Prime Video announced that the Nordic documentary Take a Chance will launch exclusively on 19 May in the Nordics and Europe. With unique, unfiltered access, the film explores the mind of Gert van der Graaf, one of the most infamous stalkers in the world. The film follows van der Graaf as he unpacks how his childhood crush on ABBA superstar Agnetha Fältskog turned into an obsession that shaped the rest of his life. With experts, psychologists, friends, and his own words, the film … [Read more...] about Prime Video releases Take a Chance, a new documentary about the man who stalked ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog
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Authentic Distribution closes raft of sales around MIPTV
Autentic Distribution has recently secured deals for new MIPTV titles and their existing line-up of top-notch documentaries and factual series.SBS has picked up 14 hours of factual programming from the Munich-based Distributor. The Australian broadcaster pre-bought the upcoming history series A Cold War of Spies (4×50') which was also presented at the MIPDOC International Buyers Screenings this week in Cannes. Other titles of this deal include World’s Most Punctual Train – Japan’s … [Read more...] about Authentic Distribution closes raft of sales around MIPTV
Fremantle and WhyNow Productions partner on Coco Chanel
Fremantle have acquired the global distribution rights to Coco Chanel, the truly radical story of a woman who turned fashion on its head. The feature documentary from WhyNow Productions, founded by Gabriel Jagger, details how Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, the original influencer, started her own couture business at the turn of the 20th century and changed how women dressed for the modern world. Coco Chanel will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer as part of the flagship Arena … [Read more...] about Fremantle and WhyNow Productions partner on Coco Chanel
Paramount+ expands global Korean content slate from partnership with CJ ENM
Paramount+ announced the expansion of its global Korean originals slate, revealing two new series A BLOODY LUCKY DAY and QUEEN WOO will launch exclusively on the service in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Both series will be available on TVING in South Korea and mark the latest projects developed by Paramount+ and TVING, out of Paramount’s global partnership with the Korean entertainment powerhouse, CJ ENM. The news comes … [Read more...] about Paramount+ expands global Korean content slate from partnership with CJ ENM
STUDIOCANAL sells thrillers 1985 and The Crash to global clients at MIPTV
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold two new thrillers from Benelux based on real-life events to a line-up of territories at MIP-TV. Thriller The Crash which covers the story of one of the most controversial aviation disasters and biggest cover-ups in Dutch history, has been acquired by SBS Australia, CANAL+ France, Disney+ Belgium, BeTv Belgium, MagentaTV / Telekom Germany, Free TV Israel, … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL sells thrillers 1985 and The Crash to global clients at MIPTV
STUDIOCANAL sells Bambú’s premium long-running drama The Vow to Mediaset as TVE Spain renews the series for a second season
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold premium daily drama The Vow to Mediaset in Italy, where it will air on Canale 5 later this year. The series is produced by Bambú Producciones, a STUDIOCANAL Company, for TVE (Spain). The deal with Mediaset was brokered by Claudia Ramos, Sales Director at STUDIOCANAL. TVE has just renewed the highly successful drama, entitled La … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL sells Bambú’s premium long-running drama The Vow to Mediaset as TVE Spain renews the series for a second season