Series Mania, Europe’s biggest series festival, commenced in Lille last March 15, "Three Tears in Borneo," a period drama from Taiwan Public Television Series, marks the first Taiwanese series selected for its International Panorama. As an official partner with Series Mania following an MOU in 2022, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) will host multiple industry events to spotlight Taiwan's talent and content, including the Taiwan Spotlight pitching event, "Shoot The Book" expert talk, and … [Read more...] about TAICCA promotes Taiwanese series content and talent at Series Mania
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All3Media International and TBS Japan collaborate on format development partnership
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has entered into a landmark partnership with TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc) in Japan, as the two format powerhouses agree to collaborate for the first time to co-develop new entertainment formats for the international market. The first fruit of this initiative sees All3Media group company North One Productions (Fifth Gear, Gadget Show, Travel Man: 48 Hours In…) join the collaboration to develop Lovers or Liars?, a new … [Read more...] about All3Media International and TBS Japan collaborate on format development partnership
FILMART and EntertainmentPulse conclude successfully
The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully. Asia’s leading cross-media, cross-industry trading platform attracted over 7,500 participants from 50 countries and regions and over 760 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions. Notably, there was a significant year-on-year increase in ASEAN exhibitors and buyers, 50% and 6%, respectively. FILMART showcased a wide range of … [Read more...] about FILMART and EntertainmentPulse conclude successfully
ABS-CBN’s A Soldier’s Heart is first series chosen by streaming platforms in The Middle East
ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading content provider, marks another milestone by becoming the first to distribute an Arabic-dubbed Filipino drama after forging an agreement with Rabee Alhajabed Art Production & Distribution FZE in tapping the rising video-on-demand platforms in the Middle East. The Philippine hit action-drama series "A Soldier's Heart" is available in three streaming platforms: Maraya, Shofha, and Weyyak, covering Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s A Soldier’s Heart is first series chosen by streaming platforms in The Middle East
Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
Fremantle has announced it has acquired global production rights to the mega-hit original Japanese format, Freeze. Originally developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video, the unique high-energy comedic game show has been entertaining audiences for two seasons and is now ready to go global. Freeze is a comedy entertainment game show, where contestants battle it out for a grand prize. In this unique show, the rules of the game are simple – players enter a … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
Abacus Media Rights acquires non-fiction true crime series Murder by Medic
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, will distribute 52 x one hour non-fiction, true crime series Murder By Medic. Series producer, award-winning UK indie FirstLookTV, has appointed AMR as a distribution partner for the programme. Broadcaster A&E’s Crime and Investigation Channel, the original partner on Murder by Medic, has retained rights in UK and Ireland, Greece, CEE, Benelux and Middle East. AMR will now service the rest of world. Murder By Medic tells the … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires non-fiction true crime series Murder by Medic