Zodiak Kids Studios announced today that it has secured a commission from France Télévisions for new animated property Lilybuds (52 x 11’). Lilybuds is a pre-school series which follows the adventures of a playful community of tiny magical gardeners known as Lilybuds. This fraternity of funny friends, each with a big personality, are united in purpose to tend to the extraordinary garden where they live while caring for all the animal creatures that live nearby. The series has … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids Studios to Produce Lilybuds
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Zodiak hires new global formats chief
Zodiak Media has hired Grant Ross for the new role of EVP Global Creative Development and Format Acquisition, a move that marks the company’s ambition in global formats. Ross will be responsible for driving Zodiak’s global formats business, including the acquisition of international formats around the world, but also leading in-house format development. Grant Ross Ross will also co-chair Zodiak’s newly created International Development Board together with Joel Karsberg, Chief … [Read more...] about Zodiak hires new global formats chief
China commissions Zodiak’s “You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me”
You've Got To Be Kidding Me Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media has announced that entertainment format You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me from German Production Company I & U TV Productions has been commissioned by China’s Guangxi Satellite TV for a ten-part primetime series. Zodiak Rights acquired the kids’ talent show following its success in Germany where it was ARD’s highest rated Saturday night show upon launch, attracting … [Read more...] about China commissions Zodiak’s “You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me”
Zodiak Rights takes on new Sound of Music doco
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media has announced a new acquisition titled Climbed Every Mountain (1 x 60’), produced by UK Indie Northern Upstart. In this brand new one hour film, the astonishing true story behind one of the most popular films ever made, The Sound of Music, is told by Nicholas Hammond who played Friedrich Von Trapp in the most famous family film of all time. The blockbuster 1965 movie starring Julie Andrews has been seen by over a billion people … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights takes on new Sound of Music doco
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
Rory Callaghan emerges at Shine Australia
Shine Australia has appointed Rory Callaghan to the newly created role of Executive Director. Callaghan, who previously held the title of Chief Executive Officer at Southern Star, will commence his position later this year. Reporting to President Shine Network & CEO Shine Australia - Mark Fennessy and Managing Director – Matt Campbell, he will be responsible for the growing catalogue of all Shine Group formats in Australia and New Zealand, in addition to those of Zodiak and Talpa where … [Read more...] about Rory Callaghan emerges at Shine Australia
