STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films has appointed award-winning Patrick Schweitzer as CEO of RED Production Company. RED Production Company (RED) is one of STUDIOCANAL’s growing group of creative production companies in the UK and Europe. With Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys in co-production with Endor Productions for delivery to Prime Video in 2024, RED’s most recent series include the award-winning It’s A Sin (Channel … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL announces Patrick Schweitzer as CEO of RED Production Company
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Fred Media reveals its biggest ever MIPCOM Slate
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary year, Fred Media, Australia’s leading independent content distributor, today reveals its 2023 MIPCOM slate, showcasing a wide range of new and returning series from long-standing producer relationships as well as exciting content from four new producer partners. In total 139 new hours will be added to its growing catalogue. Two new series from parent company WTFN Entertainment mark Fred Media’s expansion into crime programming. The Hunters, (6x90) … [Read more...] about Fred Media reveals its biggest ever MIPCOM Slate
Talpa transitions into Talpa Studios
Talpa, the globally renowned content powerhouse for non-scripted formats founded by John de Mol, proudly unveils its new name: Talpa Studios. This rebranding signifies more than just a name change. It also represents a holistic shift in its business approach, focused on creating complete content propositions, from format creation to production and global distribution. As a forerunner in the entertainment industry, Talpa Studios will continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. … [Read more...] about Talpa transitions into Talpa Studios
WildBrain and iQIYI to launch Jonny Jetboy, new Keith Chapman series at MIPCOM 2023
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is launching Jonny Jetboy (40 x 11’), a brand-new original kids’ series from Keith Chapman, creator of PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder, at MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM 2023. WildBrain’s slate for the market will also include two additional new originals: the CG-animated preschool show Caillou (52 x 11’) and the all-new version of comedy series, Johnny Test (40 x 11’). Every kid has the potential to become a hero, but becoming a hero doesn’t … [Read more...] about WildBrain and iQIYI to launch Jonny Jetboy, new Keith Chapman series at MIPCOM 2023
Keshet International sells Trust No One to Netflix
Prior to launching it to market at MIPCOM 2023, Keshet International (KI) has sold the hotly anticipated thriller Trust No One (9x60’) to Netflix in a landmark multi-territory deal that will see the global streamer premiere the Israeli drama co-exclusively in Israel and exclusively in 19 key territories worldwide. Produced by Shenhar Productions and co-created by an all-star team - including Ron Leshem (Euphoria, Valley of the Tears, The Gordin Cell), Amit Cohen (False Flag, The Gordin Cell, … [Read more...] about Keshet International sells Trust No One to Netflix
CAKE to distribute action animated adventure Shewood
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced its partnership with Baby Octopus and Toybox on tween action animated adventure Sherwood. A YouTube Original, Sherwood was created by Diana Manson and Megan Laughton and launched on YouTube Premium in 8 languages. The 10 x 22 minute series has amassed over 54 million views and has been nominated for a Rockie Award for Best Children’s Animation and two Kidscreen Awards for Best New Series and Best Animated Series. Set in the dystopian … [Read more...] about CAKE to distribute action animated adventure Shewood