International distributor Eccho Rights has made sales for acclaimed Turkish daily drama series, WINDS OF LOVE, securing deals with TVP in Poland, Achla TV in Israel, Happy Channel in Romania, Imedi in Georgia and Kanal 5 in North Macedonia. These new partnerships bring WINDS OF LOVE into homes across the CEE region, continuing a successful journey that started in January 2024 on Turkey’s Kanal 7. The drama, produced by Rains Pictures and Unik Film for Kanal 7, wrapped its first season in June … [Read more...] about Winds of Love sold to Poland, Israel, Romania, Georgia and North Macedonia
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Fremantle & Fudge Park Productions Partner With First Look Development Deal
In the wake of the breakout success of BBC One comedy Daddy Issues, Fremantle and Fudge Park are solidifying their partnership with a first look and development deal which will see Fremantle become the primary home for all of Fudge Park’s upcoming scripted projects. The UK indie will work closely with Fremantle’s Global Drama and International Distribution divisions to help develop its drama and comedy slate, growing its global footprint and forging pathways into new territories. The deal was … [Read more...] about Fremantle & Fudge Park Productions Partner With First Look Development Deal
Swiss Studios AG: New Swiss Film Studio Focuses on Creativity and Innovation
A coalition of leading film production companies has founded Swiss Studios AG in Zurich. Five leading Swiss and internationally active production companies are joining forces to form Swiss Studios AG. The newly formed company aims to drive the development and production of innovative and high-quality content in the fields of film, documentaries, series, and television from Switzerland for Switzerland, Europe, and the international market. "We are delighted to have taken a groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Swiss Studios AG: New Swiss Film Studio Focuses on Creativity and Innovation
Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
Island TV, a rapidly growing Caribbean television network based in Miami, just installed its third single-channel AirBox Neo-20 server from PlayBox Neo while updating its existing servers. With the recent launch of Island TV Plus (an English-language OTT channel), expansion of Island TV’s cable and digital platform offerings, and a brand-new studio, the network’s equipment needed to keep pace. “We’re building the premiere Caribbean platform,” said Fred Beliard, Co-Owner, Island TV, “We … [Read more...] about Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
New Additions to Hiltron’s Satcom Product Range Turn Heads at IBC 2024
Hiltron Communications reported a busy and successful IBC 2024, held in mid September at its usual Amsterdam RAI venue. Highlights of the Hiltron exhibit in Hall 1 included demonstrations of the newly announced HMAM-XY motorized antenna mount which is designed to perform high precision tracking of LEO and MEO satellites, smallsat constellations and flying objects. “HMAM-XY is a latest-generation addition to our industry-proven HMAM product series,” says Jochen Ermel, Managing Director of … [Read more...] about New Additions to Hiltron’s Satcom Product Range Turn Heads at IBC 2024
STUDIOCANAL Takes European TV & SVOD Rights at MIPCOM for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megapolis
STUDIOCANAL confirms they have taken European TV & SVOD rights on Francis Ford Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS (excl. Spain, Russia and Pay1 in France). The deal was closed by Juliette Hochart of STUDIOCANAL and George Hayum of Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman. The 7-year deal further aligns Francis Ford Coppola and Zoetrope with STUDIOCANAL whose catalogue – the biggest in Europe - boasts Coppola classics such as APOCALYPSE NOW, THE CONVERSATION, THE OUTSIDERS and ONE FROM THE … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL Takes European TV & SVOD Rights at MIPCOM for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megapolis