Radragon, the indie production company based in Slovenia, has announced that Black Mandala has picked up its award-winning English-language film The Whirlpool for distribution in a deal during EFM. The all rights deal covers the USA/Canada, UK/Ireland and German-speaking territories, with the deal brokered by World Vision Entertainment. Aimed at women aged between 16 and 35, the 95-minute psychological horror film takes inspiration from mystical Slavic tales and gruesome gothic rituals. The … [Read more...] about Black Mandala picks up Radragon’s feature film The Whirlpool at EFM for international distribution
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Disney+ has released the trailer for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
The trailer for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) has been released by Disney+. The concert film from the 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist in its entirety for the first time, which includes the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs, will debut exclusively on Disney+ early, Friday, March 15, at 9:00am. The history-making, cinematic experience, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” directed by Sam Wrench, grossed more than $260 million worldwide at the global box office, making … [Read more...] about Disney+ has released the trailer for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
Accedo acquires Easel TV, accelerates OTT product offering
Global video solutions provider, Accedo, announced that it has acquired Easel TV, the UK-based provider of advanced streaming technology and digital media solutions founded by well-known media executives Joe Foster and Bill Scott. Easel TV has a long track record of being a trusted technology partner of media companies and TV operators. The acquisition will bring the Easel TV SaaS platform and the Accedo award-winning Accedo One SaaS platform under one roof and further strengthen Accedo’s … [Read more...] about Accedo acquires Easel TV, accelerates OTT product offering
Nippon TV heads to MIPTV with Three New Titles
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that the company will head to this year’s MIPTV with new scripted formats Trespassers (90 min. x 1ep.), a thrilling new dramedy by the creators of the award-winning hit series Rebooting where three women break into a luxury apartment looking for the off-the-books cash their company’s CEO is rumored to be hiding, only to encounter a series of unexpected events, and Alice in Wonderful Kitchen (60 min. x 10eps.), a … [Read more...] about Nippon TV heads to MIPTV with Three New Titles
Studio 100 Media Evolves Into Studio 100 International
Studio 100 Media, a renowned key player in children’s and family entertainment based in Munich, has announced its rebranding to Studio 100 International. The new company name reflects its expanding role as the pivotal international distribution entity of the Studio 100 Group, producing and delivering high-quality films and series to global markets, as well as engaging in worldwide brand rights licensing. With Studio Isar Animation, Studio 100 International owns a state-of-the-art animation … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Media Evolves Into Studio 100 International
Han Hyojoo and Ju Jihoon to star in conspiratorial Korean drama Blood Free coming April exclusively to Disney+
When a former soldier haunted by the failures of his past begins to work for Korea’s most hated CEO, he will be thrown into a viper’s nest of collusions and cabals in Blood Free, a gripping conspiratorial drama coming April 10 exclusively to Disney+. Tormented by the memory of a terrorist attack that left his colleagues dead and the President of Korea disabled, former elite soldier Woo Chaewoon has dedicated his life to tracking down those responsible. Methodically studying the survivors of … [Read more...] about Han Hyojoo and Ju Jihoon to star in conspiratorial Korean drama Blood Free coming April exclusively to Disney+