DCD Rights has acquired a line-up of top drama series increasing its drama portfolio to more than 600 hours. The leading UK-based distributor has already sold the brand-new season of Frankie Drake Mysteries to S4 in Portugal and to LUK International in Spain. LUK International in Barcelona has also re-licensed seasons 1-3 of the drama series, produced by Shaftesbury Production in association with CBC and UKTV, for Spain. Four series totalling 41 hours of the … [Read more...] about DCD Rights picks up top international dramas and announces sales for ‘Frankie Drake Mysteries’
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108 Media takes international distribution rights to Italian romantic drama ‘The Fifth Taste’
108 Media announced that they have acquired international distribution rights (excluding Italy theatrical and China) to The Fifth Taste, from director Angelo Frezza (La Piantina, Sweet Sweet Marja) and starring Karin Proia (Boris, Una Gita A Roma), Angelo Orlando (I thought it was Love…Instead it was a Buggy, Sfiorarsi), and Daphne Scoccia (Flower, Far Away). The film marks an impressive addition to 108 Media’s growing international and cross-cultural slate, further showcasing the company’s … [Read more...] about 108 Media takes international distribution rights to Italian romantic drama ‘The Fifth Taste’
GMA’s ‘Prima Donnas’ makes television comeback
GMA’s top-rating family drama Prima Donnas returned to the air on the 17th of August on the Network’s afternoon block. It is the first among GMA’s dramas to resume filming after productions were put on hold early this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will air recaps for nine weeks before airing fresh episodes. Top-billed by GMA’s up-and-coming young actresses Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan, and Sophia Pablo, Prima Donnas tells the story of sisters Donna Marie, Donna Belle, and Donna … [Read more...] about GMA’s ‘Prima Donnas’ makes television comeback
GMA Network hires K7 Media to raise awareness on network’s entertainment programming
Philippine-based broadcasting company GMA Network has enlisted K7 Media to help raise awareness of GMA's drama and entertainment programmes worldwide. In a press statement, K7 Media wrote: "Our dedicated Asia Pacific division will provide expert industry insights, support with business growth, and help generate additional exposure for GMA’s extensive catalogue." They added: "K7 has been a huge champion of the innovative formats being produced throughout Asia and we are excited to have the … [Read more...] about GMA Network hires K7 Media to raise awareness on network’s entertainment programming
Ay Yapim’s first Turkish Drama Original
Stockholm and Istanbul - Ay Yapim have released a first look at their groundbreaking new series Phi. Created for the digital platform Puhu TV, it is the first Turkish Drama Original to be distributed worldwide by Eccho Rights. The series is based on the first in a trilogy of novels; Phi, Chi, Pi, by Azra Kohen, a million-seller in Turkey. The first novel, Phi, is the basis for the first run of 20 episodes, and is to be followed by two more seasons based on the novels Chi and Pi. … [Read more...] about Ay Yapim’s first Turkish Drama Original
MTG Studios to co-produce Embassy Down
Set in current day Copenhagen, Embassy Down (8 x 1 hour) combines high impact action with multi-layered political intrigue and human drama. When terrorists storm the opening party at the new United States’ embassy and take the guests hostage, a dramatic chain of events is triggered that plays out across the Danish capital with repercussions around the world. The series moves between exploring the complex personal relationships between hostage and captor inside the besieged embassy, … [Read more...] about MTG Studios to co-produce Embassy Down
