Autentic Distribution, a leading distributor of factual content, has announced a series of new sales deals with international broadcasters, further expanding the reach of its diverse portfolio of documentaries and series worldwide. NHK Picks Up Documentaries Highlighting Extraordinary Human-Animal Bonds Japan’s NHK Japan has added two engaging documentaries from Autentic Distribution to its lineup. “A Life Among Elephants” tells the remarkable story of pioneering scientist and maverick … [Read more...] about Autentic Distribuition closes major new deals for factual content worldwide
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WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
WTFN has announced that it is integrating its Fred Media (content distribution) and Radar (digital) teams to capitalise on developments in the marketplace and to more effectively drive its Total Distribution strategy. The new-look business will officially debut at the MIPCOM in Cannes next month with new joint Fred Media/Radar branding. Derek Dyson, previously General Manager at Radar, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at WTFN, taking responsibility for the newly integrated team … [Read more...] about WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
Emily VanCamp to star in legal procedural PREJUDICE, co-developed by Pixcom & Keshet International
Pixcom, Keshet International, and Thruline Entertainment have confirmed that Emily VanCamp (Marvel’s The Falcon and Winter Soldier, Revenge, The Resident) is attached to star in, and executive produce, a new legal drama developed for the Canadian and international TV markets. Created and written by Celeste Parr (Ethel, Hudson & Rex, Plan B), Prejudice will star VanCamp as Liesl Wellington, a rising Toronto litigator whose career and marriage to a Senator are thrown into upheaval … [Read more...] about Emily VanCamp to star in legal procedural PREJUDICE, co-developed by Pixcom & Keshet International
WildBrain CPLG blosters in-house services and commercial teams with new executive hires in London and Munich
WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has added two highly experienced executives to bolster its in-house services and commercial teams in London and Munich, respectively. In London, Clare Vosper Mortimer has joined WildBrain CPLG’s in-house services team in the new role of VP, Finance and Operations, overseeing the company’s finance function and enhancing its global in-house service offering for partners as it continues to see significant … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG blosters in-house services and commercial teams with new executive hires in London and Munich
Hulu Japan and Disney+ launch new bundle plan
The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. ("Disney Japan”) and HJ Holdings, Inc. (“HJ Holdings”) today announced the launch of a new bundle plan for Disney+ and Hulu (Japan) services, offering a breadth of global and Japanese entertainment to consumers. The new bundle will be available to consumers in Japan today. Hulu (Japan), operated by HJ Holdings (a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corporation) and the SVOD platform for Nippon TV, houses on-demand viewing of popular television … [Read more...] about Hulu Japan and Disney+ launch new bundle plan
High-octane series A Shop for Killers coming 2024 exclusively on Disney+
After her uncle’s unexpected death, college student Jeong Jian finds out about a mysterious online shopping mall and goes on the run from a medley of murderers and assassins in A Shop For Killers - a new Korean Original series coming exclusively to Disney+ in 2024. Shortly after entering college, Jian receives a call from local police informing her of her uncle’s “suicide”. Her carer since the death of her parents, uncle Jeong Jinman had always … [Read more...] about High-octane series A Shop for Killers coming 2024 exclusively on Disney+