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SPI International to launch FAST channel Filmstream on Freeview 26 MAR 2024

Distribution

SPI International to launch FAST channel Filmstream on Freeview

The offer includes a collection of films that are not available on mainstream movie channels. After ROK in 2022, ths is the second channel from CANAL+ Group to be launched on Freeview in the UK.
Fremantle completed the acquisition of Asacha Media Group 25 MAR 2024

Corporate Moves

Fremantle completed the acquisition of Asacha Media Group

Asacha is made up of eight distinct and individually successful labels across scripted, unscripted and feature films. The purchase includes a portfolio of award-winning labels based in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom
Viaplay Group appoints new executives of Swedish operations 22 MAR 2024

Distribution

Viaplay Group appoints new executives of Swedish operations

The company has appointed Johan Johansson as Executive Vice President, Group Chief Financial Officer, and co-CEO of Swedish operations. Meanwhile, Christian Albeck, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisition, will also assume the additional role of co-CEO of the Swedish operations on a permanent basis.
Canal+ Group acquires stake in Senegal's Marodi TV 22 MAR 2024

Production

Canal+ Group acquires stake in Senegal's Marodi TV

Founded in 2012 with the ambition of making quality African content accessible on all media, Marodi TV is positioned as the leading producer of series in Senegal, which are also very popular in Africa.
Film AlUla named Nicola Formichetti as mentor for AlUla Creates initiative 22 MAR 2024

Production

Film AlUla named Nicola Formichetti as mentor for AlUla Creates initiative

Formichetti will aid the initial group of budding Saudi designers, as the realms of film and fashion intersect.