Channel 4 has revealed a selection of first-look images alongside the cast joining Ben Wheatley’s high octane and darkly comic series, Generation Z. Currently in production and filming in Wales, the 6-part series produced by The Forge (Help, National Treasure, Kiri) is a coming-of-age parable for our very strange times. Set in the fictional town of Dambury, the kind of place with stark opportunities and not much to do. Grey, unassuming, forgotten. It’s the last place you’d expect the apocalypse … [Read more...] about Ben Wheatley’s Generation Z reveals first look and killer cast
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BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
BBC Studios announced that it will be heading to MIPCOM with a standout slate packed with distinct, high-quality programming across all genres. Rebecca Glashow and Ralph Lee, CEOs for Global Distribution and Production, will participate in a fireside chat to discuss how BBC Studios is leveraging its global reach, unique creative depth, diverse content portfolio and commercial strength to support commissioning and distribution customers and breakthrough in a global content marketplace with … [Read more...] about BBC Studios unveils compelling MIPCOM 2023 slate and bespoke market events
Federation Kids & Family and ZDF Studios announce slew of sales for Egyptology themed series Theodosia
Premium kids content distributor Federation Kids & Family (part of powerhouse Federation Studios) and leading German distributor/prodco ZDF Studios are delighted to announce multiple sales for the premium tween live-action series THEODOSIA. Produced by Cottonwood Media in co-production with ZDF and ZDF Studios, THEODOSIA is based on the highly-acclaimed books by New York Times best-selling author Robin L. LaFevers, and set against the backdrop of Edwardian London and Egypt. THEODOSIA boasts … [Read more...] about Federation Kids & Family and ZDF Studios announce slew of sales for Egyptology themed series Theodosia
Cottonwood Media announces new premium live action tween series ‘Spellbound’
Premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media, in co-production with Opéra de Paris, and leading international broadcasters Hulu, ZDF, ZDF Studios, and France Télévisions have joined forces to produce the enchanting premium live-action tween series SPELLBOUND. From the creators and producers of the hit drama “Find Me in Paris”, SPELLBOUND (26 X ½ hrs) is an exciting high-concept series that combines ballet, magic, witchcraft, and more, with … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Media announces new premium live action tween series ‘Spellbound’
ZED promotes Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions
French producer and distributor ZED (Manuel Catteau) has appointed Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions. Charlotte is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Sorbonne University. After overseeing projects’ development and international documentary sales at Roche Productions, Charlotte Tachet went on to create and run the documentary distribution department at AB International Distribution for three years. In 2016, she joined ZED as International Sales Manager, … [Read more...] about ZED promotes Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions
ZDF and Metrotone Media announce new documentary ‘Dis/Informed’
ZDF has bought Metrotone Media’s latest documentary Dis/Informed. (1 x 90-minutes approx.), which lifts the lid on why we are so vulnerable to conspiracy theory, and tells the fascinating story behind a pressing question many news outlets have begun to ask: “Why has the yoga and wellness movement fallen wholesale for QAnon and other conspiracies in the past year - and why are women at the forefront?” With CNN-regular Nina Jankowicz, NYT - featured authors Dr Mia Bloom and Dr Sophia Moskalenko, … [Read more...] about ZDF and Metrotone Media announce new documentary ‘Dis/Informed’
