No Way Back, Talpa Studios' brand-new adventure reality show, where a group of fearless adventurers embarks on a grueling trail through Norway’s rugged nature, is on the road to success. Last week, the first episode scored great numbers on SBS6 in the Netherlands. With an average market share of 17,3% in the 25-59 demo (delayed viewing included), a promising tone was set for the series. The show is a favorite among on-demand viewers: a significant 23% (25-59) watched the show later, … [Read more...] about Adventure reality show No Way Back kicks off with an impressive debut
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Timeline TV selects Custom Consoles Module-R for EBC PCR expansion
Timeline Television has specified Custom Consoles Module-R control room desks for integration into its Ealing Broadcast Centre in west London. Three rows of Module-R desks have been selected for a production control room that will be assigned to outside broadcast coverage of sports events for customers such as Racing TV. “Custom Consoles Module-R desks have given us good service over the years and were the natural choice for this new expansion,” comments Daniel McDonnell, Timeline founder and … [Read more...] about Timeline TV selects Custom Consoles Module-R for EBC PCR expansion
Xilam Animation Locks New Deals for Zig & Sharko and Karate Sheep
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a wave of global broadcasters for its popular titles Zig & Sharko and Karate Sheep, including new partners and renewals for both of the slapstick comedy series. Xilam’s series have also seen strong performances on Netflix, with a cumulative total of 93.5 million hours of viewing for content from the studio recorded during the first reporting window from the streamer – January to June 2023. With 114 hours available … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation Locks New Deals for Zig & Sharko and Karate Sheep
Kwame Kwei-Armah joins The Story Collective
The Story Collective, a FIFTH SEASON backed company, expands its Board with the addition of award-winning director, writer, actor and artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah. Kwame has been the creative force behind the Young Vic Theatre in London for over six years - under his leadership, the theatre has transferred four plays to London’s West End, two to Broadway and another is being made into a motion picture. Kwame was previously Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage (Maryland, USA … [Read more...] about Kwame Kwei-Armah joins The Story Collective
Amuse Animation moves definitively into Linear Broadcasting
Amuse Animation, a pioneering digital-first animation studio, has sold a slew of its animation series to TV Azteca and Guest Choice for Latin America, RTVC in the Canaries, and MBC for the Middle East and North Africa. The deals signal Amuse’s definitive move into distributing content starring the studio’s animated preschool heroes to mainstream broadcast channels. Top Mexican network TV Azteca acquired the rights for Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to six of Amuses’ flagship shows, Shark … [Read more...] about Amuse Animation moves definitively into Linear Broadcasting
Award-winning animation company Folivari launches Folivari International, its new distribution arm with former Dandelooo head Melissa Vega
French animation company Folivari announces its new distribution arm, Folivari International, headed up by former Acquisitions and International Sales Manager at Dandelooo, Melissa Vega. Vega is also co-founder of Folivari International alongside the Folivari management team Damien Brunner, Sarah Delmas and Thibaut Ruby. Driven by Folivari’s ambition to tell and share wonderful stories to global audiences, the launch of Folivari International will see it begin with the distribution of two … [Read more...] about Award-winning animation company Folivari launches Folivari International, its new distribution arm with former Dandelooo head Melissa Vega