Sphere Abacus (SA) has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the true crime documentary series Making Manson, produced by award-winning Renowned Films. SA has already agreed a sale to Channel 5 / Paramount+ in the UK and Bell Media, Canada (French and English speaking) for the series which aired on Peacock in the US in November 2024. Executive produced by Max Welch, Kate Maddigan, Tim Withers and Duane Jones for Renowned, Making Manson (3 x 1 hour) is a high-end, high-budget, explosive … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus acquires explosive true crime docu-series Making Manson
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Footballco and Bundesliga International extend Middle East and Africa partnership with docu-series on the impact of Middle Eastern players in the Bundesliga
Bundesliga International has extended its content partnership with global media platform Footballco, working together to bring the biggest storylines from Germany’s top two divisions to fans throughout the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. Footballco owns and operates a number of free-to-use properties, including Kooora, the largest digital sports publisher in the Middle East, as well as global football publisher GOAL, which publishes local editions serving fans across MENA and Sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about Footballco and Bundesliga International extend Middle East and Africa partnership with docu-series on the impact of Middle Eastern players in the Bundesliga
Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
Flame Distribution and MAP TV (Michael Attwell Productions) are delighted to announce Moors Murders, a brand new True Crime documentary series ordered by UK broadcaster Channel 4 which is scheduled to TX on Monday 21st February. Moors Murders (3 x 52’) is produced by award-winning Michael Attwell and Douglas Chirnside (MAP TV). The 1960’s Moors Murders are Britain’s most notorious crimes. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murdered five children and buried the bodies on the local moors. The ‘trial of … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
KABO secures rights to documentary series
KABO International has secured worldwide distribution rights (outside of Canada and France) to the hospital ER documentary series On Duty 24/7 and gripping True Crime docu-series Solved! Forensic Police Files, both produced by Canadian prodco Avanti Ciné Vidéo. With an expanding catalogue that already includes Avanti’s hit gameshow Hot Pepper, as well as scripted comedy formats Dumped!, and Adam & Eve, this deal signals KABO’s extension into factual content, as well as highlighting the … [Read more...] about KABO secures rights to documentary series
ITV Choice presents Martin Clunes
Martin Clunes is on a quest to explore the islands of Australia in this three part documentary series for ITV Choice. With more than 8,000 islands to choose from, Martin visits sixteen which provide a fascinating insight into the diversity, history and challenges of island life in Australia. “I’m on an 8,000 mile odyssey right around the continent, to discover what these far-flung places tell us about Australia and its people,” Martin explains. “Each islands is a microcosm that tells us … [Read more...] about ITV Choice presents Martin Clunes
CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Vietnam
In May, CNN’s special series Road to ASEAN continues its journey to Vietnam to profile two companies that are taking advantage of the country’s growth to expand throughout Asia. Vietnam’s increasing wealth is fuelling rapid expansion in the country’s airline industry. CNN looks at how budget airline VietJet Air is helping millions of people to fly for the first time. CNN will also take a look at the country’s thriving app scene, where developers are encouraged to look beyond Vietnam and … [Read more...] about CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Vietnam
