Continuing to strengthen its growing on-demand documentary channels, FD Real, Free Documentary, Free Documentary History, Free Documentary Nature and ENDEVR, Quintus Studios has acquired several factual titles from a number of European distributors. Through a volume deal with All3Media International, on board for Free Documentary History in the US, Canada, Australia and India are titles such as Secrets of the Royal Babies(1 x 60’) and Rome: Empire Without Limit with Mary Beard and Engineering … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios inks more factual acquisitions for its VOD channels
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Disney+ reveals the mysterious and beautiful world of whales for its new original series ‘Secrets of the Whales’
Disney+ released the trailer for its upcoming original series Secrets of the Whales, which plunges viewers deep within the epicentre of whale culture to reveal the mysterious and beautiful world of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. The four-part series, from National Geographic, is executive produced by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and conservationist James Cameron (Avatar) and narrated by award-winning actress and … [Read more...] about Disney+ reveals the mysterious and beautiful world of whales for its new original series ‘Secrets of the Whales’
NHK World-Japan presents ‘3.11 – Ten Years On’ to commemorate 10-year anniversary of largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan
NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the English-language international service of Japan's sole public broadcaster, NHK, announced it will present a collection of premiere and encore programming to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, which spurred a tsunami, a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and mass destruction along Japan's east coast. The programming event airs throughout March and April. Descriptions of all programs in 3.11 -- 10 Years On, … [Read more...] about NHK World-Japan presents ‘3.11 – Ten Years On’ to commemorate 10-year anniversary of largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan
Passion Distribution announces its Spring slate for 2021
As part of its Showcase, Passion Distribution announced a selection of programmes slated for Spring 2021. Featuring a collection of landmark true crime documentaries including ITN Productions' The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (3 x 60’) as well as aspirational, new lifestyle programming Lap of Luxury: Ultimate Escapes Down Under (10 x 30’) and factual entertainment series Secrets of the Transport Museum (10 x 30’). From ITN Productions comes a series of landmark crime documentaries … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces its Spring slate for 2021
Harbour Rights secures package of 40-hour titles to True Visions in Thailand
Harbour Rights licensed a package of 40-hour titles to pay-TV True Visions in Thailand. The package includes Flavors 16x52’ – latest episodes of our 4K flagship travel series that shows the beauty of the world’s most beloved destinations; French Delicatessen 30x26’ follows a 3-star chef, Guy Martin on his quest to search for the best products all over France. The deal also includes the wildlife titles - Mamma Giraffe, 1x52’, Fear on the Savannah 1x52’ & Komodo: Sex and Dragons 1x52’ … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights secures package of 40-hour titles to True Visions in Thailand
Flame Distribution to handle global sales of ‘Life in Colour With David Attenborough’
Flame Distribution is delighted to announce its appointment as the global distributor for the stunning three-part natural history documentary series Life in Colour with David Attenborough, in partnership with Humble Bee Films and SeaLight Pictures. The premium documentary series that employs ground-breaking technology and is presented by the world-renowned natural history icon Sir David Attenborough, is co-produced by Bristol-based Humble Bee Films and Sydney-based SeaLight Pictures for … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution to handle global sales of ‘Life in Colour With David Attenborough’
