FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced a multitude of deals resulting in over 400 hours of programming being acquired in the Latin American region, spanning across factual, drama, lifestyle and entertainment. Deals across the region also include sales to Globosat (Brazil), Discovery Latin America, Digicel (Caribbean) and Turner Broadcasting. … [Read more...] about FMI sold 400 hrs to LATAM
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“Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
Paris – The charm and multi-generational appeal of Charlie Chaplin continues to resonate with broadcasters and their viewers the world over as PGS Entertainment chalks up more licensing deals for the animated series Chaplin & Co. Produced by Method Animation, and commissioned by France Televisions and Rai Fiction, the series is now airing in 100+ territories. Broadcasters that have recently acquired Chaplin & Co. (104 x 6’ or 26 x 26’) include RAI in Italy, RTVE in … [Read more...] about “Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
Cannes – As MIPDOC opens for business, independent UK distributor DCD Rights has announced a raft of sales for its new line-up of music and documentary programming, as the shows launch in Cannes. George Michael Live at Palais Garnier Paris, a powerful concert and documentary from one of the world's most compelling and successful music superstars, has been snapped up by broadcasters globally, with acquisitions by AXS TV (USA), Foxtel (Australia), DirecTV (Latin America), Globosat (Brazil) … [Read more...] about MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
Electric Sky secures deals for doc on royal birth
Celebrity-packed doc William and Kate: A Royal Arrival has been proving popular for Electric Sky. Global interest in the birth has led to a number of pre-sale deals being secured across the world including CBC in Canada, Globosat in Brazil, Mediacorp in Singapore and others. With interviews from notable celebrity figures including Sir Elton John, Prince Harry, Kate Winslet, Bruce Willis, Danni Minogue and Britain’s Next Top Model host, Julien McDonald, this … [Read more...] about Electric Sky secures deals for doc on royal birth
ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will mark the thirteenth and final series of their long-running crime drama, Poirot, by presenting the star of the series, David Suchet, at MIPTV. Produced by ITV Studios, Poirot Series 13 (5 x 120’) will debut this MIPTV, bringing the number of episodes available to the international market place to 71. ITVS GE will celebrate the series’ Grand Finale by bringing David Suchet, who has played Hercule Poirot in all 13 series, to meet press and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV