Bunya Entertainment has announced that Sophia Zachariou will soon be departing the company after her five-year tenure as Co-Managing Director. Bunya Entertainment is one part the Bunya Group of companies and was established by Sophia Zachariou, David Jowsey and Greer Simpkin in 2019 when Sophia joined the Group. Bunya Entertainment's vision has been to create internationally focused television drama and comedy and Sophia leaves Bunya Entertainment with a strong production and development … [Read more...] about Sophia Zachariou to depart Bunya Entertainment
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First look revealed from Two Brothers Pictures new comedy Dinosaur
The first look images for new comedy, Dinosaur, the latest series from Two Brothers Pictures, the team behind Fleabag and the global hit thriller The Tourist, have been released. The six-part series, created by Matilda Curtis and Ashley Storrie, was filmed and set in Glasgow and will premiere on Hulu in the US on 5th April and on BBC Scotland, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three in the UK next month. All3Media International are handling global distribution for the series. Dinosaur follows Nina (Ashley … [Read more...] about First look revealed from Two Brothers Pictures new comedy Dinosaur
ABS-CBN’s A Soldier’s Heart is first series chosen by streaming platforms in The Middle East
ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading content provider, marks another milestone by becoming the first to distribute an Arabic-dubbed Filipino drama after forging an agreement with Rabee Alhajabed Art Production & Distribution FZE in tapping the rising video-on-demand platforms in the Middle East. The Philippine hit action-drama series "A Soldier's Heart" is available in three streaming platforms: Maraya, Shofha, and Weyyak, covering Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s A Soldier’s Heart is first series chosen by streaming platforms in The Middle East
Abacus Media Rights acquires non-fiction true crime series Murder by Medic
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, will distribute 52 x one hour non-fiction, true crime series Murder By Medic. Series producer, award-winning UK indie FirstLookTV, has appointed AMR as a distribution partner for the programme. Broadcaster A&E’s Crime and Investigation Channel, the original partner on Murder by Medic, has retained rights in UK and Ireland, Greece, CEE, Benelux and Middle East. AMR will now service the rest of world. Murder By Medic tells the … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires non-fiction true crime series Murder by Medic
CAKE lands International distribution rights to Buddy Oliver’s new BBC cooking series
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has picked up the international rights to Cooking Buddies, Buddy Oliver’s first TV series. Presented by 13-year-old Buddy, son of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, Cooking Buddies will premiere in the UK on CBBC later this year. The 10 x 20 minute series has been commissioned by Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Children’s Commissioning 7+. The Executive Producer for the Jamie Oliver Group is Samantha Beddoes. CAKE will handle distribution rights worldwide … [Read more...] about CAKE lands International distribution rights to Buddy Oliver’s new BBC cooking series
Boat Rocker sells Beacon 23 to Prime Video as part of raft of global sales of premium scripted series
Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced a raft of international sales of its premium scripted sci-fi thriller series, Beacon 23, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, to leading broadcasters and streamers, including Prime Video (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Sub-Saharan Africa) and Paramount (UK and Ireland). Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the eight-episode first season of Beacon 23 has been acquired by: Amazon … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker sells Beacon 23 to Prime Video as part of raft of global sales of premium scripted series