108 Media, the global financing and production studio, with a key focus on emerging markets, has acquired all the assets of AIM-listed DCD Media Plc, the independent TV distribution and production group, in a deal worth $6.3m (£4.7m) in the first of several major corporate acquisitions being negotiated within the next 18 months. The deal comprises all DCD Media Plc assets, which include September Films, RIZE USA and DCD Rights, which has a catalogue of more than 3,500 hours of programming … [Read more...] about 108 Media acquires DCD Media Plc in US$6.3 million deal
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Small World has got what it takes
London–Small World IFT has secured a UK commission for Mom Made Me a Star, the musical reality talent format from Romania’s Media Factory, as digital channel CBBC orders a new ten-part local version. Celebrating the extraordinary talents of eight teenage singers, and the dramatic reality of the mothers behind them, Mom Made Me a Star originally aired in primetime on Prima TV. This new commission will see the show air on CBBC in the UK; under the title Got What it … [Read more...] about Small World has got what it takes
DCD Rights to launch largest slate
London − Independent UK based distributor DCD Rights will launch its largest slate of factual content to date at MIPTV, as it continues to sign collaborations with independent producers including Tern TV, Rize USA and Matchlight. Combined with its recent acquisition of the Electric Sky library, the DCD Rights non-scripted portfolio now numbers 1,600 hours of diverse programming. Making its international debut at MIPTV from Scottish indie Tern TV is The Mountain, a 6 x 30’ … [Read more...] about DCD Rights to launch largest slate
“Liberty of London” sold internationally
London – Independent UK based distributor DCD Rights has sold factual entertainment series Liberty of London to a number of international broadcasters ahead of the launch of a brand new series at MIPCOM. The reality show, set in the eclectic and vibrant department store Liberty in London’s West End, has been picked up by NRK Norway, Viasat Sweden, TV2 Denmark, VPRO Netherlands, Foxtel Australia and BBCWW in New Zealand. Series two has already been pre-sold to NRK and … [Read more...] about “Liberty of London” sold internationally
