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French CNC confirms second edition of Going European program

Production

19 MAR 2024

French CNC confirms second edition of Going European program

Five pairs of writers have been selected for this new edition and will come together for three week-long training sessions at Series Mania; Conecta Fiction & Entertainment and Sarajevo Film Festival.

Be-Entertainment titles continue to score strong numbers in Belgium

Distribution

19 MAR 2024

Be-Entertainment titles continue to score strong numbers in Belgium

Hit series like "The Way Out"; "Going Once, Going Twice"; "The Big Job Switch" and "The Musical Of Your Life" have been renewed for new seasons on VTM and Play4.

MIPTV 2024: ARTE Distribution acquires Jacques Mitsch’s new documentary

Trade Shows

19 MAR 2024

MIPTV 2024: ARTE Distribution acquires Jacques Mitsch’s new documentary

"When Animals Grieve" tries to understand how animals react and feel when faced with the death of one of their own.

BBC Studios Australia acquired Werner Film Productions

Deals

18 MAR 2024

BBC Studios Australia acquired Werner Film Productions

Joanna Werner and Stuart Menzies will continue to lead Werner Film Productions, operating alongside BBC Studios’ local production arm as an independent label.

Mistco sold “Bahar” Turkish drama to Spain\

Distribution

18 MAR 2024

Mistco sold “Bahar” Turkish drama to Spain's Mediaset

The 114-episode drama will premiere on the group’s channel Divinity in 2024.

atresplayer’s "Las noches de Tefía" received the GLAAD award for Best Spanish-language series

Production

18 MAR 2024

atresplayer’s "Las noches de Tefía" received the GLAAD award for Best Spanish-language series

The series had previously been internationally acclaimed for its portrayal of an aspect of the LGBTIQ+ community's reality at the 2023 MIPCOM Diversify TV Awards.

TNT and Argentina\

Distribution

18 MAR 2024

TNT and Argentina's Flow released first teaser for "Cris Miró (Ella)"

During the Oscars celebration, the first official teaser of the series, which narrates the life of the first transgender figure recognized and celebrated in Argentina, was aired.

Canada: Tubi adds over 200 movies to its library

Distribution

18 MAR 2024

Canada: Tubi adds over 200 movies to its library

Newly added films include franchise blockbusters, classic hits and fan favorites from global studios NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Sky Sports commissions 10 new pieces of content from the New Focus Fund

Production

18 MAR 2024

Sky Sports commissions 10 new pieces of content from the New Focus Fund

The fund is part of Sky’s £30 million commitment to tackle racial injustice, remove barriers and provide opportunities for creative talent in the industry. The content to be published on Sky Sports platforms from May 2024 onwards.

Will Keenan, Former Digital Exec at Endemol Shine, named CRO at Coy Creator

Deals

18 MAR 2024

Will Keenan, Former Digital Exec at Endemol Shine, named CRO at Coy Creator

It´s a new white Label, talent-oriented business accelerator and brings-elite-creators to company. Keenan will lead Coy Creator’s overall business, strategic partnerships, and talent relations initiatives.

Moonbug\

Kids & Animation

18 MAR 2024

Moonbug's flagship shows to stream in Japanese SVOD U-NEXT for the first time

A total of 662 episodes from globally popular IPs such as "CoComelon" and "Blippi" will be launched this month.

CBC Kids greenlights a second season of “Bestest Day Ever With My Best Friend!"

Kids & Animation

18 MAR 2024

CBC Kids greenlights a second season of “Bestest Day Ever With My Best Friend!"

Created and produced by Lopii Productions for kids aged 3-6 and their families, the new season is scheduled to premiere in Winter 2025.

Nippon TV closes first global deal with Prime Video for "Acma:Game"

Distribution

18 MAR 2024

Nippon TV closes first global deal with Prime Video for "Acma:Game"

The series will stream on Prime Video Japan starting April 7th, immediately after Nippon TV’s primetime air slot. Hulu Japan will also stream the title.

MIPTV 2024: NBCUniversal’s "The Americas" to be globally premiered

Trade Shows

18 MAR 2024

MIPTV 2024: NBCUniversal’s "The Americas" to be globally premiered

Natural History event series is produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, and Universal Television Alternative Studio and has a Tom Hanks as main narrator.