Independent content creation, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media Inc. (ESM) has appointed Steve Couture as Co-CEO of the company, effective immediately. Couture has worked closely with Ken Faier, El Presidente and CEO of Epic Story Media, since the company’s inception and has played a key role in its growth and development. As Co-CEOs, Steve and Ken will aim to strengthen collaboration between the Anglophone and Francophone sectors of Canada, particularly in the field of … [Read more...] about Epic Story Media appoints Steve Couture as Co-CEO
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Reesee Entertainment appoints Pebble Zhang to strengthen its licensing activity
China-based children’s entertainment, licensing and media company Reesee Entertainment has appointed Pebble Zhang (pictured) as its VP of Licence Business Division to strengthen the division and expand its activity. Zhang joins Reesee from Alpha Group, where she was Licence Business Department GM responsible for a large roster of IP including Superwings, Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf, and Smiley. Prior to that, she gained a wealth of experience in marketing across a range of categories in … [Read more...] about Reesee Entertainment appoints Pebble Zhang to strengthen its licensing activity
The Media Pioneers secures global sales for Korean Anime Codename X
UK-based kids’ content and feature film distributor, The Media Pioneers (TMP) has acquired the global distribution rights excluding Singapore, Great China and Korea for the action, adventure comedy Codename X (26 x 13’), adding the first anime show in its growing catalogue and securing several international deals. The company has sold Codename X to broadcasters and streaming platforms including Junior Channel in Israel, MBC in MENA, SVOD language learning platform Lingopie for Europe and Ceska … [Read more...] about The Media Pioneers secures global sales for Korean Anime Codename X
Seven.One Studios International Beefs up Formats Team
Well-known international formats specialist Bernhard Sonnleitner, currently Vice President, International Scouting & Trends at Seven.One Entertainment Group, is expanding his role and joining the Seven.One Studios International team. Alongside his activities at Seven.One Entertainment Group, Sonnleitner will also look for third party format acquisitions and co-development opportunities for Seven.One Studios International to invest in and distribute internationally. Working hand in … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International Beefs up Formats Team
South Korea’s Something Special Announces 5 New Formats for MIPCOM
Jin Woo Hwang, President of Korea’s Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency announced their new slate for MIPCOM with five hot new formats, Unforgettable Duet - a heartfelt series about the power of music, family, and memories; reality game show Penthouse Game; celebrity comedian travel show Hit-and-Miss Tour; Korea’s #1 rating dating Reality show I am Single; and the company’s first scripted drama format, Who is She! They are also highlighting fan favorite … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Something Special Announces 5 New Formats for MIPCOM
GRB Media Ranch Announces Unprecedented New Slate for MIPCOM
GRB Media Ranch has announced the acquisition and presentation of an extraordinary slate of newly acquired diverse programming, bringing its content slate to over 5,200 catalog hours which will be available at MIPCOM. Included in the catalog are over 150 new hours of factual programming: Paranormal, True Crime, Food/Travel, Docs, all acquired within one year after the landmark merger of GRB and Media Ranch. This impressive collection features a diverse array of genres, including gripping true … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Announces Unprecedented New Slate for MIPCOM
