This summer, Harbour Rights licensed MAKE AMERICA SWIFT AGAIN 1x52’ to NHK in Japan and SBS in Australia. With the US Election coming up this November, this unique political investigation looks at how Taylor Swift might play a key role in the next election. NHK also picked up IN THE GIANT MAMMOTH TRACKS 1x52’. Through incredible CGI and knowledge collected by the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, this film brings this fascinating yet little-known giant back to life. KBS in Korea … [Read more...] about Upcoming Habour Rights liscensed shows announced
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Fred Media launches its first international FAST channel Life Down Under
Fred Media, Australia’s leading independent content distributor, has announced that it has launched its first FAST channel in Europe. Available on the LG Channels platform in seven territories, including the UK, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, Life Down Under is a premium FAST channel featuring lifestyle, documentary and factual content originating from and telling stories about life in Australia. All titles are from the growing Fred Media program catalogue and have been produced by its … [Read more...] about Fred Media launches its first international FAST channel Life Down Under
Legendary Poirot actor Sir David Suchet CBE to follow Dame Agatha Christie’s footsteps on world tour
Soho Studios and Two Rivers Media to produce 5 x 1 hour documentary series TRAVELS WITH AGATHA with Sir David Suchet. Channel 4 in the UK, BritBox in North America and the Nordics and SBS in Australia have acquired the series through these deals brokered by Abacus Media Rights who are also handling distribution for rest of world. In the 1920s Agatha Christie embarked on an expedition spanning Canada, Hawaii, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Each episode of TRAVELS WITH AGATHA with … [Read more...] about Legendary Poirot actor Sir David Suchet CBE to follow Dame Agatha Christie’s footsteps on world tour
Passion Distribution announces sales on huge 300 hours of programming
Leading international distributor, Passion Distribution, has announced a raft of sales across an impressive 300 hours of factual programming. Following its successful run on Channel 5 earlier this year, Passion have secured several deals for Mentorn Media’s thrilling documentary series – Into the Congo with Ben Fogle (3 x 60’), where viewers embark on Ben’s most extreme journey to date, into the wilderness of the Congo. These new territory sales include, NPO (Netherlands), RTBF and VRT … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces sales on huge 300 hours of programming
Autentic Distribution secures Global Sales for captivating documentaries
Autentic Distribution has closed a series of sales with various international broadcasters, sending documentaries from their extensive factual catalogue across the world. Australia’s SBS Australia has acquired a 30-hour package from the German factual specialist. This includes the documentaries FLOWERS AND FIRE - OUTBACK ADVENTURES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA (45'), SCOTLAND - THE NEW WILD (3 × 50'), as well as MAGICAL TRAIN JOURNEYS IN SWITZERLAND (8 × 50'). The people & places series, which … [Read more...] about Autentic Distribution secures Global Sales for captivating documentaries
Abacus Media Rights secures sales of crime drama series as London Screenings begin
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, announces sales of two of its crime drama series during the LONDON TV SCREENINGS. Catch Me A Killer has been acquired by BritBox North America, SBS Australia, UKTV’s Alibi channel, BBC First in Benelux and Poland, AXN's Mystery Channel/NHK Enterprises (NEP) in Japan, and COSMOTE TV Greece. This series has additionally been chosen as part of the International Panorama selection and will be screened at Series Mania next month. AMR … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures sales of crime drama series as London Screenings begin