Paramount Global Content Distribution has announced a new licensing agreement with Coupang Play, the Korean streaming service operated by e-commerce giant Coupang, to provide a Paramount+ branded destination on the service. The new offering will be available on Coupang Play early next year, marking the fourth deal of its type for Paramount Global in Asia. Deals are currently in place with Cosmote in Greece, Streamz in Belgium, MultiChoice in Africa, JioCinema in India, Mono in Thailand, beIN in … [Read more...] about Paramount Global to debut new Paramount+ branded destination in Korea with Coupang Play
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Paramount acquire rights for Freediver from Skydance Sports and Picturestart
Paramount Global Content Distribution has announced that it has acquired the rights for the documentary feature Freediver which follows freediving champion Alexey Molchanov during his historic and dramatic 2023 competitive run. The film is directed, written and produced by Michael John Warren (Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza, Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known) and is a production from Skydance Sports, Picturestart, GQ Studios and Boardwalk Pictures. Through a licensing deal with Paramount … [Read more...] about Paramount acquire rights for Freediver from Skydance Sports and Picturestart
CBS orders full seasons of Poppa’s House and NCIS: Origins
CBS has announced full season orders for the new comedy POPPA’S HOUSE and the drama NCIS: ORIGINS, the newest addition of the global franchise. “NCIS: ORIGINS has added a brilliant new dimension to the NCIS franchise with an origin story of Leroy Jethro Gibbs and a cinematic ’90s experience that features distinct characters, stories and crime solving. POPPA’S HOUSE excels with the dynamic father/son chemistry between Damon and Damon Jr. and their family-inspired stories that bring this comedy … [Read more...] about CBS orders full seasons of Poppa’s House and NCIS: Origins
Paramount Global to launch new Paramount+ branded destination with MONO in Thailand
Paramount Global Content Distribution has announced a new licensing agreement with MONO in Thailand to create a Paramount+ brand extension on the streamer Monomax, scheduled to launch in November. The deal solidifies Paramount’s strategy to expand the Paramount+ brand in more ways around the world, including making it available as a direct-to-consumer streaming service, through bundled partnerships in key markets as well as through branded destinations in local markets through licensing deals. … [Read more...] about Paramount Global to launch new Paramount+ branded destination with MONO in Thailand
yes Studios launches new documentary series The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity ahead of MIPCOM
yes Studios continues its drive into premium factual programming with the launch of The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity, a new three-part documentary series, produced by Paramount’s Ananey Studios for yes Docu. The series, which premieres on yes Docu on 19th September, is yes Studios’ second collaboration with Ananey Studios, following the announcement of a new scripted series, Wonder, earlier this year. The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity draws on recent events to tell the … [Read more...] about yes Studios launches new documentary series The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity ahead of MIPCOM
Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
MIPCOM CANNES has announced that Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount, President, Republic Pictures and one of the most influential figures in the international distribution industry, will give a Media Mastermind keynote at the forthcoming 40th edition of the International Co-Production and Entertainment Content Market in Cannes (21-24 October 2024). During this main stage conversation, Cohen will share insights into the worldwide content licensing strategy he leads within the … [Read more...] about Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
