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FIFTH SEASON taps David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA

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Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has appointed David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA, as its latest senior leadership hire within its Television Distribution division. Effective immediately, Wilcox will lead the company’s television distribution strategy across the EMEA region and will report into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell. Additionally, the remits for current FIFTH SEASON executives Alistair Jennings and Travis Webb have been expanded. In his new role, … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON taps David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA

ITV Studios takes majority stake in the renowned Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano

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ITV Studios has announced that it has taken a majority stake in the leading Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano.  Founded in 2011 and run by owner and Producer César Benítez, Plano a Plano is known for the hit series Valeria, based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent ranked in Netflix’s Top 5 most-viewed international dramas globally, El Principe for Mediaset which has sold to more than 60 international markets and the daily telenovela Servir Y Proteger for TVE. César Benítez … [Read more...] about ITV Studios takes majority stake in the renowned Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano

ITV Studios signs range of scripted deals across APAC Region

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ITV Studios has announced numerous sales of its premium scripted slate in the Asia Pacific region, underscoring continued strong demand, throughout Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The sales include returning hits and breakout thrillers. Australian free-to-air broadcaster SBS has snapped up Mammoth Screen’s ITV ratings smash Code of Silence, which has just been renewed for a second season. Seven picked up the second series of the hugely popular The Marlow Murder Club … [Read more...] about ITV Studios signs range of scripted deals across APAC Region

Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka

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ITV Studios and SIRASA TV have reinforced their long-standing partnership with the renewal of The Voice franchise and the first-ever Asian commission of the high-energy physical game show, Catchpoint, localized as SIRASA Catchpoint, marking a major milestone for entertainment programming in the region. As part of the renewed deal, SIRASA TV will continue its successful run with The Voice Sri Lanka and The Voice Teens, commissioning a third and fourth season respectively, to air this year. The … [Read more...] about Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka

FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions

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Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON is further strengthening its International Television Distribution business with the appointment of Kate Laffey to head acquisitions in the position of SVP Acquisitions, effective immediately. Reporting into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell, Laffey will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global acquisition strategy including the London-based acquisition team led by Executive Director of Acquisitions, Liz Tang. FIFTH … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions

All3Media International expands Sales Team with Appointment of Micah Hewson

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Leading independent distributor All3Media International has appointed experienced sales and commercial executive Micah Hewson to the newly created role of VP Sales for Australia & New Zealand, expanding its sales team to reflect the company’s continued growth and opportunities in the region. Based in Sydney, Micah will report to Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia-Pacific and Julie Dowding, SVP Australia & New Zealand, working closely with them to identify and develop sales and commercial … [Read more...] about All3Media International expands Sales Team with Appointment of Micah Hewson