Zephyr, the production arm of APC Kids and part of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, has secured its first presales for the highly anticipated 2D animated adventure-comedy Lana Longbeard, co-produced with Canadian animation studio Copernicus, which is currently in production. Pre-sales secured by Zephyr for the vibrant 52 x 11” series targeted at 6–9-year-olds include Warner Bros. Discovery in EMEA, SUPER RTL in German-speaking Europe following key co-development … [Read more...] about Zephyr and Copernicus adventure-comedy Lana Longbeard sails to international broadcasters
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GoQuest Media Acquires Worldwide Rights To Comedy-Drama Troll Farm
Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has struck a deal with Lithuanian production company Dansu Films for the drama series Troll Farm. The deal announced today gives GoQuest Media the worldwide distribution rights (excluding Lithuania and Estonia) for the five-part comedy-drama, the first high-end project of its kind to be produced in Lithuania. Troll Farm, a dramedy about a high-flying executive out for revenge, is directed by Ernestas Jankauskas and stars Gabija … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media Acquires Worldwide Rights To Comedy-Drama Troll Farm
Satellite Operators Maintain a Positive Outlook on The Future of The Industry and Talk Up Integration, Adaptation and Cooperation
On June 6, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) annual satellite conference, the Satellite Industry Forum, welcomed over 140 delegates and speakers including some of the satellite industry’s largest operators for a day of discussion on the challenges and growth opportunities of the satellite connectivity market valued at $11.2 billion in 2021, and projected to reach $22.1 billion by 2031. The conference opened with the regional operators on how they would fit in the rapidly evolving … [Read more...] about Satellite Operators Maintain a Positive Outlook on The Future of The Industry and Talk Up Integration, Adaptation and Cooperation
Raphaelle Mathieu promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Cyber Group Studios
Raphaelle Mathieu, an industry veteran with two decades of experience in the distribution and production of audiovisual content, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Cyber Group Studios. She succeeds Dominique Bourse, who was named Chairman and CEO of the company in February 2023. Mathieu, a company board member, has held various positions within Cyber Group Studios, including Director of Sales, Acquisitions, and New Media, and most recently, Executive Vice-President. Before joining … [Read more...] about Raphaelle Mathieu promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Cyber Group Studios
Banijay Rights takes Shine Fiction’s Serial Lover to Spain
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay, today announces that powerful French drama Serial Lover - from Banijay France scripted label Shine Fiction - has been acquired by Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia. The co-production with Amaury Fournial (Sibaro Films) for M6 in France will air on Atresmedia following an agreement negotiated by Marion Vergnaud, SVP Italy, Iberia & Malta, Banijay Rights. Written by Alice Den Broek and directed by Fred Berthe, Serial … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights takes Shine Fiction’s Serial Lover to Spain
Media Ranch announces six format deals in Europe & the U.S.
Sophie Ferron, Founder & CEO of Media Ranch, an award-winning format production and distribution company, announced six option deals today. Round Table was optioned in Europe in four countries. Two other Media Ranch original formats were optioned in the U.S. This year Media Ranch began representation of two Korean formats from DiTurn, headed by The Masked Singer creator Wonwoo Park. The first format optioned from the partnership is singing game … [Read more...] about Media Ranch announces six format deals in Europe & the U.S.