Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced the company’s continued growth with a new digital strategy, with soon-to-launch FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) Channels and AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) distribution platforms. Industry veteran Will Marks was retained to develop and implement the forward-facing strategy. He will attend MIPCOM next month to expand the Company’s relationship with content and distribution partners. Two FAST channels are planned for launch in Q4 ‘24 across … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
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ITV Studios announces expanded roles for its senior global partnerships team
ITV Studios is expanding the roles of two senior members of its global partnerships team. Tom Clark, who joined in October 2023 as EVP Commercial Strategy, reporting to Ruth Berry Managing Director, takes on the expanded role of EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. In his new role he will oversee three regional sales EVPs: Gisela Aismus Minnbergh for EMEA, Augustus Dulgaro for APAC, and the current vacancy formerly held by Greg Johnson for the Americas; as well as Jurian van der Meer, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces expanded roles for its senior global partnerships team
Nippon TV and Rabbit Films announces additional seasons for Finnish adaptation of hit game show format Silent Library
Having previously announced the first Finnish adaptation of the popular format with Rabbit Films in 2023, Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that two additional seasons of Silent Library Suomi will start airing on the Walt Disney Company-owned Star Channel from February 21, 2024. Rabbit Films, the largest television production company in Finland, will continue to produce the successful Finnish-language version. The first two seasons aired with 36 … [Read more...] about Nippon TV and Rabbit Films announces additional seasons for Finnish adaptation of hit game show format Silent Library
Disney+ pulls back the curtain on action-packed 2024 Korean slate
After a bumper 2023 that saw Korean originals Big Bet and Moving take home a steady stream of international awards, and that saw Moving become the most viewed local original of the year on Disney+, Disney+ has announced it would continue to build on the early success of its local original content with an exciting expansion of its 2024 Korean slate. Today’s unveiling saw several newly announced titles join the company’s slate, including: Blood Free, Unmasked, The Tyrant, Gangnam B-Side, and The … [Read more...] about Disney+ pulls back the curtain on action-packed 2024 Korean slate
Percy Jackson and The Olympians gets second season order at Disney+
With over 110 million hours streamed to date, the Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has been officially renewed for a second season. The announcement was made this morning by Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, during the company’s first quarter earnings call for the fiscal year 2024. The upcoming season will feature the return of Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, who will embark on a new adventure based on “The Sea of Monsters” - the … [Read more...] about Percy Jackson and The Olympians gets second season order at Disney+
WildBrain CPLG blosters in-house services and commercial teams with new executive hires in London and Munich
WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has added two highly experienced executives to bolster its in-house services and commercial teams in London and Munich, respectively. In London, Clare Vosper Mortimer has joined WildBrain CPLG’s in-house services team in the new role of VP, Finance and Operations, overseeing the company’s finance function and enhancing its global in-house service offering for partners as it continues to see significant … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG blosters in-house services and commercial teams with new executive hires in London and Munich