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Electric Entertainment acquires Somewhere in Montana

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has acquired the feature film Somewhere in Montana from Nova Vento Entertainment. The deal gives Electric the exclusive North American distribution rights. The announcement was made by Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, who commented: “Set against the beautiful, wide-open landscapes of Montana, this film delivers strong […]

July 29, 2025

Johnson named ElectricNOW Director of Streaming & Content Operations

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Michael Johnson to Director, Streaming & Content Operations for ElectricNOW, the OTT app and FAST channel from Electric Entertainment. In his new role, Johnson will now handle all aspects pertaining to the app and channel, including those for ElectricNOW en Español. Dean […]

June 12, 2025

Electric Entertainment licenses Leverage: Redemption to WAKO In Japan

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has closed a deal with WAKO in Japan for the first season of Electric Entertainment’s original spin-off series Leverage Redemption. WAKO will have TV and VoD rights. The announcement was jointly made by Sonia Mehandjiyska, Head of International Distribution at Electric Entertainment, and the Acquisition team at […]

May 13, 2025

Electric Entertainment acquires US rights to The Bunker

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the science-fiction horror film The Bunker from Jackrabbit Media. The deal gives Electric all rights in all media in the US and Canada, excluding ship and airline rights. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “The Bunker fits […]

April 24, 2025

Electric Entertainment promotes Kim

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Ben Kim to Head of Development and Acquisitions. In his new role, Kim will continue to lead the development of all scripted TV and feature films, while overseeing the company’s global acquisitions and co-productions. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “Since […]

December 2, 2024

Electric Entertainment promotes Piña to Director of International Distribution and Marketing

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Raul Piña to Director of International Distribution and Marketing. In his new role, Piña will oversee all facets of distribution, sales, and marketing for Electric Entertainment’s content in LatAm, Brazil, and Portugal. In addition, Raul will assist Electric’s domestic arm in the […]

November 14, 2024

Electric Entertainment closes deals for Almost Paradise

Electric Entertainment has closed four new broadcast and digital rights deals across multiple territories for its crime drama Almost Paradise which stars long-time Electric Entertainment collaborator and star, Christian Kane. The deals include Talpa TV for free TV rights in the Netherlands; WAKO Japan for VoD & TV rights; Eleven Entertainment in Korea for pay-TV […]

October 22, 2024

Electric Entertainment closes The Ark, The Librarians deals

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has closed deals in two additional territories, one with Palatin Media and the other with Nova Broadcasting Group. The deals include broadcast and digital rights to seasons 1 and 2 of Electric’s original hit series, The Ark. The announcement was made today by Sonia Mehandjiyska, Head […]

October 21, 2024

Electric Entertainment hires Chamberlain as COO

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has announcd that Barry Chamberlain, former CBS and Paramount executive, has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Chamberlain will lead day-to-day operations, manage department heads and staff, and provide strategic guidance, among other leadership responsibilities. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “Having Barry join our […]

September 11, 2024

Electric Entertainment acquires NA rights to Long December

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the full-length feature film Long December. Written and directed by Thomas Torrey, Long December received wide critical acclaim during its film festival circuit, including a win of the One in A Million Award for Narrative at […]

September 5, 2024