Keshet International (KI), the global content producer and distributor, has secured the international distribution rights to the hotly contested six-part biopic drama Cuba Libre for its scripted slate at MIPCOM 2022. Produced by Hop! Films for Portugal’s public service broadcaster RTP with new-comer Beatriz Godinho in the lead role of Annie, Cuba Libre (6x45’) tells the true story of a young Portuguese woman who gave everything to the Cuban revolution and Che Guevara, including … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires biopic ‘Cuba Libre’ for MIPCOM 2022
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Nippon TV signs option deal with Monday Media Netherlands for ‘Old Enough!’
Having had tremendous global success with streaming 20 episodes of Nippon TV’s hit entertainment show Old Enough! worldwide with subtitles in 32 languages reaching over 190 countries on Netflix, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that Monday Media Netherlands, a creative, ambitious and innovative content producer, has secured an option deal for the format rights to Old Enough! in the aim of producing the Dutch version. Sayako Aoki, … [Read more...] about Nippon TV signs option deal with Monday Media Netherlands for ‘Old Enough!’
Lineup Industries partners with Gil Formats for international representation, content development
Independent international distribution company Lineup Industries is expanding its distribution slate, signing a deal with Israel’s Gil Formats to represent the company’s content slate for global sales. Additionally, the two format specialists are establishing a creative fund to develop in-house and third-party formats for broadcasters and platforms in Israel, Europe, and the US. The distribution deal incorporates all Gil Formats’ series including hits such as Life on Duty, Capturing … [Read more...] about Lineup Industries partners with Gil Formats for international representation, content development
StarHub brings cinematic experiences to homes with TV+ Pro box
StarHub announced TV+ Pro, its latest set-top box with integrated soundbar designed to captivate audiences with the most immersive TV experience delivered in Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Vision®, with audio tuning by Bang & Olufsen. With TV+ Pro, consumers will be able to enjoy rich and authentic sounds matched with stunning images that effortlessly convert living spaces into enchanting home cinemas. Available from tomorrow, new and existing StarHub TV+ customers can enjoy … [Read more...] about StarHub brings cinematic experiences to homes with TV+ Pro box
Korean courtroom comedy ‘One Dollar Lawyer’ to start streaming on Disney+ on September 23
This fall, watch David take on a steady stream of Goliaths in One Dollar Lawyer, a moving courtroom comedy about a pro bono lawyer who helps those in need for just a dollar a case, coming September 23rd on Disney+. Cheon Jihun is a lawyer who is committed to doing the right thing. Sporting a stylish perm and an unorthodox methodology, he has made a name for himself as one of the most talented lawyers around, routinely beating expensive firms and their lawbreaking clients for just … [Read more...] about Korean courtroom comedy ‘One Dollar Lawyer’ to start streaming on Disney+ on September 23
ZEASN releases new Whale Linux Emulator
ZEASN, the world’s leading provider of OTT and smart TV solutions, released the new version of Whale Linux Emulator (version 1.1), a tool that allows developers to do all the tweaks needed to build excellent TV apps from the comfort of their computers. Through this new simulation tool, ZEASN will help global developers to debug TV apps, shorten development time, reduce development costs, and improve testing efficiency. The new Whale Linux Emulator is available as a pre-packaged VirtualBox … [Read more...] about ZEASN releases new Whale Linux Emulator