Studio 100 International, a leading name in kids & family entertainment has announced the assignment of Lucrecia Magnanini as Manager Sales & Acquisitions for international movie projects of its subsidiary Studio 100 Film. Lucrecia brings a wealth of experience in film sales, acquisitions, and international marketing distribution, significantly strengthening the sales team to further expand its global footprint. Lucrecia joins Studio 100 International with an impressive background, … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International Appoints Lucrecia Maganini as Manager Sales & Acquisitions for its Film Slate
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Escapade Media to launch Planet Fungi’s new documentary film Follow the Rain at MIPCOM
Leading development and distribution company Escapade Media announces exquisite new documentary Follow the Rain, created by Planet Fungi, will launch to international buyers at MIPCOM next month. Currently available on Netflix across Australia and New Zealand, the 1 x 79’ / 1 x 60’ film which follows the rain to discover both known and new fungi species, was produced in 4K by world famous fungi hunters, filmmaker Catherine Marciniak and renown photographer Stephen Axford. Escapade Media … [Read more...] about Escapade Media to launch Planet Fungi’s new documentary film Follow the Rain at MIPCOM
GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced the company’s continued growth with a new digital strategy, with soon-to-launch FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) Channels and AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) distribution platforms. Industry veteran Will Marks was retained to develop and implement the forward-facing strategy. He will attend MIPCOM next month to expand the Company’s relationship with content and distribution partners. Two FAST channels are planned for launch in Q4 ‘24 across … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role as SPE CEO, and that Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s current Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will assume leadership of SPE as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Actor Brian Cox to feature in BBC Studios Arts in Motion series in partnership with Rolex
BBC Studios have launched Arts in Motion, an ambitious editorial programme in partnership with Rolex. Produced by BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions, the series will bring together BBC Studios deep heritage in Arts & Culture programming and Rolex’s Perpetual Arts Initiative which celebrates excellence and achievement in the arts globally. Arts in Motion resonates with the Rolex Perpetual Arts Initiative, through an editorial content programme across the BBC’s international platforms … [Read more...] about Actor Brian Cox to feature in BBC Studios Arts in Motion series in partnership with Rolex
Nippon TV announces Satoru Hiramatsu as New Managing Director of its Global Content Business
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, has announced the appointment of Satoru Hiramatsu to the position of Managing Director of Global Content Business. Hiramatsu, previously from Nippon TV’s linear and streaming programming division, will now report directly to Yuzo Kuwahara, Operating Officer and President of Content Business, and replaces Mikiko Nishiyama who is now Executive Advisor of Global Strategy Headquarters. In his new position, Hiramatsu will oversee … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces Satoru Hiramatsu as New Managing Director of its Global Content Business