Bundesliga International and Setanta Sports have agreed to an expansion of their broadcast rights partnership, which includes the renewal of 10 Eurasian markets and the additional inclusion of three Baltic territories. Since the start of the 2015-16 season, Setanta Sports has been broadcasting the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, and today’s announcement confirms the prolongation of … [Read more...] about Bundesliga International and Setanta Sports extends partnership across Eurasian territories
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Keshet unveils next Israeli drama launch – The Best Worst Thing
Keshet 12 and Keshet International are unveiling their next drama to launch in Israel and on the international market: The Best Worst Thing, an eight-part romantic drama produced by the company behind the Canneseries’ winning When Heroes Fly, Spiro Films. Starring Hollywood film and Israeli TV actress Ayelet Zurer (Man of Steel, Angels and Demons, Munich) as a breast oncologist who finds herself sharing her own cancer treatment journey with a male politician, The Best Worst Thing (8x60’) is … [Read more...] about Keshet unveils next Israeli drama launch – The Best Worst Thing
Mediaproxy to show latest developments in compliance and monitoring by exception at METexpo 2024
Mediaproxy, the global standard for software-based IP compliance solutions, will again have a high profile at the biggest broadcast and media exhibition in its home market, METexpo 2024. This year the spotlight will be on the multi-format, multi-standard capabilities of the LogServer logging and analysis system as well as monitoring by exception through the Monwall multiviewer. Organized every two years by SMPTE Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, METexpo highlights the latest in … [Read more...] about Mediaproxy to show latest developments in compliance and monitoring by exception at METexpo 2024
Fremantle acquires majority stake acquisition in Beach House Pictures
Fremantle has announced that they have taken a majority stake investment in one of Asia’s largest independent TV and Film production companies, Beach House Pictures - the hit making company behind Emmy-nominated Netflix lifestyle series Mind Your Manners and the Buzzies-winning documentary series for Amazon Prime & Curiosity, Evolve. The acquisition of Beach House Pictures further underlines Fremantle’s strategic growth plans to invest in and partner with premium production companies and … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires majority stake acquisition in Beach House Pictures
Nelvana strikes development deal with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to adapt acclaimed Trapped in A Video Game books into a series of films
Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, is collaborating with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to develop Trapped in a Video Game, a series of films based on the beloved book series. The stories, created and written by Dustin Brady, have already captivated children around the world, and boast a fan base that will fuel the success of the upcoming movies. “The energetic, edge-of-your-seat adventures that Dustin Brady … [Read more...] about Nelvana strikes development deal with Andrews McMeel Entertainment to adapt acclaimed Trapped in A Video Game books into a series of films
Penny Smallacombe joins Blackfella Films as head of scripted
Blackfella Films have announced that the highly regarded drama executive Penny Smallacombe has joined the company as Head of Scripted. A member of the Maramanindji people, from the Northern Territory, Penny was, for six years, Head of the First Nations Department at Screen Australia, overseeing a large slate of successful film and television projects including Total Control, Spear, She Who Must Be Loved, Sweet Country, We Don’t Need a Map, Grace Beside Me, Mystery Road, Sweet As, We Are Still … [Read more...] about Penny Smallacombe joins Blackfella Films as head of scripted