Ahead of MIPTV, Eccho Rights announced a new title for its drama slate. The independent distributor will represent the rights to the new Turkish drama series Black Heart from Aka Film. Black Heart tells the story of a brother seeking justice for the cold-blooded murder of his journalist sister who discovered evidence exposing a powerful media tycoon to be little more than a corrupt gangster. To get his revenge, the brother exploits an orphaned girl who needs his help to save her dying sister. … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights signs Black Heart
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New content from Discovery
Cologne- Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has acquired a 12-hour factual content package which includes the series Hot Roads – The World’s Most Dangerous Roads and Asia - Secret Lives, Hidden Places, in a deal with Germany’s Autentic Distribution. Hot Roads is an international co-production from Germany’s Berlin producers, Autentic and LIC from China. Asia – Secret Lives, Hidden Places was also co-produced by Autentic and LIC together with German producer Eikon. It … [Read more...] about New content from Discovery
New docs at MIPTV 2016
London- Pilot Productions will be unveiling a slate of new lifestyle and historical documentaries at this year’s MIPTV including The Story Of Chocolate, The Story Of Coffee and The Lost World Of Sir Joseph Banks. Following the success of its series Ottomans and Christians: Battle for the Mediterranean, Pilot Productions is also offering buyers the new series Ottomans and Christians: Battle for Europe. Completing the slate of releases is the award-winning … [Read more...] about New docs at MIPTV 2016
Docu-series on Mariah’s World
Singapore– E! Entertainment and Bunim/Murray Productions team up once again to take viewers into the private life of one of the most celebrated pop divas of all-time – singer, songwriter and mega-producer Mariah Carey. The eight one-hour episode docu-series, Mariah's World will grant VIP access to the songstress as she begins her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour of the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa, all while planning her upcoming wedding to Australian … [Read more...] about Docu-series on Mariah’s World
Whitepaper on The Power of Fans
Paris– MIPTV is publishing an exclusive whitepaper entitled Generation #Hashtag: Harnessing the Power of Fans, the central theme of next edition of MIPTV 2016, the world’s most-established TV and digital content market. Written by Bain & Company, the 17-page report sets out five imperatives that must be followed to understand these mobile-centric, always-on consumers, for whom recommendation by social networks is one of the key drivers of viewer choice. … [Read more...] about Whitepaper on The Power of Fans
Oh!K debuts in Indonesia
Hong Kong– K-entertainment fans in Indonesia will now be able to catch the latest Korean content within hours of its world premiere, with the launch of Oh!K on Tribe. This new OTT service from XL offers its subscribers via the Tribe app exclusive access to fresh, first-run, localised and high quality video, via mobile devices and online. Tribe users can view a robust line up of top-rated premium drama series, variety shows and music programming. Oh!K currently boasts a slew of hit series … [Read more...] about Oh!K debuts in Indonesia