International distributor Eccho Rights has recruited Melis Hamamcioglu as Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales.Hamamcioglu joins Eccho Rights from Calinos Entertainment, where she has been International Content Sales Director for the past three and a half years, having previously held various sales and acquisitions roles at Fox Networks Group and Digiturk (now beIN). She will be joining the team at Eccho’s London office, which opened in 2021. At Eccho Rights, in addition to … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights announces new digital acquisition and sales director in London
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‘Compulsion’ sells to Paramount+ in Australia, LATAM, and the Nordics
Channel 5 drama COMPULSION has been licensed to Paramount+, to debut exclusively as an Original scripted series in Australia, LATAM and the Nordics by international distributor Eccho Rights. Produced by LA Productions in association with Eccho Rights, COMPULSION is a thrilling family drama that follows Jenny, a woman on the verge of losing everything, who meets a stranger who seems to have the answers to her problems. But just how far is Jenny prepared to go to save her family? "COMPULSION is … [Read more...] about ‘Compulsion’ sells to Paramount+ in Australia, LATAM, and the Nordics
Eccho Rights brings ‘Desperate Measures’ to Series Mania for pre-sales
Eccho Rights will be presenting the brand new Channel 5 drama Desperate Measures to international buyers for the first time at Series Mania Forum in Lille. Produced by Clapperboard, in association with Eccho Rights, the series is currently in production with transmission slated for later this year on Channel 5.The drama follows diligent bank clerk Rowan, who has raised her teenage son Finn on a lawless estate whilst paying off her own absent father’s debts. Rowan’s life spirals out of control … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights brings ‘Desperate Measures’ to Series Mania for pre-sales
Eccho Rights licenses ‘Threesome’ to SBS in Australia
Eccho Rights have sealed a deal with SBS in Australia for critically acclaimed Swedish young adult drama Threesome. The series will air on SBS VICELAND and the SBS On Demand service. Produced by Yellow Bird for Nordic Entertainment Group streamer Viaplay, Threesome has now been sold to a string of major international broadcasters including Channel 4 (UK), RTL (Germany), CANAL+ (France) and TVing (South Korea). “Threesome has captured the attention of international buyers and audiences, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights licenses ‘Threesome’ to SBS in Australia
Eccho Rights brings K-drama package to Nordic broadcasters
Eccho Rights have concluded deals with Sweden’s TV4 and Finland's MTV3 for a package of premium Korean Drama series. Both platforms have picked up three action-packed thrillers from Eccho Rights, TRAP and STRANGERS FROM HELL produced by CJ ENM, and TAXI DRIVER from SBS. TV4 and MTV3 become the first local broadcasters in their respective countries to acquire South Korean content. “Eccho Rights has long been championing the extraordinary creativity and quality in the Korean drama industry, so … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights brings K-drama package to Nordic broadcasters
Eccho Rights secures deals for Swedish drama titles to VOD platforms in Japan and South Korea
Eccho Rights has secured deals for several top Swedish drama titles to VOD platforms in Japan and South Korea. TVing in South Korea has acquired THREESOME, LOVE ME and HONOUR for its expanding line up of international content. And in Japan, WOWOW has picked up the blue-sky crime drama HAMMARVIK, joining HONOUR, which was acquired during the summer. TVing is the latest major international platform to bet on THREESOME, after deals with Channel 4 (UK), CANAL+ (France) and RTL (Germany) were … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights secures deals for Swedish drama titles to VOD platforms in Japan and South Korea