Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced a raft of international sales of its premium scripted sci-fi thriller series, Beacon 23, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, to leading broadcasters and streamers, including Prime Video (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Sub-Saharan Africa) and Paramount (UK and Ireland). Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the eight-episode first season of Beacon 23 has been acquired by: Amazon … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker sells Beacon 23 to Prime Video as part of raft of global sales of premium scripted series
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Million Dollar Island makes its debut in Bulgaria
In yet another expansion of its global footprint, the groundbreaking survival show Million Dollar Island is now set to captivate Bulgarian audiences. This time, it's bTV Media Group that secured the rights from Talpa Studios to adapt this gripping reality format for Bulgaria. The show will be known as The Island of 100 Bracelets and will air this fall on bTV. The groundbreaking adventure show was developed through a creative partnership with Monday Media. Along with the Netherlands, Belgium, … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Island makes its debut in Bulgaria
Woodcut Media announce true crime doc The Murder of Sandra Rivett for Prime Video UK and Ireland
Indie Woodcut Media is currently in production on a new true crime feature documentary The Murder of Sandra Rivett, for Prime Video in the UK and Ireland. Distributor Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, is handling worldwide sales, and will be presenting the documentary to buyers at the upcoming MIPTV market. The Murder of Sandra Rivett (1 x 90’) goes back to 1974, when an aristocratic household was at war in London with Lord and Lady Lucan at loggerheads over the … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media announce true crime doc The Murder of Sandra Rivett for Prime Video UK and Ireland
Official Dog Whisperer channel launches on YouTube through new Cineverse and Radar MCN partnership
Radar has created the only official Dog Whisperer channel, exclusively featuring full episodes, as well as shorts, from all nine seasons of the popular series. Fronted by charismatic superstar pet expert Cesar Millan, and with episodes packed with warmth, jeopardy and entertainment, Dog Whisperer was National Geographic’s top-rated series for six consecutive years. The new partnership also sees Radar MCN take over the management of an existing channel – The World of Sid and Marty Krofft. This … [Read more...] about Official Dog Whisperer channel launches on YouTube through new Cineverse and Radar MCN partnership
Ukraine war drama series and period drama first to join TVP’s slate for MIPTV
Poland’s largest Broadcaster TVP has announced the two series leading its MIPTV slate, heartwarming comedy drama revolving around the Russia-Ukraine war We Shall Live Together and Matylda, a drama set against the backdrop of Poland’s 19th Century the January Uprising. With both series set in times of political turbulence, TVP’s slate showcases series revolving around the importance of working together and change for the better. We Shall Live Together (6 x 45’) is the first series produced in … [Read more...] about Ukraine war drama series and period drama first to join TVP’s slate for MIPTV
All3Media International to take slate of new and returning Australian dramas Global
Leading independent distributor All3Media International will handle global distribution for two upcoming Stan Original dramas Exposure from Thirdborn and Critical Incident from Matchbox Pictures, as first look images for both series are revealed. All3Media International also return as global distributor for the second season of Goalpost Pictures’ Black Snow. Exposure Starring Alice Englert (Beautiful Creatures, Top of the Lake, The Serpent) with major investment from Screen Australia, … [Read more...] about All3Media International to take slate of new and returning Australian dramas Global