Gaumont has announced the first sales of its comedy-action-fantasy series, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (20 x 22’), to free TV channels ZDF/KiKA in Germany – premiering October 7 – and MTVA in Hungary. This Netflix original series, produced in CGI animation and aimed at children aged 8 to 12, is based on the popular comic book Usagi Yojimbo by award-winning author Stan Sakai. The adaptation follows the adventures of Yuichi Usagi, a descendant of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, on his … [Read more...] about Gaumont unveils first sales of new series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles
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Escapade Media to launch Planet Fungi’s new documentary film Follow the Rain at MIPCOM
Leading development and distribution company Escapade Media announces exquisite new documentary Follow the Rain, created by Planet Fungi, will launch to international buyers at MIPCOM next month. Currently available on Netflix across Australia and New Zealand, the 1 x 79’ / 1 x 60’ film which follows the rain to discover both known and new fungi species, was produced in 4K by world famous fungi hunters, filmmaker Catherine Marciniak and renown photographer Stephen Axford. Escapade Media … [Read more...] about Escapade Media to launch Planet Fungi’s new documentary film Follow the Rain at MIPCOM
BBC Studios strikes distribution rights for Norway’s Montreux Film & Fjernsyn’s format Nation’s Dumbest
BBC Studios has confirmed it has secured international distribution rights to Norwegian based Montreux Film and Fjernsyn’s gameshow format, Nation’s Dumbest. Nation’s Dumbest is the first ever television show where the loser is the winner. 12 celebrities fight it out to be eliminated from the competition as quickly as possible to avoid being crowned the nation’s dumbest. From influencers to wrestlers, comedians to politicians, the contestants are put to the test in a series of entertaining … [Read more...] about BBC Studios strikes distribution rights for Norway’s Montreux Film & Fjernsyn’s format Nation’s Dumbest
GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced the company’s continued growth with a new digital strategy, with soon-to-launch FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) Channels and AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) distribution platforms. Industry veteran Will Marks was retained to develop and implement the forward-facing strategy. He will attend MIPCOM next month to expand the Company’s relationship with content and distribution partners. Two FAST channels are planned for launch in Q4 ‘24 across … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
WBITVP strikes new partnership with Magnolia Network
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that it will handle the international distribution of the latest original formats commissioned by Magnolia Network, the media joint-venture between Warner Bros. Discovery and Magnolia co-founders Chip and Joanna Gaines. The collaboration will see WBITVP distribute three new unscripted titles, all executive-produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines: Roller Jam, Human vs. Hamster and Second Chance Stage. The new series are part … [Read more...] about WBITVP strikes new partnership with Magnolia Network
Fred Media/Radar acquires 150+ hours of primetime programming from Seven Network
Newly integrated Fred Media/Radar has announced a major new partnership with the Seven Network, in which it has acquired over 150 hours of primetime content for international distribution. The Seven Network slate, which comprises 12 premium titles from in-demand genres such as Reality, Home & Design and Food, and many with format rights available, will be officially presented to global buyers at MIPCOM next month. Instant Hotel (18 x 60) is a fascinating look inside the highly … [Read more...] about Fred Media/Radar acquires 150+ hours of primetime programming from Seven Network
