Leading independent distributor All3Media International has confirmed a range of presales for Drama Republic’s high-octane epic western The English in Europe, Latin America and Asia. This follows the announcement of The English’s selection for the gala premiere at MIPCOM, with stars Emily Blunt, Chaske Spencer and writer and director Hugo Blick all set to attend. Louise Pedersen, CEO at All3Media International, comments, “With this initial roster of presale acquisitions it’s fantastic to see … [Read more...] about All3Media International signs multiple pre-sales for Hugo Blick’s ‘The English’
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TBS partners with NAVER WEBTOON to launch a webtoon production company in South Korea
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) has reached an agreement with South Korea’s market-leading digital comics platform NAVER WEBTOON, a subsidiary of the country’s largest ICT company NAVER, along with Japanese manga production company SHINE Partners, to launch Studio TooN, a new webtoon production company in South Korea as a joint venture of three companies. With this new venture, TBS aims not only to enter the webtoon production business, but also to enhance its offering of … [Read more...] about TBS partners with NAVER WEBTOON to launch a webtoon production company in South Korea
CJ ENM and Studio Dragon announce Japan-based joint venture with Naver Webtoon
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM and its production powerhouse Studio Dragon announced the Japan-based joint venture (JV) under the tentative name “Studio Dragon Japan” with LINE Digital Frontier, NAVER WEBTOON’s affiliated company. The new production studio will be established in the first half of the year, with 30 billion won jointly invested by the three entities. As part of CJ ENM’s strategy to expand its multi-studio structure across the globe, Studio Dragon Japan marks CJ ENM’s … [Read more...] about CJ ENM and Studio Dragon announce Japan-based joint venture with Naver Webtoon
Fremantle sells ‘The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand To Die For’ to key markets
Fremantle announced The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For has benefitted from a strong early sales performance. Prime Video has acquired the series in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, Disney has acquired for FOX Channel in Belgium and The Netherlands, whilst hayu in the UK and Ireland have also come on board. Produced by Industrial Media’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) for premium streaming service Hulu, The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For (3 x 60’), launched in the … [Read more...] about Fremantle sells ‘The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand To Die For’ to key markets
