THE SEVEN, a global strategy studio, under Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) Holdings, helmed by Chief Content Officer, Akira Morii (Tokyo, Japan) has entered into a film/series co-development agreement with Permut Presentations led by David Permut (Los Angeles, USA). The two companies have begun development on a Hollywood film project slated for shooting in Japan, with full-scale development and pre-production work set to commence in the United States alongside a showrunner. Japanese producer … [Read more...] about THE SEVEN helmed by CCO and Producer Akira Morii enters into International Co-Development Agreement with producer David Permut
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Now TV launches addressable TV advertising to help improve campaign targeting
Now TV has launched Hong Kong's first addressable TV advertising service, applying the latest technology to enable more precise campaign targeting for enterprises. Leveraging the Group's large customer base, Now TV is able to categorise its users based on first-hand data such as programme preferences, interests, habits, and other authentic information. This allows Now TV to provide a more personalised television viewing experience tailored to different user segments. The first in Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about Now TV launches addressable TV advertising to help improve campaign targeting
Yeti unlocks Britain’s historic homes for Channel 4
Multi award-winning indie Yeti Television has announced its commission from Channel 4, for the upcoming documentary National Trust: My Historic Home (1x60’) which will air on 23rd February. Opening the door to some of the National Trust’s most remarkable homes, the 60-minute documentary explores the stories of the ordinary people living in these homes. More than 500 properties in the UK are in the safekeeping of the National Trust, and over 50,000 people work to look after them, with a lucky … [Read more...] about Yeti unlocks Britain’s historic homes for Channel 4
DCD Rights sells 300 hours of premium programming to Australia and New Zealand
Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights has sold 300 hours of premium programming across both scripted and unscripted genres to Australia and New Zealand broadcasters and streamers. Australian broadcaster Nine Network has picked up the second series of The Travelling Auctioneers. While the Australian Foxtel Group has acquired more than 160 hours of programming including, among others, James Martin’s Spanish Adventure, Emergency: First Time Medics, Penn & Teller: Fool Us Series … [Read more...] about DCD Rights sells 300 hours of premium programming to Australia and New Zealand
My Freaky Family and Giants Of La Mancha headline Studio 100 Films EFM Showcase
Studio 100 Film, a leading player in the global entertainment industry, has announced the highly anticipated market screening of the animated comedy feature, "My Freaky Family", at the European Film Market (EFM), Berlin. Produced by Australia's POP Family Entertainment and Ireland's Telegael, this exciting movie is set to make its world premiere on February 19th, 2024, at 12:50 PM in the prestigious dffb Cinema (Filmhaus). "My Freaky Family" has already garnered significant attention, with … [Read more...] about My Freaky Family and Giants Of La Mancha headline Studio 100 Films EFM Showcase
Cottonwood Media appoints BAFTA nominated producer Manon Ardisson to newly created position of Head of Fiction
Premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media has appointed BAFTA-nominated producer Manon Ardisson to the newly-created position of Head of Fiction, effective immediately. Since its inception almost 10 years ago, Cottonwood produces animation (series, feature films), and big-budget cinematic-styled live action kids/tween series resulting in global hits such as Find Me in Paris. Hiring Manon Ardisson marks a new phase in the prodco’s growth as it hones in on primetime and YA fiction … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Media appoints BAFTA nominated producer Manon Ardisson to newly created position of Head of Fiction