Scottish indie Freedom Scripted today announces it has signed a first look distribution deal with All3Media International. Having secured investment from C4 Indie Growth Fund last summer, the deal will see Glasgow based Freedom partnering with All3Media International on its diverse scripted slate. The focus of which is on thought provoking, character-led drama. Further slate announcements will be released in the coming months. Freedom Scripted MD Mike Ellen says: ‘Freedom are super excited … [Read more...] about Freedom Scripted pens first look deal with All3Media International
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Fremantle and Japan’s Kansai TV partner on Quiz Pong
Fremantle and Kansai TV have announced the launch of new entertainment format Quiz Pong following a co-development deal initially revealed at MIPCOM 2022. Kansai TV saw a successful launch for Quiz Pong in Japan last month. Fremantle will handle the production and global distribution of the format, building on Fremantle’s successful track record selling and producing Fuji Group shows from Japan around the world including Hole In The Wall, The … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Japan’s Kansai TV partner on Quiz Pong
Love & Death to stream exlcusively on ITVX this autumn
ITVX confirmed that HBO Max Original Love & Death will get its exclusive UK debut on the streaming platform this autumn. The hotly anticipated series focuses on two church going couples, enjoying small town family life in Texas, until somebody picks up an axe.The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Elizabeth Marvel, Tom Pelphrey, Krysten Ritter and Keir Gilchrist. The HBO Max Original is co-produced by Lionsgate. Executive producers: David E. Kelley (who … [Read more...] about Love & Death to stream exlcusively on ITVX this autumn
FIFTH SEASON strengthens television distribution team in EME
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON (formerly Endeavor Content) has made a raft of appointments and promotions across its expanding EMEA Television Distribution team. Led by the recently promoted President of Television Distribution, Prentiss Fraser, FIFTH SEASON’s Television Distribution team is headquartered in London, with executives located in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stockholm, Rome, Colombia and Beijing. Jennifer Ebell has been upped from SVP … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON strengthens television distribution team in EME
WildBrain takes Summer Memories on a global adventure
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has secured the first wave of international sales for Summer Memories, the 2D-animated series created by Adam Yaniv (Night at the Museum, Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks) and produced by A&N Productions, Aircraft Pictures and Yeti Farm Creative. The new broadcasters on board for season one (40x12’) include Prime Video for Germany, Austria and Switzerland; ABC Australia; and Showmax for Africa. WildBrain handles distribution … [Read more...] about WildBrain takes Summer Memories on a global adventure
Leading French Kidcos APC Kids and TeamTO partner on action-comedy series Jade Armor
Two French powerhouses, APC Kids, part of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, and leading content creator TeamTO, have joined forces on the new action-adventure comedy series Jade Armor. The partnership will see APC Kids distribute the series worldwide, excluding the Americas and China. Produced by TeamTO with France Télévisions, the 26 x 26’ stars a strong, kung-fun-loving female central character aimed at a 6 to 10 year old audience. The series has also been … [Read more...] about Leading French Kidcos APC Kids and TeamTO partner on action-comedy series Jade Armor