Global distribution and production company Off the Fence (OTF) has announced a number of acquisitions from broadcasters worldwide, including UKTV’s Yesterday, FOX India and Film Garden in the U.S. The deals see OTF grow its distribution catalogue to over 6500 hours across a number of genres. Georgina Eyre, Head of Acquisitions, Off the Fence, said, “Following our recent deals with Tangled Bank (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Fox Lifestyle, Off the Fence is delighted to be … [Read more...] about Off The Fence acquires 300 hours of content worldwide
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eOne completes acquisition of Alliance
Entertainment One (eOne) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Alliance from affiliates of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Investissement Québec, following the announcement on January 3, 2013, regarding clearance having been received from the Canadian Competition Bureau and the remaining conditions having been met. Alliance is a leading independent distributor of filmed entertainment products in Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain. The board of eOne believes that the … [Read more...] about eOne completes acquisition of Alliance
Comedy Central India acquires U.S. sitcom “Anger Management”
Mumbai, India – Comedy Central India has acquired exclusive airing rights to comedy series Anger Management from Lionsgate International Television. Lionsgate has already sold the series in several territories worldwide, including Canada, Latin America, the UK, Scandinavia, Australia/New Zealand, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Spain and South Africa. Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury syndication arm distributes the show in the U.S. where it has already been sold into syndication with the Fox … [Read more...] about Comedy Central India acquires U.S. sitcom “Anger Management”
