Distributor DFW International (the sales division for Dutch FilmWorks, one of the leading film distributors in the Benelux region) will be offering buyers a varied compelling slate of drama series, factual and kids programming at the upcoming MIPCOM market. Headlining the slate is a brand-new gripping sci-fi drama series Long Gone (8 x 50’), produced by Dingie with co-production partners Interstellar Pictures and RTL Nederland. When Ava - a young doctor, visits a mysterious … [Read more...] about Sci-fi drama series ‘Long Gone’ headlines DFW International’s MIPCOM slate
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Keshet International acquires true crime docuseries ‘My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorious’
Keshet International (KI), the global content producer and distributor, has successfully won the international distribution rights to the hotly contested 3x60’ true crime documentary series My Name is Reeva: I Was Murdered by Oscar Pistorius for its factual slate at MIPCOM 2022. Produced by WB Productions in partnership with Cactus Tree Entertainment, Bloodrose Productions, and Australia’s Global City Group, My Name is Reeva: I Was Murdered by Oscar Pistorius tells the true and intimate story of … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires true crime docuseries ‘My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorious’
Abacus Media Rights appoints Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has appointed Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions across both scripted and unscripted programming. Will has worked in international distribution for twelve years in acquisitions and sales in all territories worldwide. As Head of Acquisitions and Partnerships for TVF International since 2016, Will has been responsible for managing and developing the acquisitions and content partnerships strategy across all programme genres. He has … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights appoints Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions
Beyond Rights announces new kids’ acquisitions for launch at MIPCOM
Beyond Rights is pleased to confirm that it is expanding its kids catalogue for MIPCOM with the acquisition of three new titles and three returning series. Olga Da Polga (13 x 11), which is being taken to the market for initial pre-sales, is a charming pre-school title about a loveable and highly imaginative guinea pig who loves telling tales. Created by the legendary children’s writer Michael Bond (Paddington Bear), the series is being brought to TV screens for the first time in a live-action … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights announces new kids’ acquisitions for launch at MIPCOM
Nippon TV heads into MIPCOM with three new formats
Exhibiting with an all-new, larger booth (P-1.D50), Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that the company will head to MIPCOM with two new scripted formats and one new unscripted format. In addition, the company’s business reality competition format Money or Junk will be featured in this year’s Treasure Box Japan. The announcement was made today by Mikiko Nishiyama, Executive Vice President of International Business Development, Nippon TV. First … [Read more...] about Nippon TV heads into MIPCOM with three new formats
Turnip + Duck introduces ‘Maddie + Triggs’ at Cartoon Forum
Award-winning writer-led creator studio Turnip + Duck is significantly ramping up activity ahead of Cartoon Forum and MIPCOM, launching brand new animated series Maddie + Triggs (39 x 7’) and expanding its operations with the appointment of Rob Doherty as Head of Content and Laura Canavan-Hayes as Development Executive. Turnip + Duck’s Managing Director Colm Tobin and Creative Director Aidan O’Donovan will pitch the company’s new 2D animated series Maddie + Triggs to a global audience of buyers … [Read more...] about Turnip + Duck introduces ‘Maddie + Triggs’ at Cartoon Forum