Wellington, New Zealand – Thunderbirds Are Go, ITV Studios and New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures’ major new reinvention of the iconic children’s series, will launch in the U.S. as an Amazon Original Kids Series on Prime Video, following an exclusive, multi-year deal between Amazon and ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE). The agreement will see the first 13 episodes of Thunderbirds Are Go launch on Prime Video in the US later this year, and subsequently debut on … [Read more...] about Amazon original kids series
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A&E’s new original docu-series 60 Days In
NEW YORK – A&E Network presents 60 Days In, an unprecedented new, original docu-series following seven innocent participants who enter the dangerous world of incarceration at the Clark County Jail in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in an effort to expose internal issues and what really happens behind bars. As a result of the facility’s recent corrupt history, Sheriff Jamey Noel has devised a programme where seven participants will live among the facility’s general population for … [Read more...] about A&E’s new original docu-series 60 Days In
Malaysia, Japan ties
Peteling Jaya – Primeworks Studios further strengthen ties with Japan through its collaboration with Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (HAB) to produce Mad Markets Ishikawa: Japan Specials. The Japanese broadcast network came together with Primeworks Studios to produce a four-episode special of Mad Markets Ishikawa that will be aired every Sunday. This collaboration also marks the second time that Primeworks Studios has collaborated with HAB, after Ishikawa Kau Memang Lawa, a travelogue … [Read more...] about Malaysia, Japan ties
BBC Four acquires Swedish drama – Modus
BBC Four continues to build on its reputation for acquiring the best in international drama with Modus; an 8x60’ gripping drama series from Sweden. Criminal psychologist and ex-FBI profiler Inger Johanne Vik returns to Sweden and the world of academia in order to spend more time with her two daughters, the eldest of whom, Stina, has autism. However, Stina becomes witness to a murder and due to her condition cannot express what she saw or how it affects her. As the number of … [Read more...] about BBC Four acquires Swedish drama – Modus
Netflix original series for Kids
Los Angeles, Calif. - Netflix, Grace (a storytelling company), Thunderbird and Beyond Screen Production announced the highly anticipated children’s series BEAT BUGS will come to Netflix this summer. BEAT BUGS features original characters and a world created by Josh Wakely, who will direct, write and produce the series, following a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing for worldwide rights to record covers of the Beatles song catalogue for this production. Australian Netflix members will be … [Read more...] about Netflix original series for Kids
TRACE in Africa
The African Basketball League, ABL, has secured a ground breaking partnership deal with TRACE as the official TV and digital partner for the league which tips off on the 4th of March 2016. With this newest partnership, African Basketball League games will be aired on TV in 160 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, Indian Ocean and the Caribbean. According to the Chief Executive Officer of ABL, Ugo Udezue, “This is a historic moment for the ABL and will contribute greatly to … [Read more...] about TRACE in Africa