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 […]
Banijay Iberia, part of Banijay Entertainment, has announced at MIPCOM the launch of Banijay Iberia Sports. The new division will create and develop original sports-related content, led by newly-appointed Gonzalo Miró. The move, spearheaded by Banijay Iberia CEO, Pilar Blasco, signals a push into the world of sport. Broadening the business’ efforts in sportainment, documentary […]
FilmRise, the US-based film and television studio and streaming network, has announced the acquisition of Electric Entertainment’s hit CW series, The Outpost. The fantasy-adventure drama ran for four years (2018-2021) on the network. FilmRise has obtained exclusive US digital distribution rights including AVoD, FAST and SVoD. The announcement was made today jointly at MIPCOM by […]
Frequency, the engine behind some of the world’s best-known streaming television channels, has announced at MIPCOM the European expansion of its Managed Channel Services (MCS) division. Launched in the US to support rights holders and brands creating premium FAST channels, Frequency is now extending MCS and its end-to-end channel solutions to English-speaking Europe, with plans […]
The Wiggles, the popular children’s entertainment group, and Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) a specialist in kids’ content, have partnered to develop a new animated series based on The Wiggles brand. The announcement was made jointly at MIPCOM by Luke O’Neill, CEO of The Wiggles, and Carla de Jong, Head of Co-Production and International Partnerships for […]
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 […]
Ai-Da already gave a TED talk, addressed the United Nations and came up with the idea of an ‘A.I. Logo for humanoids’ – and and is now set to become the first A.I. Art Robot to auction an artwork at the prestigious auction house Sotheby’s, a moment that marks a significant milestone in both the […]
Spherex, a global leader providing AI solutions for video compliance and cultural intelligence, will showcase its flagship product, SpherexAI, at MIPCOM Cannes. The groundbreaking platform offers the most advanced solution for generating age ratings and ensuring video content complies with local regulations and cultural norms for any global market. Preparing content for global distribution is […]
Following its recent announcement regarding a new slate of formats for MIPCOM, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has revealed a new slate of finished programming, set to launch to buyers next week in Cannes. The slate features a varied selection of new documentaries, factual entertainment, entertainment and reality titles. Documentaries Suranne Jones: Witches (2×60’, […]
Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has unveiled a slate of 20 new formats for autumn 2024 and beyond, launching to the international market at MIPCOM later this October. The new slate covers reality, entertainment and factual entertainment genres, as well as scripted formats, and incorporates iconic content brands, twists on established hits and a […]