Entertainment One (eOne) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Alliance from affiliates of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Investissement Québec, following the announcement on January 3, 2013, regarding clearance having been received from the Canadian Competition Bureau and the remaining conditions having been met. Alliance is a leading independent distributor of filmed entertainment products in Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain. The board of eOne believes that the … [Read more...] about eOne completes acquisition of Alliance
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eOne heads to MIPCOM with new dramas
Toronto / Los Angeles – Entertainment One (eOne) has unveiled its line-up for MIPCOM, bringing a strong slate of new dramas and returning hit series. The slate features new and original action series Primeval: New World; drama series Saving Hope and The Spiral; action-thriller series Conspiracy 365; and Hallmark Channel TV movie Tom, Dick & Harriet. At MIPCOM, buyers will have the opportunity to meet the cast from Primeval: New World and Saving Hope, as well as Executive Producer Gale … [Read more...] about eOne heads to MIPCOM with new dramas
eOne inks multi-year output deal with DreamWorks
London, United Kingdom; Toronto, Ontario; and Los Angeles, California – Entertainment One (eOne) has entered a four-year output agreement with DreamWorks Studios to distribute the company’s films in all media across the UK and Benelux. The first film under the agreement with eOne will be the remake of Starbuck, starring Vince Vaughn, which begins principal photography in October 2012 for release in 2013. Jeff Small, DreamWorks’ President and COO, and eOne’s Patrice … [Read more...] about eOne inks multi-year output deal with DreamWorks
eOne brings Stanley Kubrick’s screenplays to small screen
Los Angeles/Toronto – Independent studio Entertainment One (eOne) has teamed up with Steve Lanning and Philip Hobbs to develop and produce two projects for television, Downslope and God Fearing Man from iconic filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Written by Stanley Kubrick and based on a true story by Civil War historian Shelby Foote, Downslope is an epic Civil War drama following the activities of Confederate Army Colonel John S. Mosby and his plot to settle the score after Custer captures and … [Read more...] about eOne brings Stanley Kubrick’s screenplays to small screen
eOne appoints Carrie Stein as EVP of Global Production
Toronto/Los Angeles/London – Entertainment One Television (eOne) has appointed Carrie Stein as Executive Vice President of Global Production. Stein will be working closely with Peter Emerson, President of eOne Television International, to continue to forge relationships with global producers and broadcasters and look for international co-production opportunities, as well as securing financing for new and existing projects. She will also liaise with Margaret O’Brien, President of … [Read more...] about eOne appoints Carrie Stein as EVP of Global Production
Shatner returns to Star Trek in new doco
Toronto, Canada – International distributor Entertainment One (eOne) has picked up worldwide rights to William Shatner’s feature documentary The Captains from Canadian producers Ballinran Entertainment and Le Big Boss Productions. The film, directed by William Shatner, follows the original Captain Kirk on a voyage of self-discovery as he encounters the other actors who have played the role of Starship Captain within the illustrious Star Trek science fiction franchise. Featured … [Read more...] about Shatner returns to Star Trek in new doco
