International distributor Eccho Rights have licensed the O3 Medya-produced, Turkish drama series I AM MOTHER to broadcasters throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Caracol (Colombia), Canal 13 (Chile) and TVN (Panama) have all picked up the series in LATAM, while a deal has also been struck with a leading broadcaster in Spain. These add to the growing list of international broadcasters for I AM MOTHER, including earlier agreements with Achla TV in Israel, Kanal 5 in North Macedonia and MBC in … [Read more...] about I AM MOTHER now picked up across LATAM, Spain and more
Latin America
Endemol Shine Brazil launches new scripted and documentary department
LONDON – Endemol Shine Brazil has launched a new specialised department for scripted and documentary projects. The new unit will invest in local talent and ideas by developing new scripted projects for the Brazilian market. The first scripted development project is based on the life of Antônio Francisco Bonfim Lopes, aka Nem da Rocinha – the most famous drug dealer in Brazil. Nem da Rocinha dominated Rio de Janeiro and was the leader of the biggest favela in Latin America. The … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Brazil launches new scripted and documentary department
First Latin American deal for “Family Food Fight” in Argentina
LONDON – Endemol Shine Group has announced the first Latin American deal for new culinary competition format Family Food Fight, with Endemol Shine Latino being commissioned to make a local Argentinian adaptation for Telefe. Created by Endemol Shine Australia, Family Food Fight is an original format developed with Channel Nine. Consistently ranking as the broadcaster’s highest rating show of the day since it launched, it has recently been renewed for a second season. ABC has also … [Read more...] about First Latin American deal for “Family Food Fight” in Argentina
Friend MTS to provide protection for DIRECTV’s sports channels against piracy
BIRMINGHAM – Friend MTS, content and revenue protection specialist, has been selected by DIRECTV in Latin America to provide protection against streaming piracy for its sports channels. The deployment has included the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 and will include the Premier League and LaLiga Santander. “We take content security very seriously in order to protect our sports channels,” said Maria Marino, Antipiracy Regional Manager, Legal Area, DIRECTV Latin … [Read more...] about Friend MTS to provide protection for DIRECTV’s sports channels against piracy
Sony Crackle brings “Doctor Who” to Latin America
MIAMI, FLORIDA – BBC Studios and Sony Crackle have announced an agreement to bring the new series of the iconic Doctor Who to the Sony Pictures Television Networks SVOD platform. With this deal, Crackle subscribers in the Latin America region will have exclusive access to the highly anticipated global franchise which features Jodie Whittaker as the newest Doctor alongside a completely fresh cast. The new season features ten 50-minute episodes kicking off with a feature length … [Read more...] about Sony Crackle brings “Doctor Who” to Latin America
Red Arrow International license Falco to Latin America
Munich - Red Arrow International has licensed the rights to its hit crime series “Falco”, based on the award-winning scripted format “The Last Cop”, to Latin American production powerhouse Dynamo (Narcos), and Spiral International, for a new Hispanic version. The series will be show-run and directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker, director and screenwriter Ernesto Contreras (Blue Eyelids, I Dream in Another Language, The Obscure Spring). “Falco” is currently in pre-production and is … [Read more...] about Red Arrow International license Falco to Latin America
