Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, is collaborating with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to develop Trapped in a Video Game, a series of films based on the beloved book series. The stories, created and written by Dustin Brady, have already captivated children around the world, and boast a fan base that will fuel the success of the upcoming movies. “The energetic, edge-of-your-seat adventures that Dustin Brady … [Read more...] about Nelvana strikes development deal with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to adapt acclaimed Trapped in A Video Game books into a series of films
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BBC Studios announces pre-sale of Douglas is Cancelled ahead of Showcase 2024
Ahead of its launch to international buyers at BBC Studios Showcase (26 – 27th February 2024), BBC Studios announced the pre-sale of Hartswood Film’s highly anticipated comedy drama series Douglas is Cancelled to public service channel ARTE in France and Germany. Written by globally renowned Screenwriter and Executive Producer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Dracula, Sherlock), the 4 x 45” series stars Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington), as respected news presenter, Douglas, and Karen … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces pre-sale of Douglas is Cancelled ahead of Showcase 2024
OUTtv Proud heads to Freeview UK
OUTtv, the leading LGBTQ+ television and streaming service, in partnership with Fuse Media, the leader in inclusive content, has secured a deal with Channelbox to distribute OUTtv Proud, its international FAST channel, in the UK via Freeview. Following the recent deal with Netgem in 2023 which saw OUTtv Proud launch in the UK and Ireland, OUTtv is further expanding the reach of its FAST channel which features over 400 hours of content including OUTtv originals Call Me Mother, Hot Haus, and For … [Read more...] about OUTtv Proud heads to Freeview UK
Prime Video’s Unscripted Original Series, Rainbow Rishta, Bags a Nomination for Outstanding Documentary at the Prestigious 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has earned a nomination in the ‘Outstanding Documentary’ category at the prestigious GLAAD Media Awards for Rainbow Rishta, its unscripted Original series that explores the theme of queer love. This historic nomination marks the first time an Indian unscripted series on queer-love is being acknowledged at this prestigious award. The GLAAD Media Awards, founded in 1990, are recognized as the most prominent annual LGBTQ awards show in the … [Read more...] about Prime Video’s Unscripted Original Series, Rainbow Rishta, Bags a Nomination for Outstanding Documentary at the Prestigious 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
BT Media and Broadcast and LiveU Collaborate to Offer Live Content Capability for Broadcasters
Benefitting customers across sport, remote production, news, live events and a range of other verticals, LiveU has announced it is working with BT Media and Broadcast to offer new live content sharing capability for broadcasters. This brings together LiveU’s Reliable Transport (LRT™) protocol with BT’s wider content and distribution network, covering Internet Protocol (IP) and Serial Digital Interface (SDI), creating a seamless experience for customers. BT Media and Broadcast moves up to … [Read more...] about BT Media and Broadcast and LiveU Collaborate to Offer Live Content Capability for Broadcasters
Penny Smallacombe joins Blackfella Films as head of scripted
Blackfella Films have announced that the highly regarded drama executive Penny Smallacombe has joined the company as Head of Scripted. A member of the Maramanindji people, from the Northern Territory, Penny was, for six years, Head of the First Nations Department at Screen Australia, overseeing a large slate of successful film and television projects including Total Control, Spear, She Who Must Be Loved, Sweet Country, We Don’t Need a Map, Grace Beside Me, Mystery Road, Sweet As, We Are Still … [Read more...] about Penny Smallacombe joins Blackfella Films as head of scripted