Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights has acquired the Grammy-nominated feature documentary Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui. The 1 x 90’ unscripted documentary is produced under the Experience Hendrix label, which is owned and operated by the Hendrix family, and features previously unseen colour footage of an exceptional performance mixed in surround sound, as well as new interviews with key players. Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live … [Read more...] about DCD Rights acquires Grammy-nominated Jimi Hendrix feature documentary
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Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, announces the sale of the new eight-part historical drama Marie Antoinette to BBC First in Australia. Produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, the acquisition marks the latest international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale and follows last year’s pre-sale to UK public broadcaster BBC2. The BBC First agreement was negotiated by Kell Hoddinott, VP Australia and New Zealand, Banijay Rights. Created and written by … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights sends ‘Marie Antoinette’ to Australia
Fremantle feeds global appetite for Jamie Oliver with a raft of new deals
Fremantle and Jamie Oliver are continuing to build on the success of their partnership to bring the British chef’s cooking shows to audiences around the world with a raft of new deals including the creation of a dedicated FAST channel, The Jamie Oliver Channel. Launching on Amazon’s Freevee on 30th June, the free ad-supported video streaming service will give US fans access to a catalogue of shows including American Road Trip, 30 Minute Meals and Jamie’s Kitchen. … [Read more...] about Fremantle feeds global appetite for Jamie Oliver with a raft of new deals
Toonz Media Group partners with Leadbelly Productions and NXT GEN Brand Marketing for ‘Creepy Candy’
Global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group is partnering with Leadbelly Productions to co-produce a brand-new animation property titled Creepy Candy. Developed by multi-award-winning creator and founding president of Leadbelly Productions, Alan Jude Summa, Creepy Candy is targeted at children ages 4-11. Season one of the 2D animation show will include 26 episodes of 3 minutes and is slated to be launched in October 2022. The project's first phase will also include producing a … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group partners with Leadbelly Productions and NXT GEN Brand Marketing for ‘Creepy Candy’
Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, Beyond Rights is pleased to announce the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up both series of the charming and cosy pre-school animation title Hushabye Lullabye (30 x 3). Featuring loveable characters and lullabies, and set in … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Prime Entertainment Group announces new season of ‘Close Up’
French production and distribution company, Prime Entertainment Group, is excited to announce the latest season of their widely successful Close Up 120 x 26’, bringing with it a whole new selection of A-list of celebrities to exhibit. Close Up is one of Prime’s hit cinema series that features inspiring portraits of famous actors and actresses that are chronicled by celebrity experts and illustrated through exclusive interviews that are permeated with archival and behind-the-scenes … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment Group announces new season of ‘Close Up’
