Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
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Zodiak Media restructures HQ
Laurent Boissel, Chief Finance Officer at Zodiak Media, has been promoted to the expanded role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) Zodiak Media. Boissel will assume his new responsibilities immediately, and will continue to report to Zodiak CEO David Frank, in close relationship with the Paris and London teams. The appointment follows the departure from HQ of current Group COO Jonny Slow as he assumes his new position as CEO of Zodiak Americas based in Los Angeles. Also, as … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media restructures HQ
Zodiak Rights secures co-development deal with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has entered into a co-development deal with one of Japan’s largest broadcasters, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to create new formats for international distribution. As part of this deal, Zodiak Rights and its internal Creativity and Innovation Unit will join forces with ABC to co-create, co-develop and co-produce unscripted new entertainment formats. Successful formats will go to pilot for premiere on Asahi Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures co-development deal with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan
Bolt sprints to MIPCOM
Zodiak Rights has acquired the international rights to Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, a two-part documentary on the Olympic and World 100-metre record holder. The films are being produced by French production company Elephant Doc (part of Elephant Groupe) for France 2. A preview of the documentaries will be unveiled at MIPCOM 2011. The first film Usain Bolt: The Fastest (1x60’), available in March 2012, is an intimate portrait of the athlete, featuring Bolt in his home environment … [Read more...] about Bolt sprints to MIPCOM
