Leading UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold a wide range of premium history programming to a slew of territories around the world. Attending Sunny Side of the Doc on behalf of Sphere Abacus are Global Content Director, Will Stapley and Sales Director, Laura Masson. To coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, six-part drama documentary 1776: American Independence, produced by Dash Pictures for National Geographic, has been sold to Viasat World, … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus announces multiple sales of diverse premium history programming
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Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, Beyond Rights is pleased to announce the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up both series of the charming and cosy pre-school animation title Hushabye Lullabye (30 x 3). Featuring loveable characters and lullabies, and set in … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Jean-Marc Rouhette joins Pernel Media as Chief Operating Officer
Pernel Media, one of France’s leading international content production businesses announced it has appointed former Mediawan senior executive Jean-Marc Rouhette to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to Pernel Media President Samuel Kissous, Jean-Marc will assume responsibility for business affairs, finance and production management. He will also be instrumental in developing the company’s activities in the scripted, digital and brand content … [Read more...] about Jean-Marc Rouhette joins Pernel Media as Chief Operating Officer
Electus lands sweet deal to Sinful Sweets
Los Angeles-- Multimedia entertainment studio Electus International announced that it has picked up the tape and format rights for Pernel Media produced Sinful Sweets for the Australia, Canada, Asia, and Latin America markets. The 6x30’ baking travelogue series, which will air in the U.S. on Cooking Channel this fall, is one of the many offerings that Electus International will bring to the market at MIPCOM. On Sinful Sweets, British chef and host Harry … [Read more...] about Electus lands sweet deal to Sinful Sweets
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