MIPCOM 2019: Drive gets into gear with new factual slate

Programming Editor 14-10-2019

UK-based production-funding and distribution agency Drive has unveiled four new four new crime titles as part of a new themed bouquet.

MIPCOM 2019: Bear Grylls launches new production house with Banijay

Programming Editor 14-10-2019

In a move that company says makes the content producer and distributor the premier home of adventure programming worldwide, Banijay Group has launched a new production label, The Natural Studios, from Bear Grylls and Delbert Shoopman.
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Alchimie makes Switch to boost English sports portfolio

Deals Editor 14-10-2019

Content aggregation and distribution company Alchimie has signed a deal with Australian producer and distributor Switch International for 560 hours of sports programming.

Project Blue Book opens for second season across the globe

Deals Joseph O'Halloran 14-10-2019

Building on the global success of the hit drama series from executive producer Robert Zemeckis, A+E Networks has signed a new slate of broadcasters in 165 countries for season 2 of hit drama series Project Blue Book.
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Disney Channel Korea acquires Sunny Bunnies

Deals Joseph O'Halloran 14-10-2019

Signalling an increased focus on South-East Asia for the content distribution company, Media IM Incorporated’s flagship animation series Sunny Bunnies has been acquired by Disney Channel Korea which will air the animation in blocks on Disney Junior and the Disney Channel.
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MIPCOM 2019: MTVA takes Studio 100 Media premium content to Hungary

Deals Editor 14-10-2019

International production and distribution company Studio 100 Media has closed a new volume deal with Hungarian public broadcaster MTVA which has secured exclusive FTA rights for more than 200 half hours of programming, a total of 390 episodes of premium kids’ content.

MIPCOM 2019: Rooftop, Zoomsport, Wild Sheep forge co-pro partnership

Deals Editor 13-10-2019

International distribution and production company Rooftop Film & TV, together with Zoomsport and production company Wild Sheep Content have joined forces to co-produce two football focused docuseries The Agent (6 x 30’) and Ronaldo, el presidente (6 x 30’).
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WildSHeep rooftop zoomsport ronaldo 13Oct2019

Ovation inks second window deal with A+E

Deals Editor 13-10-2019

American arts network Ovation has acquired second window US broadcast rights from global media company A+E Networks for a package of dramatic Lifetime TV films.
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Quintus acquires Cosmos Maya kids’ animation series

Deals Editor 13-10-2019

Continuing to boost its growth within the digital arena, international distribution and media agency Quintus Media has stepped into a digital distribution agreement with Indian animation studio Cosmos Maya.