At MIPCOM 2023, as Cannes delegates took part in a live play-along version of The 1% Club, BBC Studios announced the latest international licence agreement for the award-winning format. Turkish media company ACUNMEDYA, has acquired the primetime entertainment format to be aired on their owned and operated channel TV8. The 10 x120’ series will go into production in late 2023, and is scheduled to air in the first half of 2024. This fresh and funny brain-teasing format from Magnum Media tests … [Read more...] about Turkey becomes the latest international market to license multi-award winning, The 1% Club
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MoU Signed for IP Acquisition of Singapore Romantic Fantasy Drama by Korean Company
On the sidelines of the 2023 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at a closed-door ceremony between Singapore’s Ochre Pictures and South Korea’s One Entertainment to acquire the Intellectual Property (IP) rights for Café Verita, a drama series that blends romance and fantasy, as well as potential IPs of current and new works by Ochre Pictures. The signing of this MoU witnessed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), … [Read more...] about MoU Signed for IP Acquisition of Singapore Romantic Fantasy Drama by Korean Company
Toonz, Epic Story Media, and Chef Aliya LeeKong to Develop New Culinary Kids’ Brand, Issa’s Edible Adventures
The animated series Issa’s Edible Adventures is centered around 7-year-old Issa, a tiny aspiring chef with a big heart who, with her best friends Tartufo the hilarious Basque pig, and Maha the magical bird, ventures into the world in search of the one ingredient that’ll complete the amazing dish she knows will bring joy to the life of a friend, a family, or guest of the Hotel Du Monde, the awesome hotel where her mother is Executive Chef. Toonz, Epic and Aliya have agreed to jointly develop, … [Read more...] about Toonz, Epic Story Media, and Chef Aliya LeeKong to Develop New Culinary Kids’ Brand, Issa’s Edible Adventures
BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
BBC Studios announced that it will be heading to MIPCOM with a standout slate packed with distinct, high-quality programming across all genres. Rebecca Glashow and Ralph Lee, CEOs for Global Distribution and Production, will participate in a fireside chat to discuss how BBC Studios is leveraging its global reach, unique creative depth, diverse content portfolio and commercial strength to support commissioning and distribution customers and breakthrough in a global content marketplace with … [Read more...] about BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
Keshet International orders Catch Me If You Can from Woodcut Media for distribution
Keshet International (KI) is formally launching a new commissioning initiative called KI’s Greenlight: Factual & Formats while also announcing its first straight-to-series order for international distribution. KI has commissioned Woodcut Media to produce a 10x60’ true crime docuseries entitled Catch Me If You Can – which delves into the chilling world of murderers who evaded capture while taunting those tasked with bringing them to justice - following a true crime-focused producer pitch … [Read more...] about Keshet International orders Catch Me If You Can from Woodcut Media for distribution
Cignal to launch Rewind Networks’ HITS NOW in the Philippines
Rewind has announcd the launch of HITS NOW on Cignal, the leading pay tv operator in the Philippines. The channel will be available on the Cignal platform starting 1st October, marking a pivotal step in the partnership journey for both companies. HITS NOW will be available on Channel 122 as part of Cignal’s postpaid and prepaid packs. This partnership represents a merging of mutual interest and a dedication to delivering unparalleled entertainment to Filipino audiences with HITS NOW, which … [Read more...] about Cignal to launch Rewind Networks’ HITS NOW in the Philippines