Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment Company, has pre-sold multiple true crime documentaries to Prime Video in the UK. From award-winning production companies Woodcut Media, Peninsula Television, Big Little Fish and Future Studios, the Prime Video deal includes a number of shocking, true-crime titles including Murder in a Tea Cup; Murder at First Swipe; Scissor Sisters; Breaking Dad: The Richard Lubbock Story (w/t) and Lucie Blackman: Missing in Tokyo. In addition, acquisitions … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights pre-sells line-up of True Crime Series from leading producers to Prime Video
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Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, Beyond Rights is pleased to announce the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up both series of the charming and cosy pre-school animation title Hushabye Lullabye (30 x 3). Featuring loveable characters and lullabies, and set in … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Rainmaker Content and Woodcut Media to co-produce ‘Hitler: A Life In Pictures’
Rainmaker Content, the international distributor specialising in drama, factual and special event programming, today announced a co-production and finance agreement with leading indie Woodcut Media for Hitler: A Life in Pictures (4 x 60’) pre-bought by Channel 4 in the UK. Rainmaker Content has secured worldwide distribution rights (excluding UK) for the series executive produced by Matthew Gordon and Kate Beal, along with Jonathan Mayo as series producer for Woodcut Media. The series was … [Read more...] about Rainmaker Content and Woodcut Media to co-produce ‘Hitler: A Life In Pictures’
Woodcut Media digs deep with ‘Murdered at First Sight’
Woodcut Media has been commissioned by Sky UK to produce the powerfully emotive true-crime series Murdered at First Sight for Sky Crime. The series is scheduled to TX on the channel in March. Murdered at First Sight (10 x 1hr)tells the first-hand stories of some of the most complex and hard-to-solve murder cases: stranger murders. With these cases, there are no disgruntled partners, no jealous relatives, no family squabble… they leave behind devastated families and terrified communities. And … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media digs deep with ‘Murdered at First Sight’
Woodcut Media announces acquisition of its latest factual entertainment series ‘A Royal Guide To’
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has acquired Woodcut Media’s A Royal Guide To, as the indie announces the brand new six-part factual entertainment series which is scheduled to TX on the channel later this year. Currently in production, A Royal Guide To (6 x 1hr) looks at the numerous and somewhat little-known protocols, etiquette and customs the British Royal Family adhere to that also form the foundations of how to do absolutely everything as a royal. From teacup handles that must be kept at 3 … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media announces acquisition of its latest factual entertainment series ‘A Royal Guide To’
Former Woodcut Creative Director Derren Lawford to break the mould with the launch of new prodco Dare Pictures
Derren Lawford, former Creative Director of Woodcut Media has launched DARE Pictures, a cutting-edge production company with a focus on creating a broad range of premium content with diversity and inclusivity at its core for the UK and international market. Headquartered in London, DARE Pictures covers documentaries, drama, film and podcasts, with the purpose of harnessing the creativity of an award-winning international network of directors, authors, and producers dedicated to bringing … [Read more...] about Former Woodcut Creative Director Derren Lawford to break the mould with the launch of new prodco Dare Pictures
