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KO Distribution\

Awards

17 SEP 2024

KO Distribution's series "FEM" triumphs at The La Rochelle Festival

The series produced by UGO Média has won in the Foreign Francophone Competition at the international television festival.

MIPJUNIOR 2024: Miraculous Corp´s Andy Yeatman to give a keynote

Trade Shows

16 SEP 2024

MIPJUNIOR 2024: Miraculous Corp´s Andy Yeatman to give a keynote

Yeatman will share ambitions and perspectives on Miraculous Corp and reveal more details of the global strategy including an early peek into the new line-up: TV movies, spin-off series, feature films, and new characters.

US-UK production company Lightbox changed its leadership team

Corporate Moves

16 SEP 2024

US-UK production company Lightbox changed its leadership team

The promotions reflect Lightbox’s continued growth, with the company’s turnover increasing year on year, producing premium content.

Jimena Tormo joins DeAPlaneta Entertainment as new Head of Gaming  & Interactive

Corporate Moves

16 SEP 2024

Jimena Tormo joins DeAPlaneta Entertainment as new Head of Gaming & Interactive

In addition to Jimena Tormo, the configuration of the new Gaming & IPs unit is completed with Marta Freixas as Gaming & Web3 Specialist, and Francisco Asensi Viana as advisor to the department.

Fremantle to merge Thames and Talkback again

Production

16 SEP 2024

Fremantle to merge Thames and Talkback again

TalkbackThames will be headed up by current Thames Managing Director, Charlie Irwin.

UK: Diversity levels are on the rise, but there is still work to be done

Trends

16 SEP 2024

UK: Diversity levels are on the rise, but there is still work to be done

Creative Diversity Network’s seventh annual report highlights ongoing challenges and progress in UK television diversity.

Night Train Media launched new label "Night Train Digital"

Social Media

16 SEP 2024

Night Train Media launched new label "Night Train Digital"

Led by Caitlin Meek-O'Connor, the division will produce and manage premium TV & digital-first content across a variety of platforms.

USA: Roku to retain CTV advertising dominance

Forecasts

16 SEP 2024

USA: Roku to retain CTV advertising dominance

A research by Omdia showed the company’s dominance is forecasted to double by 2029 compared to 2024 levels, while Samsung, second-largest player, is also anticipated to see substantial growth.

Cineflix Rights acquires C4\

Trade Shows

16 SEP 2024

Cineflix Rights acquires C4's "A New Life in the Sun" and set to premiere at MIPCOM

Ten seasons of the show, which is one of the UK’s most popular daytime franchises, together with seven seasons of spin-off "A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now?" and one season of spin off "A New Life in the Sun: Road Trip", will be a highlight for Cineflix Rights’ MIPCOM 2024 slate.

Australia\

Production

16 SEP 2024

Australia's Binge original drama "The Twelve" to have a third season

"The Twelve" has been commissioned by Foxtel Group and will be overseen by Head of Scripted, Lana Greenhalgh. The series will be produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia and Easy Tiger with major production investment from Screenwest and the Western Australian Pro.

U.S. Hispanics drive higher engagement than ever before to sporting events

Trends

16 SEP 2024

U.S. Hispanics drive higher engagement than ever before to sporting events

A new research by Nielsen spotlighted the influence this group is having in the U.S. sports landscape.

MIPCOM 2024: 3Boxmedia to launch new nature and current affairs documentaries

Trade Shows

16 SEP 2024

MIPCOM 2024: 3Boxmedia to launch new nature and current affairs documentaries

"Polecat. Europe’s Relentless Hunter", "Iceland: The Awakening of Life" and "Revolution 3.0” are among the new lineup.

Oble signs deals for limited series "The Plague" in Europe

Distribution

16 SEP 2024

Oble signs deals for limited series "The Plague" in Europe

The modern adaptation of Albert Camus' world-renowned novel "La Peste" has been picked up in Belgium, Spain, and Portugal.

GMA Network wins four ContentAsia Awards 2024

Awards

16 SEP 2024

GMA Network wins four ContentAsia Awards 2024

The broadcast media giant earned top honors for the Philippines taking home four awards, including a Gold medal for "Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking."

Canada Media Fund unveils 2024-2027 EDIA Strategy

Production

16 SEP 2024

Canada Media Fund unveils 2024-2027 EDIA Strategy

This new strategy marks a pivotal step in the CMF’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible audiovisual industry in Canada.