National Geographic announced Race to the Centre of the Earth, an adrenaline-fuelled global competition that pits four teams against one another in a nonstop sprint across the globe for a USD$1 million prize. The eight-part series, created by the producers behind the hit show The Amazing Race, is an extreme nonelimination competition that follows four groups of adventurers, each starting from different corners of the earth as they race to a buoy in the middle of the ocean that holds a … [Read more...] about National Geographic greenlights its first-ever global adventure competition series
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Appointment of Executive Vice President at ProSiebenSat.1 Television
Thomas Lasarzik (56) has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Group Content Acquisitions & Sales at ProSiebenSat.1 Television Deutschland. In this position, he is responsible for the negotiation and acquisition of all licensed content, including films and TV series for the group’s channels and platforms. He reports to Henrik Pabst, Chief Commercial Officer Entertainment. Joining ProSiebenSat.1 in 1993, Lasarzik made a career in the areas of content planning and content acquisitions, … [Read more...] about Appointment of Executive Vice President at ProSiebenSat.1 Television
Gramercy Park Studios announces new head of CGI
Gramercy Park Studios announced the appointment of Cesar Eiji Nunes as Head of CGI. The hire is another step in the revamp of GPS’ growing CG department as the facility further enhances its creative credentials. Fresh out of university with a degree in graphic design, Cesar cut his teeth in his home nation of Brazil. A passion for his craft saw him move quickly through the ranks, soon working for some of the best companies in animation including MPC, Passion Pictures and … [Read more...] about Gramercy Park Studios announces new head of CGI
Amazon Prime Video showcases fresh line up of content
Amazon Prime Video brings to its viewers a fresh line up of local, regional and global content across genres this week. With international accolades after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, European premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, and now bagging the accolade of Best Director at the New York Indian Film Awards, Amazon Studios’ Photograph is now exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video. The award-winning film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra in … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Video showcases fresh line up of content
CNNIC appoints new COO
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) has appointed Phil Nelson as (COO) to lead CNN’s operational and international growth initiatives outside of advertising sales. As COO, Nelson will oversee CNNIC’s Business Development and Strategy, Finance, Strategic Planning and International Sales Operations as well as its Content Sales and Licensing. This includes managing and growing CNN’s relationships with over 300 digital, broadcast and Out of Home content partners – from local CNN … [Read more...] about CNNIC appoints new COO
Ecco Rights reveal pre-sales for Wounded Birds
Eccho Rights can reveal that WOUNDED BIRDS, the daily drama series from Turkish production company Stellar Yapim, has pre-sold to broadcasters in Europe and Latin America. Telemundo in Puerto Rico and OBN in Bosnia became the first two international channels to pick up the series, the next project for the creator of international hit ELIF, Inci Gülen. The deals were finalised before the series started to air on Turkey’s Kanal D earlier this month. “This is the first ever instance of a … [Read more...] about Ecco Rights reveal pre-sales for Wounded Birds