We Are Social Studios, the social-first production specialist division of We Are Social, is working with BAFTA on the official social coverage of their BAFTA Film Awards and BAFTA Television Awards. We Are Social Studios has been tasked with creating platform-authentic content that attracts and entertains new and diverse audiences across various BAFTA social and […]
Factual content producer, The Great Courses Studios (TGCS) has appointed UK based distributor, West One International, to distribute its library of compelling programming globally. The agreement sees West One picking up worldwide (ex. North America) television broadcast rights to TGCS’ premier factual content, with select titles making their debut at MIPTV 2024. Brand new programmes […]
Location Collective, the UK’s third largest studio owner-operator, has announced the OMA V Film Studios set to open this spring, designed to provide purpose-made space for high-end TV shows and feature films. The announcement comes as the UK Government shows its commitment to supporting the film and TV sector through new tax reliefs and business […]
Echelon Studios, in collaboration with 815 Pictures, has officially picked up US distribution rights to Kim Sung-su’s latest feature and box office hit, 12:12 The Day. The historical action drama broke records last year, grossing $90m to become Korea’s biggest film of 2023. Since its release, the box office sensation has received rave reviews from critics […]
Mitre Studios has announced the appointment of Holly Davies as their new Head of Development, Television. Davies‘ role will be leading Mitre Studios’ development team and will be responsible for creating a pipeline of shows targeting the Entertainment, Fact Ent and Reality genres for both linear channels and streaming services in both the UK and globally. Davies said: “ I’m […]
Echelon Studios has announced the launch of the Echelon Studios Podcast, a new show that aims to bring film fans closer to the movies and moviemakers they love. The original series, hosted by filmmaker Jesse Randall, will feature different guests each episode and offer first-person audio and video conversations that delve deep into the creation […]
Prime Video has ordered Obsession to series, from executive producer James Wan’s Atomic Monster. Lisa Zwerling (The Rook, ER) and Karyn Usher (The Rook, Prison Break) are set to write and executive produce the series, which is based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s international best-selling novel 56 Days. Obsession follows Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting […]
Further to the success of the Indian adaptations of Your Honor and Fauda (Tanaav) on Sony LIV, yes Studios has announced that a third of its scripted titles – Magpie – is to be adapted for the platform. The crime drama’s Hindi working title is Kan Khajura, which means centipede. Magpie (S1: 11×40 and S2: […]
FilmRise, the New York City-based film, television studio and streaming network, has acquired worldwide digital media rights to a library of content from BuzzFeed Studios portfolio of brands. The library spans over 1,200 hours of content, which includes Hot Ones – the popular series featuring host Sean Evans interviewing A-list celebrities over a plate of […]
The BBC has confirmed that its Maida Vale recording studios have now been sold to a partnership between Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner – Co-Chairmen of Working Title, Hans Zimmer and Steven Kofsky. The deal is valued at around £10 million (€11.6m) but the BBC did not disclose the purchase price. Maida Vale Studios has […]