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Mint Copenhagen opens London office

Danish creative company Mint Copenhagen is expanding its footprint in Europe, opening a London office to grow its IP development slate and further boost both the studio and agency sides of its business. Rob Doherty is joining the Mint Copenhagen team, consulting as SVP of Business Development, focussing on developing the company’s own slate of […]

March 18, 2024

Fool Me Once debuts at Netflix #1

Netflix subscribers uned into Harlan Coben’s newest crime thriller adaptation, Fool Me Once, which was the most watched title of the week commencing January 1st. The limited series, which stars Michelle Keegan, debuted atop the English TV List with 37.1 million views and reached the Top 10 in 91 countries. Elsewhere on the English TV […]

January 10, 2024

Rebel Moon at Netflix #1

For the second week in a row, Zack Snyder’s science-fiction fantasy Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire has placed atop Netflix’s English Films List and was the most watched title of the week commencing December 25th with 34 million views. Netflix viewers were in a Julia Roberts mood during the week with […]

January 3, 2024

Italy: Samsung TV Plus adds 10 WBD channels

Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV service, has added 10 FAST channels from Warner Bros Discovery  (WBD). Two of he new channels are flagship WBD offerings – NoveandReal Time. Nove will feature shows such as Che Tempo Che Fa, Fratelli di Crozza, Little Big Italy, Cash or trash and Don’t forget the lyrics, […]

December 13, 2023

JioCinema announces major Kids entertainment foray

This Children’s Day, JioCinema, India’s ultimate destination for entertainment, has announced its foray into Kids entertainment with a dedicated ‘Kids and Family’ offering. With a stellar content offering spanning over 3000 hours of some of the best known franchises from across the world and biggest Indian IPs, the platform will cater to young audiences across […]

November 16, 2023

Pokémon Horizons to make UK debut on BBC

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the BBC will broadcast Pokémon Horizons: The Series in December, giving fans in the UK the first chance to see the new adventure of the iconic Pokémon animation. The first six episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series will air in December on iPlayer and CBBC. The UK will […]

November 9, 2023By Nik Roseveare

MCM Comic Con reveals gaming line-up

The countdown to the ultimate gaming experience is on as MCM London Comic Con prepares to transform ExCeL London into a gaming paradise like no other. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a casual gamer, or a tabletop enthusiast, there’s something for everyone. So, grab your controllers, dice, and your sense of adventure because MCM London […]

October 23, 2023

Pokémon World Coronation Series Final on POP

After 25 years of battles Ash Ketchum, the hero of the celebrated Pokémon animated series, finally achieves his dreams in the UK linear TV premiere of Pokémon World Coronation Series Final on POP on July 15th. Ash, alongside his trusty sidekick Pikachu, becomes the top Trainer in the Pokémon world after winning the Masters Eight […]

July 12, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Research: Most games’ IP adaptations are animation

Research from Omdia reveals the majority of movies and series adaptations originating from games IP are animation. Japan has maximised opportunities from cross-media IP for decades, with Pokémon being the highest-profile global success. Some three quarters (72 per cent) of video-game adaptations since 1982 were from animation, with 65 per cent of these adaptations coming […]

June 8, 2023

Pokémon cast reunion at MCM Comic Con

MCM Comic Con has announced a Pokémon cast reunion to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of Pokémon: The First Movie. Eric Stuart (the voice of Brock and James), Rachael Lillis (voice of Misty), Jay Goede (voice of Mewtwo) and Veronica Taylor (voice of Ash) will all be attending MCM London Comic Con which takes place […]

January 27, 2023By Nik Roseveare