National Geographic takes viewers on a televisual roller-coaster ride to uncover ground-breaking new Viking discoveries revealing who the Vikings really were, in the intriguing new six-part documentary series Vikings: The Rise and Fall represented by Abacus Media Rights premiering on National Geographic at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday 21st June 2022. For over 300 years the Vikings waged war from the seas with brutal effect. But were they blood-thirsty plunderers or cunning political operatives? … [Read more...] about National Geographic series ‘Vikings: The Rise & Fall’ uncovers new and groundbreaking discoveries about Vikings
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Beyond Rights names new Head of Sales and appoints a new VP
Beyond Rights announced that Sarah Bickley has been promoted to head of sales and will step into the new role on 1st April, to lead the team at MIPTV. In addition, Joanna Rowley, who has acted as a part-time consultant for the past three months, will be joining the business on a permanent basis from 1st May as VP sales for the UK, Nordics, and Italy. Sarah Bickley initially joined the Beyond Rights team in November last year as SVP sales, responsible for both the Nordics region and for the … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights names new Head of Sales and appoints a new VP
StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Etching a market-leading deal today, StarHub took its place as the first entertainment service provider in Southeast Asia to offer its customers access to Curiosity’s streaming service, Curiosity Stream. Featuring thousands of original and curated documentaries appealing to nature lovers, history buffs, and tech enthusiasts alike, Curiosity Stream will be made available to all customers with an Entertainment+ Pass at no extra cost (Usual price: US$9.99 or S$13.58 per month), in glorious 4K UHD. … [Read more...] about StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Celebrating the wonder of our planet, Disney+ announces new movies and special to premiere on Earth Day
Disney+ announces three new movies and specials launching this Earth Day to celebrate the power within each of us to create change for the better and inspire connections with the wonders of the world we all share. Polar Bear, the next wildlife movie from Disneynature; Explorer: The Last Tepui the newest installment of National Geographic’s long-running "Explorer” series; and The Biggest Little Farm: The Return, a special update based on the 2018 critically-acclaimed documentary on the making of … [Read more...] about Celebrating the wonder of our planet, Disney+ announces new movies and special to premiere on Earth Day
Former Woodcut Creative Director Derren Lawford to break the mould with the launch of new prodco Dare Pictures
Derren Lawford, former Creative Director of Woodcut Media has launched DARE Pictures, a cutting-edge production company with a focus on creating a broad range of premium content with diversity and inclusivity at its core for the UK and international market. Headquartered in London, DARE Pictures covers documentaries, drama, film and podcasts, with the purpose of harnessing the creativity of an award-winning international network of directors, authors, and producers dedicated to bringing … [Read more...] about Former Woodcut Creative Director Derren Lawford to break the mould with the launch of new prodco Dare Pictures
Abacus Media Rights announces a raft of sales for theatrical documentary ‘Killing Escobar’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, confirms myriad sales for the theatrical feature documentary Killing Escobar from leading producers Two Rivers Media and Salon Pictures. The 90’ feature-length film is directed by award-winning filmmaker David Whitney and executive produced by Alan Clements and Mick McAvoy for Two Rivers Media and Nick Taussig for Salon Pictures. Killing Escobar has been sold to Radio Canada – Canada, Discovery – Italy, RTL Deutschland – Germany, … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights announces a raft of sales for theatrical documentary ‘Killing Escobar’
