Toronto – Angus Macfadyen (Turn, Braveheart) is set to recur in Rosetta Media and Buffalo Gal Pictures’ original 22-episode drama, The Pinkertons, an action-adventure detective series that draws on the real cases of Pinkerton Detective Agency founder Allan Pinkerton (Macfadyen), his son, William, and America’s first female detective, Kate Warne, as they solve crimes throughout the “Wild West” of the 1860s (Pinkerton is known for revolutionising … [Read more...] about Angus MacFadyen to star in “The Pinkertons”
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IWC Media appoints new Head of Formats
IWC Media has named Paul Murray as its new Head of Formats. Murray takes up the role immediately and the appointment reflects IWC’s ambition to grow its output in formatted programming. Murray, who is credited with creating shows including IWC Media’s own Location, Location, Location (Channel 4) and Antiques Road Trip (BBC Two), joins the Zodiak-owned indie from Matchlight, where he was a Creative Director. In the newly created role, Murray will generate formats … [Read more...] about IWC Media appoints new Head of Formats
Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Michael Carrington has been named as the new CEO for Zodiak-owned UK production company The Foundation, part of Zodiak Kids on July 8. He joins The Foundation from HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading preschool entertainment companies, where he held the position of Vice President of Global Content & Executive Producer. The hire is the first under recently appointed Zodiak Kids CEO Jean-Philippe Randisi, who joins Zodiak Media from ITV Studios, strengthening the group’s … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Jean-Philippe Randisi appointed CEO Zodiak Kids
Zodiak Media has appointed ITV Studios Global Entertainment Exec Jean-Philippe Randisi as CEO Zodiak Kids, a new position with executive responsibility across the group’s dedicated Kids division. Randisi will take the helm of Zodiak Kids this summer and will be charged with coordinating and leveraging Zodiak Media’s considerable expertise in the market. He will be responsible for the entire Zodiak Kids division consisting of three sizeable production houses; Marathon Media and Tele … [Read more...] about Jean-Philippe Randisi appointed CEO Zodiak Kids
Zodiak Rights secures deals in Italy and Russia for “The Returned”
Zodiak Rights, the distribution wing of Zodiak Media, announced on May 15 that it has secured new deals in Italy and in Russia for The Returned, the International Emmy Award-winning drama series produced by Haut et Court TV for CANAL+ Original Creation. In Italy, Sky Italia has acquired both the first season and the adaptation rights of the thrilling drama for its newly launched pay-TV channel, Sky Atlantic. Sky Atlantic will soon be launching The Returned, date to be announced. … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures deals in Italy and Russia for “The Returned”
Zodiak Rights appoints new Head of Digital, Business Development and Insight
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has appointed Gary Woolf to fill the newly created position of Head of Digital, Business Development and Insight, the company announced on May 8. Woolf joins Zodiak Rights from All3Media International where he was SVP Digital and Business Development, responsible for digital strategy and activities across VOD, electronic sell through, social media and interactive. Previous positions include VP Business Development and Digital for … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights appoints new Head of Digital, Business Development and Insight
