Independent Spanish animation powerhouses Ánima Kitchent and Able & Baker have teamed up for Monkeys & Dinos, a cutting-edge animation service studio based in the Canary Islands. Building on a history of successful collaborations Ánima Kitchent and Able & Baker are combining their decades of industry experience to establish a premier animation studio focused on delivering world-class animation. The decision to join forces in forming Monkeys & Dinos reflects their shared vision … [Read more...] about Anima Kitchent and Able & Baker Team Up For ‘Monkeys & Dinos’ Animation Studio
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Passion’s UpStream Media celebrartes 20 years of Paradise Hotel with new dedicated YouTube Channel
Passion Distribution’s UpStream Media, a subsidiary focused on digital rights management and growth opportunities, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the hit reality format Paradise Hotel with the launch of a brand-new dedicated YouTube channel. Paradise Hotel has been a staple of the reality competition genre since its debut, featuring a group of young singles living together in a luxurious hotel resort, competing to find love and stay in the hotel the longest. The show has remained … [Read more...] about Passion’s UpStream Media celebrartes 20 years of Paradise Hotel with new dedicated YouTube Channel
Cleopatra director Tina Gharavi options The Fox, set to become showrunner on new British/Icelandic series
Tina Gharavi, founder of Bridge + Tunnel Productions and best-known as the BAFTA and Sundance-nominated director of I Am Nasrine as well as for directing Jada Pinkett Smith’s four-part Netflix series African Queens: Cleopatra and the upcoming romantic comedy Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day - currently in production with a stellar cast that includes Jack Whitehall, Jennifer Saunders, Timothy Spall, Haley Bennett and Lily Allen - is set to add showrunner to her extensive list of credits as a … [Read more...] about Cleopatra director Tina Gharavi options The Fox, set to become showrunner on new British/Icelandic series
Stern & Wild appoints Camilla Chiverton as Agent for Premium Unscripted Creative Talent
The leading UK documentary and factual filmmakers’ talent agency Stern & Wild has appointed Camilla Chiverton as Agent for Premium Unscripted Creative Talent. Camilla brings to the role extensive media experience and a track record in the recruitment and development of off-screen talent for factual and unscripted programming. She joins Stern & Wild directly from UK independent production company Plimsoll Productions where she was most recently Head of Talent. At Plimsoll (the company … [Read more...] about Stern & Wild appoints Camilla Chiverton as Agent for Premium Unscripted Creative Talent
Max Expands its Presence in Asia
Max’s expansion in Asia marks a significant move in the global streaming market, reinforcing its availability in 69 countries. Since its launch in the U.S. in May 2023, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean in February, and Europe in May 2024, Max now strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Competing with Local Giants in Asia With its arrival in Asia, Max demonstrates a keen adaptation … [Read more...] about Max Expands its Presence in Asia
ZEE5 Global adds India’s Emerging Regional Content Platform STAGE To its Add-Ons Offering in the U.S.
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content announces the addition of Indian streaming platform STAGE, India’s entertainment platform for regional cultures, to its Aggregator OTT service ZEE5 Add-Ons in the US. ZEE5 Global’s partnership with STAGE, a platform that has been featured on Shark Tank India Season 2, is a powerful example of how stories in our native dialects can bridge cultural gaps and foster a sense of identity, even for audiences thousands of miles … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global adds India’s Emerging Regional Content Platform STAGE To its Add-Ons Offering in the U.S.