Building on its growing slate of Asia Pacific Originals, Discovery announced the exclusive new special, The World’s Biggest Druglord - Tse Chi Lop, documenting the rise and capture of a criminal mastermind and one of the world’s most wanted fugitives for the very first time. The documentary premieres globally on November 14 on discovery+, as well as on Discovery’s linear channels across Asia Pacific. Tse Chi Lop is the alleged architect behind the largest drug trafficking operation in … [Read more...] about The untold story of Asia’s ‘El Chapo’ is coming exclusively to Discovery in ‘The World’s Biggest Druglord – Tse Chi Lop’
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Banijay Rights boards Lifetime and A+E documentary event ‘JANET.’
Banijay Rights announced it has acquired global distribution rights to JANET., Lifetime and A&E’s two-night, four-hour documentary event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s first album. With full unprecedented access to the music icon and no subject off-limits, JANET. is an intimate, honest and unfiltered look at the singer’s untold story. Banijay-owned, UK-based Workerbee has been filming the incredible documentary for five years and has been granted exclusive access … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights boards Lifetime and A+E documentary event ‘JANET.’
Wildbear Entertainment’s ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ launches this week on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
WildBear Entertainment is delighted to announce that its latest star-studded feature documentary, Hating Peter Tatchell, will begin streaming on Netflix Australia and New Zealand from 22nd September, following its successful international release earlier in the year. Produced by Veronica Fury from WildBear Entertainment’s Brisbane office, directed by Gold Coast-based Christopher Amos, and executive produced by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, it tells the powerful and inspiring true story of … [Read more...] about Wildbear Entertainment’s ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ launches this week on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
Abacus Media Rights secures international sales for ‘The Beatles and India’ feature documentary
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has sold The Beatles and India, a unique historical chronicle of the enduring love affair between the Fab Four and the Subcontinent, to a slew of platforms and broadcasters. The Beatles and India (1 x 96’), produced by Ren/oir Pictures, a Silva Screen Company, has been acquired by Channel 4, UK; BritBox North America for exclusive rights in US & Canada; HBO Max in Latin America; Foxtel, Australia; Rialto Channel, New Zealand; … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures international sales for ‘The Beatles and India’ feature documentary
DocuBay goes live on US-based streaming service Struum
DocuBay, the premium global documentary platform by IN10 Media, has partnered with Struum, a streaming service created by senior-level Disney and Discovery executives, to offer the OTT’s SVOD content to the US market. Under this partnership, the aggregation platform will allow consumers to seamlessly discover and consume content from DocuBay’s library via a credit-based exchange system with a single subscription. DocuBay's premium (SVOD) factual entertainment content across multiple genres … [Read more...] about DocuBay goes live on US-based streaming service Struum
Abacus Media Rights acquires worldwide distribution rights for BBC Two Joan Collins documentary
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has secured international distribution rights to a fresh new BBC Two feature documentary Joan Collins (w/t), which will tell the extraordinary life story of the Hollywood legend Joan Collins in her own words. Produced by Salon Pictures (Audrey, McQueen, Stardust), the 90-minute documentary has been commissioned by Mark Bell for BBC Arts. Directed by Clare Beavan (Bricks!, Germaine Bloody Greer), Joan Collins (w/t) is produced by … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires worldwide distribution rights for BBC Two Joan Collins documentary
