Paramount+ UK & Ireland today announced the commission of new original drama series LITTLE DISASTERS (6 x 60”), with Diane Kruger (Troy, Inglourious Basterds, In the Fade) and Jo Joyner (The Wives, For Her Sins, Shakespeare & Hathaway) cast in the lead roles as Jess and Liz. The series is produced by Roughcut Television in association with Fremantle who is also distributing internationally. From BAFTA-winning creative team Roughcut Television (COMA, Big Boys) and adapted from the novel … [Read more...] about Paramount+ announces original drama Little Disasters starring Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner
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CAKE and Kickstart team up with Cloud9World on emotional awareness series Kiwi Island
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE and international animation and live action producer Kickstart Entertainment are to partner with Cloud9World on Kiwi Island, a new CG animated series for young viewers which explores emotional awareness. Aimed at 3-7 year olds, this 52 x 11 minute series shows children how to recognise emotions in themselves and others and how they affect the people around them. Kickstart Entertainment will produce Kiwi Island with design work from Colombian … [Read more...] about CAKE and Kickstart team up with Cloud9World on emotional awareness series Kiwi Island
Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
Gaumont has announced the promotion of Sebastien Rossi to Creative Director of Gaumont's Animation, Kids & Family division. He will report to Terry Kalagian, President of Gaumont Animation, Kids & Family. In his new role as Creative Director, he will work closely with Gaumont Animation executives to develop and produce leading series and films for the global market, originating from France and Europe. He will also work closely with clients and buyers to deliver premium content that … [Read more...] about Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
WildBrain inks new content distribution deals in China
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is growing the profile of its beloved brands Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake and Caillou in China with a varied slate of content distribution deals in the region. As part of the expanding presence of the Teletubbies in the Chinese market, Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po were invited to perform on China’s national broadcaster CCTV’s International Children’s Day gala on June 1. Broadcast nationwide, the gala celebrated childhood … [Read more...] about WildBrain inks new content distribution deals in China
yes Studios announces major new futuristic thriller in production – WONDER – co-produced with Paramount
yes Studios has announces its new drama series now in production, the 8 x 45’ realistic technological thriller Wonder. Set in the near future, Wonder is focused around Noya, a 17-year-old girl killed in a car crash, and the story of how her father Avner, a retired combat officer, and Daria, Noya’s best friend and a social media personality, join forces and set off on a journey together to investigate her death. They discover Noya had a secret virtual life as part of a growing movement of … [Read more...] about yes Studios announces major new futuristic thriller in production – WONDER – co-produced with Paramount
Happy Accidents appoints Calamity Jane’s Meredith Willis as SVP Creative Content
LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents has appointed Meredith Willis as SVP of Creative Content. Working in both Los Angeles and London, Willis will oversee development and production of feature and television projects. Willis joins after a tenure as the Director of Development for Ellen Pompeo’s Calamity Jane Entertainment under a deal with ABC Studios, where she covered both scripted and unscripted television and film. Prior to that, Willis worked at Denver & Delilah for almost … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents appoints Calamity Jane’s Meredith Willis as SVP Creative Content
