Banijay Rights announced it has acquired global distribution rights to BBC factual entertainment shows The Drop and Extraordinary Portraits, as this week’s MIPTV gets under way. Created by Renowned Films for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, streetwear competition The Drop (8 x 60’) sees the UK’s most promising up-and-coming creative entrepreneurs go head-to-head to win the chance to have their first clothing line stocked in a major UK retailer. Across the competitive business format, the … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights acquires global distribution rights to BBC’s ‘The Drop’ and ‘Extraordinary Portraits’
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DocuBay signs global distribution deal with Albatross World Sales
DocuBay, the premium international documentary membership VOD service by IN10 Media Network, has announced the acquisition of multiple premium documentary titles from the Germany-based independent international distribution company, Albatross World Sales. The deal includes documentaries on Nature, Science, History, and many more genres. The 20+ titles will be available for global streaming on DocuBay in more than 170 countries, with the app available on platforms such as the Apple store, … [Read more...] about DocuBay signs global distribution deal with Albatross World Sales
Quintus Studios inks more factual acquisitions for its VOD channels
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
Factual series commissioned by Destination America
Cardiff, UK - Award-winning UK production company Wild Dreams Films is pleased to announce that its latest factual series Terror in the Woods (wt) (8 x 60') has been commissioned by Destination America with production currently underway. Terror in the Woods (wt) investigates the most shocking unexplained paranormal encounters in the wild. From gator hunting in Louisiana’s bayou to ice fishing in Illinois, and deer hunts in Montana, these are the real-life stories of people who … [Read more...] about Factual series commissioned by Destination America
‘Local Heroes’ returns with two new seasons
VTM, the main commercial TV channel in Flemish Belgium, has now commissioned two new seasons of the successful factual show Local Heroes. Following the first two successful seasons of Local Heroes: Through The Fire, the third and fourth seasons have now entered production and will follow the country’s helicopter emergency medical service in Local Heroes: 911 Air Rescue. Produced by Geronimo, Local Heroes: Through The Fire began airing last year on VTM, with the first season … [Read more...] about ‘Local Heroes’ returns with two new seasons
Genre Update- Jan-Mar 2016
A+E Networks Parent brand: A+E Networks Sub or sibling brands: Lifetime, FYI, HISTORY, H2, Crime + Investigation Senior executives for Asia: Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Prem Kamath, Deputy Managing Director Michele Schofield, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production Shilpa Jhunjhunwala, Vice President, Network Distribution Channel description: HISTORY is the leading destination for entertaining hit series, cinematic drama events and real-life characters that bring … [Read more...] about Genre Update- Jan-Mar 2016
