Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked a wave of pre-sales for Legacy of Spies, the upcoming John le Carré adaptation produced by The Ink Factory for BBC and MGM+. The eight-part espionage thriller sees spymaster George Smiley’s return to television and is adapted from le Carré’s global bestseller The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, and drawing on material from his 2017 novel A Legacy of Spies – marking the first time either novel has been adapted for the small screen. The series is … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for The Ink Factory’s landmark John le Carré adaptation Legacy of Spies
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Prime Video and MGM International Launch MGM+ on Prime Video Channels
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has launched MGM+ on Prime Video Channels. MGM+ offers an extensive and enthralling selection of entertainment including critically acclaimed and popular series, blockbuster movies and timeless classics primarily from the iconic Hollywood studio, MGM. Prime members can purchase an annual add-on subscription to MGM+ at a special price of ₹599 per year. With an add-on subscription to MGM+ on Prime Video Channels, Prime members can enjoy … [Read more...] about Prime Video and MGM International Launch MGM+ on Prime Video Channels
Boat Rocker sells Beacon 23 to Prime Video as part of raft of global sales of premium scripted series
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
MGM elevates Caroline Edwards to SVP and Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution
MGM’s International Television Distribution division announced on 9 November the promotion of Caroline Edwards to Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, after being elevated to SVP in March 2020. Effective immediately, Edwards succeeds SVP and Managing Director, Greg Robertson, who is retiring after more than seven years with MGM and 40 years of distinguished service in the industry. Reporting into MGM’s EVP of International Television Distribution for Asia Pacific & Latin America, Matt … [Read more...] about MGM elevates Caroline Edwards to SVP and Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution
New report shows global streaming businesses reaches “escape velocity” through rising production spend and programming budgets
Fresh data being published by Purely Streamonomics, a new research and analytical service from Purely, shows that amidst a year of uncertainty and production hiatuses due to the global pandemic, streaming platforms have set the global film and TV industry on a trajectory of accelerated growth with no imminent ceiling in sight. The gross cash amount spent producing and licensing new entertainment content (excluding sports) soared by 16.4% in 2020 to reach $220.2 billion. This new milestone will … [Read more...] about New report shows global streaming businesses reaches “escape velocity” through rising production spend and programming budgets
MGM promotes Brian Edwards to President for TV Operations
LOS ANGELES – Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s (MGM) has elevated Brian Edwards, former COO of Mark Burnett‘s One Three Media, to the post of President for Television Operations, extending his employment contract through to mid-2022. As president of MGM Television Operations, Edwards will be responsible for managing all business aspects of the company’s TV and digital productions. The executive will continue to oversee operations for certain MGM joint ventures, including LightWorkers Media and … [Read more...] about MGM promotes Brian Edwards to President for TV Operations
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