Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has secured international distribution rights to a fresh new BBC Two feature documentary Joan Collins (w/t), which will tell the extraordinary life story of the Hollywood legend Joan Collins in her own words. Produced by Salon Pictures (Audrey, McQueen, Stardust), the 90-minute documentary has been commissioned by Mark Bell for BBC Arts. Directed by Clare Beavan (Bricks!, Germaine Bloody Greer), Joan Collins (w/t) is produced by … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires worldwide distribution rights for BBC Two Joan Collins documentary
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Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Sahana Kamath, Executive Producer, ‘Pretty Little Liars’
Indonesian teen drama Pretty Little Liars captivated Asian audiences as it addressed themes such as cyberbullying, complicated female relationships and empowerment—all set in the picturesque location of Bali. The 10-episode series, which is streaming on Viu, features an ensemble cast including Shindy Huang, Anya Geraldine, Eyka Farhana, Valerie Thomas, and Yuki Kato. The teen drama has received many accolades since its premiere in April 2020, among them the Best Adaptation of an Existing … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Sahana Kamath, Executive Producer, ‘Pretty Little Liars’
‘Fisk’ takes the top comedy gong at Series Mania
Australian hit comedy, Fisk won the hearts of the jury at Europe’s largest TV festival, Series Mania 2021 in Lille, France to take out the Best Series Award in the Comedies Competition. Produced by Porchlight Films (The Kettering Incident, Animal Kingdom), Fisk is written, co-directed and stars comedian, Kitty Flanagan in the hilarious, highly relatable legal comedy that affectionally channels the quirks of office life. Previously a high-end contracts solicitor, Helen Tudor-Fisk (Flanagan) … [Read more...] about ‘Fisk’ takes the top comedy gong at Series Mania
discovery+ launches in the Philippines with exclusive Globe partnership
Discovery, Inc. announced the launch of discovery+ in the Philippines, in partnership with Globe. While the streaming service will be accessible widely in October, select Globe customers can, for a limited time, exclusively enjoy 1-year of access and offers from September 2, giving them early web access to an extensive library of shows from beloved brands, including Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Food Network, Magnolia Network, Travel Channel, Animal Planet and Asian Food … [Read more...] about discovery+ launches in the Philippines with exclusive Globe partnership
BBC Lifestyle and BBC World News launch on AIS in Thailand
BBC Studios announced that it will launch two of its premium channels on AIS, Thailand’s number one digital service provider and network leader. BBC Lifestyle and BBC World News will be made available for the first time on AIS via AIS Play, the leading streaming service in Thailand from 1 September 2021. BBC Lifestyle is a unique entertainment destination brimming with vibrant, fresh and exciting programmes which set trends and guide you into transforming your world; from revamping your home to … [Read more...] about BBC Lifestyle and BBC World News launch on AIS in Thailand
Keshet International makes first pre-sale for ‘Furia’
Keshet International (KI) has completed its first pre-sale for Furia, the hotly anticipated drama co-produced by Norway’s Monster Scripted and Germany’s X-Filme Creative Pool for Viaplay and ZDF. Coinciding with its world premiere in the International Competition at this year’s Series Mania in Lille, the compelling thriller created by Mammon’s Gjermund S Eriksen has been sold by KI to Australia’s public service broadcaster SBS. Peter Andrews, Head of Network Programming, … [Read more...] about Keshet International makes first pre-sale for ‘Furia’