LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents has announced its coproduction with leading New Zealand-based production company Kevin & Co for new original comedy series The Sanctuary (8x22’) has been picked up by Warner Bros. Discovery in New Zealand for free-to-air network Three and BVOD service ThreeNow. The series has just been greenlit in the final NZ On Air funding round of 2024, and production will begin early next year. The Sanctuary is a comedy series following Hunter, an eccentric … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents and Kevin & Co comedy series The Sanctuary picked up by Warner Bros. Discovery NZ
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DHD Sets the Scene for Hamburg Open 2025
DHD will demonstrate examples from its wide range of digital audio studio equipment and systems at Hamburg Open 2025, Hamburg Messe & Congress Centre, Wednesday January 15th through Thursday 16th. Highlight exhibits on DHD Stand 207 in Hall B6 will include the recently introduced RM1 all-in-one audio interface. “The RM1 is a compact and highly versatile desktop unit which allows fully professional audio content to be created in practically any location for onsite recording or IP-linked … [Read more...] about DHD Sets the Scene for Hamburg Open 2025
CAKE partners with Headspace and Lilly Singh on animated series The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a partnership with LA based mental health app, Headspace and Unicorn Island Productions on The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island. The 10 x 11 minute kids and family animated series is aimed at 5-8 year olds and a co-viewing audience and is produced by Headspace and actor, television host and New York Times bestselling author Lilly Singh, and Lilly’s production company, Unicorn Island. The series is written and Exec Produced by Kara … [Read more...] about CAKE partners with Headspace and Lilly Singh on animated series The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island
Larry Dean Launches New Special on YouTube Channel
Award-winning Scottish comedian Larry Dean’s new special Fudnut will launch 13th December on YouTube ahead of his appearance at this month’s Royal Variety Performance. Rolling out on the Larry Dean YouTube Channel, operated by Banijay Rights – the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, the hour-long special revolves around Larry's loving tribute to his best friend, director Paul Byrne. The special was produced by Chambers Productions & Low Lean … [Read more...] about Larry Dean Launches New Special on YouTube Channel
AVTpro Launches Cantonese and Traditional Chinese Certification with HKU
OOONA, a leading provider of professional management and production tools for the media localization industry, announces the expansion of the AVTpro certification program to include exams in two additional languages, Cantonese and Traditional Chinese, with the support of the School of Chinese at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). Launched in 2023, AVTpro is the first ever professional qualification dedicated to media localization. It offers certifications in Subtitle Translation and Subtitle … [Read more...] about AVTpro Launches Cantonese and Traditional Chinese Certification with HKU
The first ever high-end Gaelic drama will air on BBC Four in a deal through All3Media International
As first look images are released by BBC in advance of the An t-Eilean (The Island) premier in 2025, leading independent distributor All3Media International also announces a pre-sale deal which will see the high-end Gaelic drama air on BBC Four via an acquisition. From BAFTA-winning Black Camel Pictures, producers of hit detective drama Annika starring Nicola Walker, An t-Eilean (The Island) was commissioned by Gaelic-language channel BBC ALBA. The four-part crime drama is the UK’s first-ever … [Read more...] about The first ever high-end Gaelic drama will air on BBC Four in a deal through All3Media International
