Global distribution and production company Off the Fence (OTF) has announced a number of acquisitions from broadcasters worldwide, including UKTV’s Yesterday, FOX India and Film Garden in the U.S. The deals see OTF grow its distribution catalogue to over 6500 hours across a number of genres. Georgina Eyre, Head of Acquisitions, Off the Fence, said, “Following our recent deals with Tangled Bank (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Fox Lifestyle, Off the Fence is delighted to be … [Read more...] about Off The Fence acquires 300 hours of content worldwide
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Discovery Networks International launches new series “Wheeler Dealers Trading Up”
Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced a new original series that guides viewers down the insider's road of the used car trade on an international scale. An all new series from X2 Productions, Wheeler Dealers Trading Up (6x60’), follows Mike Brewer, a renowned used car trader, as he hits the road on an automobile adventure. Wheeler Dealers Trading Up will premiere on Discovery Channel in 217 countries across Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America in April … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks International launches new series “Wheeler Dealers Trading Up”
Exset and Digital Telemedia partner for emerging markets
New Delhi/UK – In a move set to redefine digital migration in India and the digital pay-TV space in the other emerging markets, including Africa, Exset, pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, and Digital Telemedia (DTM) have announced their co-operation. Digital Telemedia, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Jiuzhou Co. Ltd., has become a Digital Monetisation System (DMS) technology partner. DTM will develop value-based MPEG-4 set-top-boxes for digital cable in South Asia … [Read more...] about Exset and Digital Telemedia partner for emerging markets
Tinopolis acquires Firecracker Films
Tinopolis, has acquired Firecracker Films, a producer of factual and factual entertainment programming in the UK and U.S. The transaction follows quickly on the acquisition of Passion Distribution and further supports Tinopolis' strategy of widening its creative and geographical reach. Firecracker was founded in 2002 by Mark Soldinger to focus on documentary programming with international sales potential. Firecracker works with broadcasters in the U.S. and the UK and has created shows including … [Read more...] about Tinopolis acquires Firecracker Films
Tinopolis takes over Passion
Tinopolis, an independent TV production and distribution company in the UK, has acquired Passion Distribution Limited (Passion), a global media distribution company. The transaction adds to Tinopolis's existing distribution business and is the latest acquisition in its strategy of expanding its international reach and capabilities. It follows the acquisitions in 2011 of A. Smith & Co and Base Productions, both of which are Los Angeles-based and are major suppliers to US networks and cable … [Read more...] about Tinopolis takes over Passion
ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
ABC Commercial has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the lifestyle series The Flying Winemaker (13 x 30’ HD) launching at ATF next month. The series stars Eddie McDougall – the passionate and renowned owner of The Flying Winemaker boutique wine gallery in Hong Kong – who is on a mission to revolutionise the way people consume and enjoy Asian food and wine. The series follows Eddie pairing Asian cuisine with wines that are being produced internationally and in the wine … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
