ITV Studios has struck a deal with video app Pumpkin Film in China for the record-breaking hit Series Six of Line of Duty, with the show - the finale of which on BBC One has consolidated at a massive 16 million after seven days in the UK - also set to launch on Britbox in North America next week. In addition, the series written and created by Jed Mercurio and produced by the award-winning World Productions has also been picked up in a slew of deals worldwide with both linear and streaming … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces deal with China’s Pumpkin Film for Series Six of ‘Line of Duty’
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DCD Rights announces international crime drama deals
Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights announces a raft of drama sales to international platforms and broadcasters for the hit crime series Frankie Drake Mysteries and My Life Is Murder. Extensive new deals have been struck for the latest series of the critically-acclaimed Frankie Drake Mysteries to Ovation TV in the US, which follows a PBS Distribution streaming window, Epic Drama and VIP Serial – Central & Eastern Europe, Russia and CIS, Seven Network – Australia, YLE – Finland, Sky TV … [Read more...] about DCD Rights announces international crime drama deals
Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales in Asia and SPAC
Keshet International (KI) has completed a number of scripted deals in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, including its first sale for Prisoners of War India. Both series of Emmay Entertainment’s Bandi Yuddh Ke (Prisoners of War India) (110x30’) – which is based on Gideon Raff’s emotionally charged and powerful drama that became the multi-Emmy Award-winning series Homeland - have been picked up by Mola TV in a multi-title deal for its Indonesian OTT and pay-TV service. Other scripted shows … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales in Asia and SPAC
US version of comedy format ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ debuts on Dave; ‘Hypothetical’ gets global sales
Leading independent distributor Hat Trick International (HTI) has sold 50 episodes of the successful US version of the award-winning, improvisational comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway?exclusively to UKTV in the UK. The deal was brokered by HTI’s Cassandra Toller and UKTV’s Global Acquisitions Manager, Daniel Thomas. The series will launch on the network’s Dave channel this February in a prime-time evening slot, stripped across the week. Hosted by popular US talk show host, actress and … [Read more...] about US version of comedy format ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ debuts on Dave; ‘Hypothetical’ gets global sales
A+E Networks International inks several deals with top global media companies cementing status as a leading distributor of TV movies
A+E Networks® International announced several more deals with top global media companies that underpin the company’s reputation as the leading distributor of TV movies in the world, and highlight the strength of its growing international co-production unit. This highlights the strength of their MIPCOM efforts, paving the way for additional sales, it was announced today by Steve MacDonald, President, Global Content Sales; and International, A+E Networks. “During a time when so many broadcasters … [Read more...] about A+E Networks International inks several deals with top global media companies cementing status as a leading distributor of TV movies
all3media international announces pre-sales to five continents for new Russell T. Davies drama ‘It’s A Sin’
Leading independent distributor all3media International has announced pre-sales for the premium title, It's A Sin. Produced by RED Production Company (a STUDIOCANAL company), It’s A Sin will make its debut with commissioner Channel 4 in the UK and play exclusively with co-producer HBO Max in the USA. The five-part drama also heads to Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Australasia in early pre-sale deals. The show is written and executive produced by Primetime Emmy nominated … [Read more...] about all3media international announces pre-sales to five continents for new Russell T. Davies drama ‘It’s A Sin’
