Independent international distribution company Lineup Industries is expanding its distribution slate, signing a deal with Israel’s Gil Formats to represent the company’s content slate for global sales. Additionally, the two format specialists are establishing a creative fund to develop in-house and third-party formats for broadcasters and platforms in Israel, Europe, and the US. The distribution deal incorporates all Gil Formats’ series including hits such as Life on Duty, Capturing … [Read more...] about Lineup Industries partners with Gil Formats for international representation, content development
NHK Enterprises
START’s ‘Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles’ goes to Japan
START’s Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles has been bought by NHK Enterprises, Inc (NEP), the business arm of NHK, Japan's public broadcaster. The 8x52’ series airs on AXN Mystery in Japan on Sunday, 14th February 2021, following its online and linear success in Russia. The series premiered on START, the number one streaming platform in Russia that produces a record amount of original high-end drama series. TNT, the Russian entertainment TV channel, broadcasted the series on the 1st of February, … [Read more...] about START’s ‘Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles’ goes to Japan
“Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
London – Los Angeles and London-based formats company Small World IFT announced on July 15 a landmark co-production deal for its hit format Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown in China, as a 12 x 70’ series will premier on July 16 on Zhejiang TV. A co-development between NHK Enterprises, Japan, Zhejiang TV and Legend Media, China, this significant agreement represents the first time that Chinese broadcaster Zhejiang TV has partnered with Japan on a format. Dr What: Diagnosis … [Read more...] about “Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
NHK’s “Discover Science” goes to South Africa
Johannesburg - NHK announced at DISCOP Africa that its international distribution affiliate, NHK Enterprises (NEP), and South Africa’s public broadcaster, the SABC, have closed a deal to license the show Discover Science to be aired in South Africa. Discover Science (52 x 14') is a science entertainment show that explains scientific principles by showing them in action in “ridiculously” massive experiments. The show reflects a goal of keeping children … [Read more...] about NHK’s “Discover Science” goes to South Africa
BBC to air NHK’s “Giant Squid”
Tokyo - NHK's Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid will air on BBC2 on July 13. Viewers in the UK will be able to enjoy the programme in a Natural World special entitled Giant Squid: Filming the Impossible. The programme was licensed through NHK affiliate NHK Enterprises. The documentary is about the largest-ever international quest to capture the legendary giant squid on film in its natural habitat. A team of scientists and crew from NHK and Discovery U.S. … [Read more...] about BBC to air NHK’s “Giant Squid”
NHK and Science Channel announce largest-ever international co-production on giant squid
Cannes - NHK, NHK Enterprises, Science Channel and Atlantic Productions have teamed up for the largest-ever international quest for a living giant squid. Hidemi Hyuga, NHK's executive managing director said, "This is the start of a dream-come-true venture for NHK. We have long been in pursuit of the giant squid and have caught glimpses of it in the past 10 years, but we have never succeeded in filming it in its natural habitat. With our partnership with the Science Channel, I am convinced that … [Read more...] about NHK and Science Channel announce largest-ever international co-production on giant squid