Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio, has inked a fresh wave of international pre-sales for Submarine Jim, its new 52 x 11’ 2D adventure comedy series which is scheduled to complete delivery in June 2026. With premieres commencing via select partners in March 2026, the new free-to-air deals secured by Xilam include the BBC (UK and Ireland), RTS (French-Switzerland), RTBF and VRT (Belgium), NPO (Netherlands), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway), Noga (Israel), alongside Warner Bros. Discovery … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation’s Submarine Jim Sets Sail with Global Broadcaster
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YLE’s Maria Kivinen exits YLE after over a decade to set up Norse Key Studios
After a 12-year career at Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE as Sales Manager, Maria Kivinen exits the company to launch her distribution and financing outfit Norse Key Studios. The TV and film distribution and international financing company Norse Key Studios Ltd specialises in international sales of unscripted formats and documentaries, kids & youth programmes, scripted drama and comedy series, feature films, and music and performing arts IP. The slate of content includes hit reality … [Read more...] about YLE’s Maria Kivinen exits YLE after over a decade to set up Norse Key Studios
All3Media International’s Icelandic crime drama Black Sands picks up heat in global market as second season commissioned
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has inked a raft of sales for the debut season of Icelandic drama Black Sands, it announced today, as commissioning broadcaster Channel 2 in Iceland orders a brand-new second season of the distinctive crime thriller. Produced by acclaimed indie Glassriver in association with All3Media International, the first eight-part season of Black Sands is heading to broadcasters in Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. Directed by … [Read more...] about All3Media International’s Icelandic crime drama Black Sands picks up heat in global market as second season commissioned
Cottonwood Media partners with Asiana
Premium European Kids content producer Cottonwood Media, (a Federation Kids & Family company), announced a new licensing partnership with South Korea’s Asiana Licensing Inc. for the hit pre-school animation series The Ollie & Moon Show. Effective immediately, a special merchandising program will be put in place to cover Publishing, Toys, Apparel, Collectibles, Promotions, while celebrating the two adorable iconic characters from the series. The program will focus on unique high-end … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Media partners with Asiana
Enigma Man clocks European sales
The worldwide appeal of Enigma Man – A Stone Age Mystery goes from strength to strength, with the programme clocking two more European sales to Rai Italy and DR TV. ABC Commercial has previously sold this compelling film to France (France Televisions), Ireland (RTE), Sweden (SVT) and Finland (YLE). An Electric Pictures production, Enigma Man – A Stone Age Mystery raises and answers new questions about the human evolutionary story. The film follows a team of Australian and Chinese … [Read more...] about Enigma Man clocks European sales
Earth Touch scoops international sales
Washington / Durban / London- Earth Touch has managed to clinch many global deals for new acquisitions such as India’s Wandering Lions and Manas: Return of the Giants, both from Ammonite and Kosmik Global Production. Further sales have also been secured for Mallinson Sadler Productions’ specials Drain the Titanic and Drain the Bermuda Triangle. Networks in Sweden, Spain, U.S., UK and Latin America have taken India’s Wandering Lions and Manas: Return of the Giants. Discovery … [Read more...] about Earth Touch scoops international sales
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