Paris – PGS Entertainment, an international brand management company, has secured a licensing agreement with ABC TV Australia for the movie trilogy Stan Lee’s Mighty 7. Created with Stan Lee, Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 is produced by Stan Lee Comics, a joint venture among Genius Brands International, Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, and Archie Comics. The animated movie, … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment ​licenses “Stan Lee’s Mighty 7” to ABC TV​
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Super RTL to license DreamWorks Animation content
As part of a new agreement, Super RTL has secured the German merchandising rights to franchise blockbusters such as Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon as well as many other TV series and films. Super RTL Managing Director Claude Schmit says: “With DreamWorks Animation, we have acquired the merchandising rights to properties from a world-renowned portfolio with immense market potential. We are thrilled to be able to expand our strategic cooperation into the area of … [Read more...] about Super RTL to license DreamWorks Animation content
NBCUniversal International Television Production appoints Sarah Cooper as COO
Sarah Cooper, COO, NBCUniversal Intl TV Production London – Sarah Cooper has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer of NBCUniversal International Television Production, effective March 11. The announcement was made by Michael Edelstein, President, NBCUniversal International Television Production, to whom she will report. Based in London, Cooper will be integral to the management team Edelstein is continuing to build to drive strategic … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Television Production appoints Sarah Cooper as COO
Pilot Productions secures a raft of new sales
London – Pilot Productions, producer of travel and adventure factual programming, has secured a number of sales in several territories.Launched at MIPCOM 2012, Globe Trekker: Round The World Series (8 x 52"), a miniseries devised to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its flagship Globe Trekker, has been acquired by Greek public broadcaster ERT, and licensed to Thai public broadcaster Thai PBS. Both companies have also acquired Globe Trekker Season … [Read more...] about Pilot Productions secures a raft of new sales
Nuno I joins Electric Sky
Independent factual distributor Electric Sky, has appointed ex-Endemol Asia Sales and Licensing Manager Nuno I, to head its new Hong Kong branch. In his new role, Nuno will report to Brighton-based Head of Sales, Amy Kemp. He brings significant experience of key Asian territories including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and will focus on increasing distribution as well as seeking out content holders within the region. Nuno will start his new role in late October to tie in with the Asian TV market … [Read more...] about Nuno I joins Electric Sky