LONDON – Global content, media producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) has licensed to Televisa two additional scripted formats, Mythological Ex and The A Word, to be adapted for audiences in Mexico. These two most recent orders are part of a larger strategic multi-project partnership in which the Mexico-based media giant commits to acquire rights to adapt four of KI’s scripted formats. As with two previous deals – for the comedy dramas Loaded and Easy Money, … [Read more...] about Keshet confirms two more scripted commissions from Televisa
The A Word
The A Word goes global
Keshet International (KI) announced further sales of its critically acclaimed BBC One drama The A Word. BBC First has acquired the six part drama for Africa and Benelux, as has UKTV New Zealand, Polish public broadcaster TVP, Brazil’s no. 1 multichannel cable and satellite TV service, Globosat and South Korea’s EBS public service channel. Season two of the show, co-produced by Fifty Fathoms and Keshet UK, is soon to go into production. The deals follow the recently closed two season … [Read more...] about The A Word goes global
Harlan Coben’s The Five heads to Asia
London – Europe’s leader in production, rights acquisition, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, StudioCanal, has concluded a landmark deal in Japan for Harlan Coben’s hit original drama The Five. The Five, a 10-part thriller created exclusively for television by the nine-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, will make its debut in Asia on Japan’s pay TV broadcaster Wowow. The drama will launch in February 2017 on its popular general entertainment channel … [Read more...] about Harlan Coben’s The Five heads to Asia
Keshet International produces Kabbalah
Los Angeles– Keshet Studios is expanding its premium documentary slate with a 10-hour event series, the epic story of Kabbalah with Canada’s Associated Producers Ltd. and acclaimed feature film producer Robert Lantos. Rob Lee, President, Non-Fiction Programming for Keshet Studios, who is spearheading the new premium U.S. documentary slate, made the announcement. Simcha Jacobovici, President of Associated Producers Ltd., commented, "It’s an honour to team with Keshet … [Read more...] about Keshet International produces Kabbalah
The A Word wins Jury’s Special Prize
The A Word was selected from a short list of critically acclaimed series from all over Europe to be awarded with the Jury’s Special prize for European Fiction at the La Rochelle Festival de la Fiction TV. The Festival has been honoring French and international dramas since 1999. More than 25,000 people attend each year. The event combines screenings of premium drama, an international competition, industry gatherings and professional panels. The A Word is a unique and thought-provoking … [Read more...] about The A Word wins Jury’s Special Prize
The A Word in Canada and Australia
Keshet International (KI) has sold its BBC One drama The A Word to CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster and BBC First Australia as well as the first wave of several new deals closing in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. The first season is currently airing in the U.S. generating critical acclaim and lively social media discussion. Season two was green lit by BBC One after the first attracted a consolidated average audience of 5.5 million and a 22% market share. … [Read more...] about The A Word in Canada and Australia
