the stunning Adelaide Hills wine region of Australia and featuring a cast of diverse international characters the story follows universally renowned yet volatile celebrity chef, Easton West’s spectacular fall from grace. Humiliated he returns to his hometown where he endeavors to rebuild his career and restore his reputation, with the help of his … [Read more...] about Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
Eclat Media Group selects Tata Communications to bring global sports to pan-Asian viewers
Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, and Eclat Media Group, a premier broadcaster of global sports content, announced the expansion of Eclat’s sports content broadcasting to viewers across Asian countries, including Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. This new agreement powers Eclat Media Group’s newly launched channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2 to broadcast 4000+ hours of content annually. Tata Communications Media Ecosystem, coupled with Video Connect and … [Read more...] about Eclat Media Group selects Tata Communications to bring global sports to pan-Asian viewers
ABS-CBN shows continue global stride in 2022
ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading content provider, continues its global march in 2022 with more of its world-class shows reaching foreign audiences, including New Beginnings and Asintado in African territories; plus, La Vida Lena and Mirabilia in Myanmar. New Beginnings, known locally as Bagong Umaga, is the latest ABS-CBN show airing in over 41 African countries, including Kenya, Ghana, and Madagascar via the StarTimes channel. Heaven Peralejo, Tony Labrusca, Barbie Imperial, Michelle … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN shows continue global stride in 2022