Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced it will handle global distribution for Optomen’s two-part specialty documentary series The Kardashians: A Billion Dollar Dynasty. Launching on Channel 4 last week, the series lifts the lid on the remarkable story of how The Kardashians worked to exploit every potential setback and turn these into money-making opportunities. With a combined social media following of two billion on Instagram and Twitter, … [Read more...] about All3Media International takes Optomen’s Kardashian documentary series Global
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Toonz Media Group and ELE Animations join forces on spooky chase comedy Drac and Skeletons
Global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group has partnered with India’s ELE Animations Pvt Ltd to co-produce “Drac and Skeletons,” both companies said in a joint statement today. Developed and owned by Toonz and ELE, it has an international appeal for kids 4 to 7 years old. The spooky chase comedy series will be produced into a 78x7” animated series in 2D Digital format in two versions— International version in English and Indian version in Hindi. “Drac and Skeletons” is … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group and ELE Animations join forces on spooky chase comedy Drac and Skeletons
Prime Video strengthens existing collaboration with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions; announces a aew theatrical co-production starring Vicky Kaushal
Prime Video announced that it will co-produce a new movie for theatrical release with Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective. The currently-untitled movie features Vicky Kaushal in the lead, is directed by Anand Tiwari and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari. The film also features Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk in pivotal roles and is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 28, 2023. Following the theatrical release, the film … [Read more...] about Prime Video strengthens existing collaboration with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions; announces a aew theatrical co-production starring Vicky Kaushal
Fremantle and Astro strike new Family Feud Malaysia deal
Fremantle announced at the Asia Television Forum and Market, a new deal with Malaysian broadcasting giant Astro to produce iconic entertainment format Family Feud. The deal with Astro, which will be the home for Family Feud Malaysia, includes producing multilingual versions of the format, with production expected to commence imminently. Family Feud Malaysia is expected to make its debut on Astro in mid-2023. The popular entertainment format has already seen … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Astro strike new Family Feud Malaysia deal
Freedom Scripted continues growth plans with two senior hires
Following its Channel 4 growth fund investment, Glasgow based production company Freedom Scripted today announces two senior hires with Nancy Napper Canter as Development Executive and Mark Raeburn as Chief Financial Officer, as part of its plans to scale up the company. With extensive knowledge of the financial management of indie production companies, Mark Raeburn joins as CFO from Channel 4, where he oversaw a budget of £700 million during his eight years as Head of Programme Finance. He also … [Read more...] about Freedom Scripted continues growth plans with two senior hires
Banijay Rights sends Rogue Heroes to China and the Middle East
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, today announces further landmark sales of Rogue Heroes, following the gripping World War Two drama’s renewal by the BBC last night. In deals negotiated across the Banijay Rights global sales team, the first season of Rogue Heroes has been picked up by Wing Sight Culture & Media Co for streaming in China and STARZPLAY in the Middle East. Meanwhile, TVNZ in New Zealand, Paramount+ in Germany, and DIRECTV in Latin America have all … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights sends Rogue Heroes to China and the Middle East