NHK Enterprises has acquired rights to NTV’s period drama "Noble Detective" and the channel AXN Mystery is set to air the series in February 2021. Moreover, Trans World Associates has bought VOD rights to NTV’s hit thriller "Schubert".
Lineup Industries will bring the Japanese public broadcaster’s formats to Western territories with a focus on Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
The series, executively produced by Chrissy Teigen and her Suit & Thai Productions, was inspired by the Japanese game show, “Sokkuri Sweets” by Nippon TV.
The Japanese Entertainment EMEA Leader is in the process of transitioning and John Easum has been appointed in the new role of Head of Crunchyroll EMEA.