Los Angeles – One of the world’s most widely-circulated men’s lifestyle television series, Bikini Destinations, is back in production via a new joint venture between the show’s creator, Bennett Productions, and the distributor of the original series, BoPaul Media Worldwide. A fifth season in the series is under way, with two episodes – shot in high definition in Roatan and at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah – already in the can, … [Read more...] about “Bikini Destinations” back in production
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Aamir Khan to helm MIP MegaSession
Paris – MIPCOM announced that top Indian actor-director-producer Aamir Khan will take to the stage for the inaugural MIP MegaSession, entitled ‘The Future of Factual.’ Organised by Reed MIDEM, the MIPCOM entertainment content tradeshow takes place in Cannes from October 13-16. Scheduled for October 14, the first ever MIP MegaSession will gather leading players driving the next generation of online and linear factual programming on the main stage of the Grand Auditorium to … [Read more...] about Aamir Khan to helm MIP MegaSession
DCD Rights closes global deals
London – UK-based distributor DCD Rights, which picked up the international rights for the wide range of prestigious content from The Open University earlier this year, has secured a slew of sales to broadcasters around the world. Discovery Networks Europe, Middle East and Africa has acquired hit BBC One science series Bang Goes the Theory; Foxtel in Australia, NPO The Netherlands, Histoire (French speaking Europe and Africa) and BBC Worldwide Asia and Australia have each acquired … [Read more...] about DCD Rights closes global deals
Zodiak Rights and StoryVault Films extend agreement
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, and StoryVault Films have signed an extension to their first-look deal agreement, the Companies announced today. Portrait Artist of the Year StoryVault Films joined Zodiak Rights roster of First-look clients in 2012 and this extension to their deal will include new UK recommissions Me & My Guide Dog (2 x 60’,ITV1) following the successful first film of last year and a second series of Sky Arts ratings smash Portrait … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights and StoryVault Films extend agreement
Beyond launches two factual series
Beyond Distribution announced new relationships with two New Zealand production companies, picking up Life Flight and Real Lives Less Ordinary. Produced by Starfish Pictures and Jam TV respectively, these factual series will launch at MIPCOM. “Each of these two new series are of a genre that New Zealand producers excel in,” commented Yvonne Body, Head of Acquisitions at Beyond Distribution. “There is a tradition of blue light shows from New Zealand … [Read more...] about Beyond launches two factual series
Stars of Caribbean Flower visit Portugal
Actress Grazi Massafera, lead actress in Caribbean Flower, produced by Globo, and Tainá Müller, also starring in the telenovela, delighted the Portuguese audience during their recent visit to Lisbon to celebrate the show’s success in the country. On August 19, Grazi Massafera participated in a press conference at Globo’s headquarters and explained how she prepared to play her character, Ester. Grazi Massafera Tainá Müller participated in a press conference at … [Read more...] about Stars of Caribbean Flower visit Portugal