Toronto, Canada - Blue Ant Media, an international producer, distributor and channel operator, announced the appointment of Sam Sniderman to a newly created position, Global Head, Commercial Affairs, Production. Coinciding with the news of Blue Ant Media’s acquisition of Racat Group, this role will have overall commercial responsibility for the company’s growing number of global production businesses. Working in partnership with Blue Ant Media’s production, finance and … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media appoints Sam Sniderman
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Gender Matters interim update
As Screen Australia works towards gender equity in projects receiving production funding, the agency has taken stock on the progress of its Gender Matters initiative. The update comes in the same week that actor and gender equality advocate Geena Davis addressed a gathering of the Australian screen industry with a sobering look at the representation of women on screens, highlighting how the issue of unconscious gender bias begins in children’s television and film. “Gender Matters is the … [Read more...] about Gender Matters interim update
Production begun for HBO Asia’s comedy drama series
Singapore – HBO Asia announced that the network’s first original comedy drama series, SENT, is currently in production. Filmed in Singapore, the eight-part half-hour per episode series will be directed and co-produced by Singaporean comedian Alaric Tay.SENT is scheduled to air exclusively on HBO Asia’s on-air, online and on-demand platforms in 2017. Developed and produced by HBO Asia, SENT will feature an ensemble cast of actors who are based in Singapore and Thailand. They include … [Read more...] about Production begun for HBO Asia’s comedy drama series
Beyond Virtual Reality at MIPCOM
Paris – Following an outstanding showcase at MIPTV, VR will be even bigger at MIPCOM2016 with a lineup of Virtual Reality Panel Sessions, focusing on creativity, production and financing. The global entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France in October. The VR Sessions supported by Sony Corporation will be at Palais des Festivals. The Creativity Session will focus on how VR promises a new wave of inventiveness for storytellers and will discuss its practical … [Read more...] about Beyond Virtual Reality at MIPCOM
MIP China Hangzhou Launches in 2017
Paris - The new event is designed to foster content development between Chinese and International production companies, as well as provide an intensive educational forum for Chinese media professionals to learn more about international TV markets and trends. MIP China Hangzhou will run May 23-25 in Hangzhou, the lakeside city that hosted the G20 Summit in September 2016.MIP China Hangzhou is organised in partnership with China Media Management Inc (CMM-I), official representative for … [Read more...] about MIP China Hangzhou Launches in 2017
Bidco acquires Pinewood UK
UK - Pinewood Studios, the home of many international blockbuster films and movie classics, is to be acquired in a deal that value the company at £323.3 million (€383.7m). Further to the announcement on 28 July 2016, the boards of Bidco and Pinewood are pleased to announce that Bidco has satisfied its financing pre-condition and accordingly Bidco and Pinewood have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition pursuant to which Bidco, a newly-incorporated company indirectly … [Read more...] about Bidco acquires Pinewood UK
