Höhenkirchen / Munich- Following MIPTV, m4e AG has secured a number of international broadcast deals for its all-new CGI-animated series Wissper. The comedy-adventure has been picked up by German public broadcaster ZDF and is about to air later this year on its free-to-air kids channel KiKA. Wissper will also hit Austrian TV screens, since public broadcaster ORF acquired the series as well. m4e has furthermore sold the pay TV-rights for UK to Viacom International Media Networks Europe and its … [Read more...] about m4e inks international deals for Wissper
MIPTV 2016
francetv’s hot docs
Following MIPTV, francetv distribution has confirmed strong interest for its international documentary catalogue. Numerous deals were closed for emblematic programmes with particular focus by international broadcasters on historical documentaries. Apocalypse: the Battle of Verdun (2x45’ and 1x90’, produced by CC&C) was just sold to Nat Geo (worldwide except France, Germany and US), NRK (Norway), RTVE (Spain), Viewcom/VRT (Belgiun), SVT (Sweden), Discovery (US) and Ceska TV (Tchech … [Read more...] about francetv’s hot docs
VCI titles score for BoPaul
Los Angeles– Post-MIPTV sales have been secured in Germany and Japan for several new acquisitions that were bought only last fall by BoPaul Media Worldwide (BMW). BoPaul Media, which acquired the entire 600-hour catalogue of VCI Entertainment in October 2015, has licensed all rights for three of those titles -- Bruce Lee’s Deadly Fingers, The Aftermath, and The Giant Spider Invasion -- to DigiDreams in Germany; as well as The Brave One with all rights to Tohokushinsha Film Corporation in Japan. … [Read more...] about VCI titles score for BoPaul
Red Arrow distributes Mata Hari
Munich- Red Arrow International has picked up worldwide distribution rights for major new Russian-made drama Mata Hari. Produced by Star Media for Channel One Russia, Red Arrow will launch the English-language version of the drama at MIPCOM 2016. Mata Hari charts the extraordinary life of exotic dancer, courtesan and infamous spy Mata Hari. … [Read more...] about Red Arrow distributes Mata Hari
Beau Sejour in France
France- Lagardère Studios Distribution and Arte have just signed a deal regarding the sale of Beau Sejour, produced by deMENSEN for Eén. The Flemish production, a successful blend of fantasy and spine-chilling thriller, features a powerfully nuanced performance by newcomer Lynn Van Royen. The series was shown during the Drama Series Days in February at La Berlinale, and was just picked to be part of the official selection at Series Mania. It will be screened at the Forum des Images. Lagardère … [Read more...] about Beau Sejour in France
Televisa takes lead
Televisa strengthened its position as one of the most influential players in the entertainment market thanks to its commitment to new and original formats. Their formats Date My Avatar and Count with Me were both warmly welcomed at MIPTV 2016, particularly after The Wit selected them as two of the most innovative and original global entertaining formats in the market. … [Read more...] about Televisa takes lead
