WTFN has announced that it is integrating its Fred Media (content distribution) and Radar (digital) teams to capitalise on developments in the marketplace and to more effectively drive its Total Distribution strategy. The new-look business will officially debut at the MIPCOM in Cannes next month with new joint Fred Media/Radar branding. Derek Dyson, previously General Manager at Radar, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at WTFN, taking responsibility for the newly integrated team … [Read more...] about WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
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Former Moonbug Entertainment veterans launch 8 Lions Entertainment
Moonbug Entertainment veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton have launched 8 Lions Entertainment, a London-based IP growth and development company. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Esmat was most recently Chief Revenue Officer of Amuse Animation & Amuse Studios, and previously held senior roles at Moonbug, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures and NBCU. Co-founder Ahton, was former General Counsel of Moonbug and Envision Racing, and previously worked at Sanrio and ITV. 8 Lions will … [Read more...] about Former Moonbug Entertainment veterans launch 8 Lions Entertainment
RTS launches pioneering Mini MBA to supercharge understanding of TV and Streaming
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is launching a unique online course that will help to plug the TV skills gap and fast track careers. Launching later this month (September), the RTS Mini MBA, a first in the industry, is aimed at media professionals who are focused on broadening their skillset and progressing their careers, as well as those in adjacent sectors who are seeking a thorough grounding in television and streaming media. The new initiative, that is CPD accredited, follows a DCMS … [Read more...] about RTS launches pioneering Mini MBA to supercharge understanding of TV and Streaming
Snowed-In Productions’ JOAN shines around the world as All3Media International secures presales across six continents
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced presales for upcoming drama JOAN, which stars Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, The Staircase) as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington. The deals will see the premium six-part drama from Snowed-In Productions travel across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and Canada and Latin America joining previously announced commissioning broadcaster ITV in the UK and co-producer CW in the US. JOAN is a powerful story … [Read more...] about Snowed-In Productions’ JOAN shines around the world as All3Media International secures presales across six continents
ITV News Deploys LiveU IP-Video EcoSystem Across its National and Regional Newsgathering Fleet Further Expanding Relationship
Expanding its already extensive relationship with LiveU, ITV News is deploying technology from across LiveU’s IP-Video EcoSystem for efficient and flexible live newsgathering. The globally renowned broadcaster set out with the aim of greatly increasing the sustainability of its newsgathering operations while also benefiting from the latest LiveU developments. The driver for long-term sustainability came from both an environment and a workflow perspective, enabling ITV to produce more content … [Read more...] about ITV News Deploys LiveU IP-Video EcoSystem Across its National and Regional Newsgathering Fleet Further Expanding Relationship
Malaysia/UK labal Sympatico reveals Mojo as its first feature film & appoints international Sales Agent
Sympatico, the co-production label established in 2023 by Richard Johns’ Argo Films and Double Vision, the Malaysian prodco headed by Min Lim, has revealed that its first project into production will be an independent rom-com feature film entitled Mojo. To be filmed in Malaysia in co-production with Mocha Chai Laboratories, Mojo tells the story of an ambitious city boy who finds love and meaning in simple, rural life—and of social media superstar Mojo, the cow who has a hand—or hoof—in … [Read more...] about Malaysia/UK labal Sympatico reveals Mojo as its first feature film & appoints international Sales Agent