BBC Studios and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading media and entertainment company, today announced they have partnered to co-develop a new comedy gameshow format Koso Koso. BBC Studios will act as distributor for the format globally, with Nippon TV leading distribution in Asia. The format launches to international customers at BBC Studios Showcase in February 2024. The new format is the result of a co-development partnership between the two companies and Asia-based content incubator Empire of Arkadia … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Nippon TV announce format co-development partnership
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ABS-CBN brings hit action series The Iron Heart to Indonesia
ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading content provider, continues to make Filipino content widely available overseas as it brings its hit primetime action series "The Iron Heart" to Indonesia as "Apollo," which recently debuted on ANTV's Asian drama timeslot and dubbed in Bahasa Indonesia. The action series follows the story of its protagonist Apollo, an undercover agent tasked to infiltrate and take down the notorious syndicate, Tatsulok—who were also behind the deaths of his loved ones. As he … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN brings hit action series The Iron Heart to Indonesia
Planet Earth III a roaring success with international buyers in Europe, Africa, & Asia
At MIPCOM 2023, BBC Studios has announced international pre sales of the third instalment of its Natural History Unit’s landmark BAFTA award-winning series, Planet Earth, presented by Sir David Attenborough. The eight-part series produced by BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit and co-produced by BBC America, ZDF and France Télévisions in partnership with The Open University has sold to; Australia (Nine), Belgium (VRT), Czech Republic (Czech TV), Denmark (DR), Italy (Mediaset), … [Read more...] about Planet Earth III a roaring success with international buyers in Europe, Africa, & Asia
Nickelodeon bolsters programming with the launch of global hit The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj in India
Nickelodeon, India’s No. 1 destination for kids' entertainment, continues to push the envelope and set new benchmarks in the dynamic kids’ category through immersive and relatable storytelling. In line with the network’s commitment to successfully identify white spaces and filling them, Nickelodeon has yet again filled another need gap in the kids’ category. With a robust content library of genre-defining IPs like Motu Patlu, Shiva, Rudra, Pinaki & Happy – The Bhoot Bandhus, Chikoo Aur … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon bolsters programming with the launch of global hit The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj in India
Winsing to Unveil Exciting Licensing Opportunities at China Licensing Expo
CLE (China Licensing Expo), one of Asia's premier licensing exhibitions organized by the China Toy & Juvenile Products Association, is set to take place from October 17th to 19th, 2023, in Shanghai. Winsing announced its participation in this highly anticipated event, where it will present its latest animated properties and unveil exciting licensing prospects. Since its inception, Winsing has been dedicated to producing multi-genre animations catering to various audiences. The impressive … [Read more...] about Winsing to Unveil Exciting Licensing Opportunities at China Licensing Expo
Waterside Studios signs two live action development deals with Latin author Marcela Citterio
Corus Entertainment’s Waterside Studios, an IP and production venture focused on bringing premium scripted Canadian content for youth and primetime audiences internationally, announced today two new development deals. The studio is set to produce live-action television adaptations of Marcela Citterio’s The Girl who Didn’t Want to be a Princess and Uma Ghost for young adults around the globe. “Waterside Studios is honoured to bring to life two great stories from a fantastic storyteller who … [Read more...] about Waterside Studios signs two live action development deals with Latin author Marcela Citterio