Inspirational, coming-of-age indie drama, Penelope, is set to launch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, following a deal with Fremantle. Produced by the acclaimed Duplass Brothers Productions (Somebody Somewhere, Room 104, Cyrus, Jeff, Who Lives at Home) and created by Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) and Mel Eslyn (Biosphere, Room 104), the 8 x 30’ series follows Penelope, played by Megan Stott (Little Fires Everywhere, Yes Day, Aftermath), a 16-year-old who feels out of … [Read more...] about Duplass Borthers Production’s Penelope heads to Sky UK
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GRB Entertainment sells crime series
Sherman Oaks, CA - GRB Entertainment announced sales for two of its popular true crimes series to ETV Africa, Japan’s Collaboration Inc., and Sky UK. ETV picked up four seasons of factual thriller On the Case, exploring murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with those closest to the case and examining the forensic evidence that helped to unravel the crimes. Riveting interviews with witnesses and suspects reveal the raw emotions left behind from personal tragedies and the … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment sells crime series
GRB inks multiple deals
Sherman Oaks, CA- GRB Entertainment announced deals for factual and scripted programming with several international broadcast partners, including Sky UK, AWE Network, SBS Broadcasting and Fiji Airways. Titles acquired included Monsters and Mysteries, Top Travel, Mohawk Girls and My Beautiful Game. “GRB Entertainment prides itself on a diverse catalogue with eclectic and exciting titles. These shows have all proven successful in several territories and are sure to be audience favourites for … [Read more...] about GRB inks multiple deals
Cineflix Rights seals multiple deals for Aussie and NZ content
UK independent television content distributor Cineflix Rights has signed a raft of deals with broadcasters worldwide for content from its producer partners in Australia and New Zealand, in the run up to MIPTV 2014. Leading the deals is SKY UK taking all six seasons of Animal House (67 x 30’, Imagination Television Limited, New Zealand), which follows the staff of Auckland’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as they help save animals in distress. Another … [Read more...] about Cineflix Rights seals multiple deals for Aussie and NZ content
James Bond gets dedicated TV channel
London – Satellite broadcaster BSkyB is launching a dedicated James Bond movie channel on October 5. Called Sky Movies 007, the channel will show 22 original Bond films in HD from Oct. 5 for a month, starting with the 1962 Bond film, Dr. No. The channel’s launch comes ahead of the theatrical roll out of the latest James Bond film, Sam Mendes' Skyfall. "The Bond movies are a very special franchise and we want to ensure that our customers will be able to experience it in a way they've … [Read more...] about James Bond gets dedicated TV channel
