Polsat has commissioned a local remake of Servant of the People, the Ukrainian comedy sensation that launched the political career of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Currently in production under the local title SŁUGA NARODU, the series stars popular Polish television actor Marcin Hycnar in the lead role, playing the part of an ordinary man who is unwittingly voted president. The adaptation is being produced by Polot Media, directed by Maciej Bieliński. The original, produced by … [Read more...] about Polish remake of ‘Servant of the People’ currently in production
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Night Train Media acquires Eccho Rights from CJ ENM
Investment and co-production outfit Night Train Media has fully acquired scripted distribution company Eccho Rights from Korean media group CJ ENM. Eccho Rights will continue to operate as an independent entity within the Night Train Media Group. Fredrik af Malmborg will continue to act as CEO with a substantial shareholding in Eccho Rights. Herbert L. Kloiber will assume the role of Chairman of the Eccho Rights board. NTM will continue to co-finance with third-party … [Read more...] about Night Train Media acquires Eccho Rights from CJ ENM
Eccho Rights announces new digital acquisition and sales director in London
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
‘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
