Keshet International has revealed its Spring 2022 slate at a virtual preview event for international buyers, headlined by a raft of newly acquired factual shows, foreign-language dramas, and formats - including Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? (UK), Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness (UK), Roomies (Finland), Storm Lara (Belgium), Deep Crime Unit (Japan), Question Team (UK) and Family Dinner Date (Israel). Keren Shahar, KI’s COO and President of Distribution, says, “We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Keshet International unveils its Spring 2022 slate ahead of MIPTV
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Keshet International completes first sales for Interstellar’s comedy quiz ‘Question Team’
Keshet International (KI) has completed its first sales of the comedy quiz show Question Team, hosted by Richard Ayoade, before officially launching both the finished tape and format to market. Ahead of its virtual 2022 Spring Slate launch in March, the international distributor and producer has already licensed the 8x60’ panel show – originally produced by Interstellar for UKTV’s Dave - to SBS in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand, with both broadcast partners acquiring the free TV and AVOD … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes first sales for Interstellar’s comedy quiz ‘Question Team’
Keshet International boards Quizzical’s ‘Paradys’
Keshet International (KI) has come on board as the global distribution and production partner for Quizzical Pictures’ Paradys, which has just been selected as a finalist in Series Mania’s 2022 Co-Pro Pitch competition. Created by Darrel Bristow-Bovey and Anton Visser, Paradys (8x 60’) is a tense character-driven murder mystery set in the racially exclusive desert town of Paradys. At first glance, Paradys looks much like any small rural community in South Africa - except everyone is white. … [Read more...] about Keshet International boards Quizzical’s ‘Paradys’
Keshet Studios appoints Lisa Roos as EVP of Television
Keshet Studios, the US-based production arm of global content producer and distributor Keshet International, has appointed Lisa Roos Executive Vice President of Television. With over 18 years’ experience in developing original content for broadcast and cable networks, Lisa will report to Keshet Studios’ President Peter Traugott. Working alongside Traugott and his team of executives, Lisa’s focus will be on developing original IP to bolster Keshet Studios’ burgeoning slate of limited and … [Read more...] about Keshet Studios appoints Lisa Roos as EVP of Television
Keshet International acquires ‘Storm Lara’
Keshet International (KI) has picked up A Private View’s Flemish drama Storm Lara for its growing catalogue of foreign-language content with international appeal. The global content producer and distributor will officially launch the 4x30’ thriller at this February’s Berlin Series Market 2022, where Storm Lara will screen as part of their Series Market Selects: the European Film Market’s selection of outstanding content with strong market potential. KI’s False Flag (Kfulim) Season … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires ‘Storm Lara’
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)