Sympatico, the co-production label established by Double Vision, the Malaysian production company headed by Min Lim, and Argo Films, Richard Johns’ UK-based film and TV company, is delighted to confirm that it has started production on its independent rom-com feature film Mojo – and that leading film studio Astro Shaw has joined Sympatico and co-producer Mocha Chai Laboratories as a full production and equity partner. Mojo, which is Sympatico’s first greenlit project, tells the story of an … [Read more...] about Sympatico’s Mojo goes into production in Malaysia, Astro Shaw boards as co-producer
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Skandha hires Director of Growth and Business Development
Skandha Media Services, a leader in scalable managed playout, broadcast, and OTT services that leverage cloud technology, automation, AI, and machine learning, has appointed Anil Kumar as Director of Growth and Business Development. Having previously served as Director of SaaS, South Asia at TVU Networks, and India Sales Head at Amagi, Kumar brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and business development with specialist knowledge of OTT workflows, cloud-based playout systems and … [Read more...] about Skandha hires Director of Growth and Business Development
Fred Media/Radar’ epic RUNN documentary to be available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
Fred Media/Radar has confirmed that its inspirational title, RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann Documentary, will be made available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Produced by WildBear Entertainment and Bursty Company and launched to the international market by Fred Media/Radar during MIPCOM 2024, the extraordinary one-hour documentary will be available to screen on Netflix Australia and New Zealand from 10th February. It originally aired on Fox Sports Australia. RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann … [Read more...] about Fred Media/Radar’ epic RUNN documentary to be available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
DFL launches successful Bundesliga campaign on Roblox with Build a Rocket
From 16 January 2025, the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has provided another opportunity for young fans to interact with the launch of its innovative Roblox activation, as part of the Bundesliga winter campaign. In collaboration with the international gaming agency Build a Rocket, the Bundesliga is the first European sports league to enter the virtual world of Roblox. This strategic move not only strengthens its presence among young fans, but also emphasises the DFL's pioneering role when it … [Read more...] about DFL launches successful Bundesliga campaign on Roblox with Build a Rocket
Nippon TV Announces New President, Hiroyuki Fukuda
Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that Hiroyuki Fukuda, former Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, has been promoted to Representative Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Nippon TV from January 1st, 2025. He replaces Akira Ishizawa who will serve as the Representative Director of the newly established Yomiuri Chukyo FS Broadcasting Holdings Corporation from January 1st, 2025. Quote from Hiroyuki Fukuda, Representative … [Read more...] about Nippon TV Announces New President, Hiroyuki Fukuda
Eccho Rights seals international sales for FALLEN
FALLEN, a grounded fantasy series from Matt Hastings (The Handmaid’s Tale, Shadowhunters, The Originals) and Claudia Bluemhuber (Most Dangerous Game) has been picked up by a string of broadcasters and platforms across the US & Canada, Europe and the Middle East. International distributor Eccho Rights has agreed deals for the 8-part series with Sundance Now in the United States, Corus Entertainment’s Showcase and StackTV in Canada, Rai Play in Italy, France Télévisions, Sky and ZDFneo in … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights seals international sales for FALLEN
