Legend Media, one of the leading content aggregators in China, announced a new package deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay. Under the new agreement, Legend Media will distribute five Banijay Rights titles exclusively across China including award-winning factual series Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty and The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick Specials, one of the top performing shows for Channel 4 in the UK. “Our friendship with Banijay Rights extends over … [Read more...] about Legend Media announces new package deal with Banijay Rights
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Abacus Media rights signs deal with Legend Media China
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has sold jaw-dropping documentary series Evolve to Chinese content aggregator Legend Media, ahead of MIP China. The deal, brokered by Still Road Media (SRM), also includes the intriguing Hitler’s Secret Sex Life. Legend Media has secured exclusive Free VOD (FVOD/AVOD), Transactional VOD, Subscription VOD, and NVOD rights for both series. Evolve (6 x 1 hour), produced by Beach House Pictures for Curiosity in … [Read more...] about Abacus Media rights signs deal with Legend Media China
Fremantle secures significant factual content deal with Legend Media in China
Fremantle announced a new deal for finished content with top content operator Legend Media in China. The deal is Legend Media’s first and biggest factual package acquisition so far, comprising over 100 hours of Fremantle factual content. Legend Media has acquired digital rights for China and will be placing the factual programmes across top VOD platforms. Legend Media has selected a breadth of programming from Fremantle’s growing factual catalogue including the distribution giant’s first … [Read more...] about Fremantle secures significant factual content deal with Legend Media in China
Marry Me Now in China
Armoza Formats’ new factual entertainment show, Marry Me Now, has now been acquired in China by Legend Media. The two parties have previously partnered on The Green Project, the sketch comedy show that aired on Hunan TV and became the channel’s number one show in the time slot. Marry Me Now has already been taken in eight countries to date. The stirring factual format was most recently acquired in South Africa and Belgium, with other key territories including France, Italy and Germany. … [Read more...] about Marry Me Now in China
“Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
London – Los Angeles and London-based formats company Small World IFT announced on July 15 a landmark co-production deal for its hit format Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown in China, as a 12 x 70’ series will premier on July 16 on Zhejiang TV. A co-development between NHK Enterprises, Japan, Zhejiang TV and Legend Media, China, this significant agreement represents the first time that Chinese broadcaster Zhejiang TV has partnered with Japan on a format. Dr What: Diagnosis … [Read more...] about “Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
