RTÉ Unveils Comedy-Drama ‘These Sacred Vows’
RTÉ, in association with Banijay Rights and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, has unveiled These Sacred Vows.
The new comedy-drama series, written and directed by Irish screenwriter John Butler, revolves around an Irish wedding in Spain; (…)
Preschool Series “Vegesaurs” Lands In the U.S.
Animated preschool CGI series “Vegesaurs” is set to make its U.S. debut, with the series being offered to all PBS member stations throughout the country via distributor American Public Television.
The (…)
Nippon TV’s ‘Man or Mannequin’ to Be Adapted in Italy
Nippon TV’s game show format “Man or Mannequin?” has been optioned for adaptation in the Italian market by Italian production company Casta Diva.
In Man or Mannequin? celebrity contestants race against (…)
Radio Free Europe Is Out of Funds
The Trump administration has not yet restored funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as requested by court action.
The Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has not sent the April’s $12 million (…)
Earth Touch TV on Sling Freestream
Wildlife and factual entertainment producer Earth Touch is partnering with Sling Freestream to bring its FAST channel — Earth Touch TV — to the U.S. streaming platform. The channel’s slate (…)
NATPE Budapest Gears Up for June Event
NATPE Budapest, taking place June 23-26, 2025, at the Budapest InterContinental Hotel, has announced that more than 275 key buyers have already confirmed their participation in the CEE event.
Among the (…)
GMA and DTI Partner to Promote Filipino Content
The Philippines’ GMA Network and the Department of Trade and Industry came together on March 31 to explore a collaboration that aims to expand the global distribution of Filipino content.
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FRAPA Appoints New Advisory Board Members
FRAPA, the Format Recognition and Protection Association, which turns 25 this year, has appointed three new members — Blink49’s Adam Steinman, Shimmer Media’s Pascal Dalton and Formatbiz’s Maria Chiara Duranti — (…)
Hans Zimmer to Receive Banff Achievement Award
The Banff World Media Festival (June 8-11, 2025) will present composer Hans Zimmer with the Career Achievement Award at the upcoming Rockie Awards on the evening of June 9.
Having been (…)
Studio TF1 Unveils New Distribution Structure
European media group Studio TF1 (formerly Newen Studios) has outlined its new distribution senior team.
The distribution operation will continue to be headed by Rodolphe Buet as chief distribution officer of (…)