Escapade Media has confirmed multiple sales of political thriller Debriefing the President, produced by AR Content and StoryFirst. The 6 x 60’ 4K action drama, currently in pre-production, has been commissioned by a major US Network, with Anthony Appell from Escapade concluding deals for streaming service Crave – Canada, NRK – Norway, SVT – Sweden, YLE – Finland and DR – Denmark, with additional major territories in negotiation. Debriefing The President, based on John Nixon’s riveting and … [Read more...] about Escapade Media announces international pre-sales for political thriller Debriefing the President ahead of MIPCOM
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MwareTV showcases simple, profitable, subscriber-winning video platform at MWC Africa
Connectivity is transforming the African continent, and television and video services are seen as central to building and maintaining a subscriber base, as well as delivering valuable revenue streams. MwareTV, a leading cloud-based multi-tenant platform provider, will be at MWC Africa (Kigali Convention Centre, 29 – 31 October) to present its popular and proven turnkey solution at an affordable price point. Establishing and sustaining a viable streaming service demands excellence in three key … [Read more...] about MwareTV showcases simple, profitable, subscriber-winning video platform at MWC Africa
Limonero Films teams up with THEMA for the launch of its new AVOD documentary channels
Limonero Films has entered into an agreement with THEMA, a Canal+ company specialized in content distribution and monetization, to participate in the launch of Thema documentary channels on YouTube in three languages: English, French and Spanish. The aim of these launches is twofold: On one hand, THEMA intends to share with the English, Spanish and French YouTube audiences, compelling stories and valuable insights from captivating documentaries from around the world, among a diverse range of … [Read more...] about Limonero Films teams up with THEMA for the launch of its new AVOD documentary channels
Epic Story Media appoints Steve Couture as Co-CEO
Independent content creation, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media Inc. (ESM) has appointed Steve Couture as Co-CEO of the company, effective immediately. Couture has worked closely with Ken Faier, El Presidente and CEO of Epic Story Media, since the company’s inception and has played a key role in its growth and development. As Co-CEOs, Steve and Ken will aim to strengthen collaboration between the Anglophone and Francophone sectors of Canada, particularly in the field of … [Read more...] about Epic Story Media appoints Steve Couture as Co-CEO
DCD Rights acquires new music title for MIPCOM and makes multiple music sales ahead of the market
Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights has acquired new music title Life in Six Strings with Kylie Olsson which will launch at MIPCOM. The funny and insightful 8 x 30’ series, produced by LISS Films, sees TV host and music Journalist, Kylie Olsson, take viewers into the homes and sanctuaries of some of the world’s most iconic guitarists including Motley Crue’s Mick Mars, Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme. Kylie Olsson has interviewed many of the world’s bands. … [Read more...] about DCD Rights acquires new music title for MIPCOM and makes multiple music sales ahead of the market
All3Media International lines up unscripted MIPCOM Slate
Leading independent distributor All3Media International will debut one of its most diverse slates of unscripted programming yet at MIPCOM 2024. Alongside premium factual series, long-running true crime, new series from returning favourites, and more, it will also introduce a range of brand-new formats from renowned producers such as Studio Lambert, IDTV and Optomen. Underscoring the distributor’s position as the go-to destination for premium factual, All3Media International will showcase five … [Read more...] about All3Media International lines up unscripted MIPCOM Slate