Distribution company, Abacus Media Rights (AMR), set up by Managing Director Jonathan Ford, announces sales of a number of documentary features and non-fiction series as the Asia TV Forum & Market launched on 1 December. Rhys Darby: Big in Japan, Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip, Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip and The Helper have been signed up by National Geographic. Outback Lockdown, Alone Across the Arctic and Surviving the Outback have been sold to The Outdoor Channel (Asia), … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights announces raft of international sales in Asia
SBS Australia
Endemol Shine Israel’s hit drama series sold to SBS Australia
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced that hit Israeli drama Harem has sold to SBS in Australia. Created and produced by Endemol Shine Israel for Reshet 13, Harem is inspired by cults in Israel and the world, this fictional tale tells the exhilarating story of a charismatic mystic healer who lives in Tel Aviv with 20 wives, who birthed him more than 40 children. The series has been ordered for a second run which is currently in production … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Israel’s hit drama series sold to SBS Australia
The Supervet goes global
The Supervet Series 3 (26 x 60’) shows life at a veterinary hospital and reveals the dedication of vet Noel Fitzpatrick and his team of experts as they help vulnerable pets. The third series of this show has been acquired by SBS Australia, Sky New Zealand, BBC Earth in Asia and South Africa, Viasat World for pan Eastern Europe, Kanal 2 Estonia, SVT Sweden, Numero 23 in France, Manoto TV for Iran, SIC MULHER Portugal, AMC Networks International Iberia for Odisea Spain. Since launch … [Read more...] about The Supervet goes global
Studiocanal’s major deals
London–Studiocanal has closed major drama deals in Australia and New Zealand. A drama package including Harlan Coben’s The Five, Section Zéro and Baron Noir has been signed by SBS Australia to premiere on its video-on-demand service SBS On Demand. Additionally, in New Zealand free-to-air network Prime has acquired The Five. … [Read more...] about Studiocanal’s major deals
MIPTV: Hat Trick International to distribute Keo Films’ series
London – Independent distributor Hat Trick International has pre-sold the brand new factual entertainment series I Bought My Own Rainforest to broadcasters in Australia, Scandinavia and Central and Eastern Europe. Produced by award-winning Keo Films, I Bought My Own Rainforest sees wildlife photographer Charlie Hamilton-Jones use his own cash to save a section of Peru’s magical rainforest from destruction. The 3 x 60’ series, soon to air on the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Hat Trick International to distribute Keo Films’ series
Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
Walking Through History with Tony Robinson (4 x 60’) has been secured by SBS Australia and Choice TV in New Zealand. SBS have also licensed BBC series The Farm Fixer (8 x 30’) which features Nick Hewer from the UK’s The Apprentice. Additionally, Foxtel’s History Channel has licensed Thomas Telford bio The Man Who Built Britain (1 x 60’) while the Lifestyle Channel picked up Paul & Nick’s Big Food Trip (8 x30’). Documentary series New … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
