KABO Inks Distribution Deal for “Hot Pepper”
KABO International has secured worldwide distribution rights to game show format Hot Pepper. The daily access prime time comedy format airs daily on Canada’s TVA Network. Hot Pepper follows three (…)
Being Upfront With The U.S. Broadcast TV Upfronts Ad Market
Believe it or not, the Upfronts — that yearly tradition in which the U.S. broadcast networks present their new shows to advertisers and their agencies in New York City, and hope (…)
‘Be-Be Bears’ Awarded Best Animated Series at Suzdal Fest
Signal Media International‘s new animated series Be-Be Bears was recognized as Best Animated Series at the Open Russian Festival of Animated Films, which was held in Suzdal, (…)
Fuse Media Launches New Digital Initiatives
Fuse Media is launching a series of new digital initiatives including a mobile app, podcast network and expanded digital content. These offerings build on the company’s recent relaunch of Fuse (…)
Hot Docs Expands DocX Program
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival has released its full film line-up for the upcoming 23rd edition, which runs April 28–May 8 in Toronto. 232 titles will be presented (…)
David Chase, Cuba Good Jr at Series Mania Festival
The seventh edition of the Series Mania Festival, which will focus on originality and innovation, is expected to be the largest yet. Held April 15-24 in Paris, the festival (…)
MIPDigital Fronts’ Strong Line-Up
Global youth media company Fullscreen and content creators Vice Media will join Endemol Beyond, Fremantle, French online specialist publisher Webedia, Maker Studios, New Form Digital, Machinima, and Studio 71 to complete the line-up for the third edition (…)
Up The Ladder
Splash Entertainment has made a slew of promotions. The children’s entertainment producer has tapped Mike Young as chairman, in addition to his current title of co-CEO. Steve Rosen has (…)
Up the Ladder: Tricon, Suitcase TV
The U.K.’s broadcast technology developer Suitcase TV has appointed Fiona Watt as financial controller. Watt will be fully responsible for the company’s financial activities in her new role. Watt has (…)
“New People” in Development from Lionsgate, Freeform, Silver Pictures
Lionsgate and Silver Pictures Television have set a script deal titled New People at Freeform (formerly ABC Family). Feature film writer/director Don Roos (The Opposite of Sex) will write (…)
