Independent production company Finite Films & TV has announced it has appointed Paddy Hughes (BBC’3 Eating with my Ex, C4 & Vinted’s Second Hand Style Up) as Creative Director to support its slate of original branded content. Hughes is a BAFTA-nominated Director and Producer, and has worked in television, SVOD, digital and commercial content for 20 years, taking pilots and new projects to series commissions for UK and US TV channels including BBC3 and Fullscreen. Ahead of the vertical … [Read more...] about Finite Films & TV expands branded content strategy with appointment of BAFTA-nominated producer Paddy Hughes
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UpStream Media launches UpStream Studios: a digital-first production company
Passion Distribution’s UpStream Media has announced the launch of UpStream Studios, a digital-first production company focused on delivering high-quality, scalable content that resonates with online audiences. Nick Rees, Chief Operating Officer of UpStream Media, commented: “UpStream has built a network of channels generating more than 30 million views a month, so creating content to serve those audiences was the natural next step. With a background borne out of production and distribution, … [Read more...] about UpStream Media launches UpStream Studios: a digital-first production company
WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN has agreed a deal with long-term partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics (7 seasons, 75 eps) and Emergency (5 seasons, 50 eps), both of which are produced by WTFN. Real Emergency will launch on 9Now in … [Read more...] about WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
Particle6 Productions examines TWO SIDES OF HISTORY for Hearst Networks EMEA
Particle6 Productions, the award-winning, next-generation UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, is delighted to announce its second commission from Hearst Networks EMEA. Two Sides of History will be a five-part digital series that brings together two people from different backgrounds who are linked to the same event from recent history. Through personal testimony and perspective, they discuss their own unique views and reflect on how the subject has shaped their lives. At the end of each … [Read more...] about Particle6 Productions examines TWO SIDES OF HISTORY for Hearst Networks EMEA
ZEE5 Global’s Latest Original Mrs. Starring Sanya Malhotra Clocks the Platform’s Largest Opening Weekend
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, proudly celebrates the outstanding success of Mrs., achieving the platform’s biggest opening weekend ever, with over 150 Mn streaming minutes worldwide. Starring the exceptionally versatile star, Sanya Malhotra, the film has struck a chord with audiences across the globe since its premiere, delivering a compelling narrative that has translated into exceptional viewership figures. In addition to this, the film has … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global’s Latest Original Mrs. Starring Sanya Malhotra Clocks the Platform’s Largest Opening Weekend
All3Media International signs multiple SVOD and AVOD deals with premium unscripted platfforms in US and Canada
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a host of new SVOD and AVOD deals in the US and Canada, including 20+ hours of factual content heading to BBC Select, premium factual features to Documentary+ and Curiosity Stream, and epic adventure series to Earth X. BBC Studios-owned BBC Select has acquired SVOD rights in the US and Canada to seven premium factual titles, including RAW’s critically acclaimed true crime series The Body Next Door (3 x 1 hr, for Sky … [Read more...] about All3Media International signs multiple SVOD and AVOD deals with premium unscripted platfforms in US and Canada
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