UpStream Media has announced that it has partnered with HCA Entertainment to launch an exclusive online membership club that will fuel passion for The Motorbike Show. This unique platform will give members access to a wealth of content, including past seasons of the iconic series, and brand-new original shows. Original series’ produced exclusively for the platform include Iconic Bikes, an exploration of the most iconic motorcycles housed in the National Motorcycle Museum; Henry’s Bikes, which … [Read more...] about UpStream Media & Henry Cole TV launch online platform featuring The Motorbike Show & exclusive originals
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FIFTH SEASON taps David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has appointed David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA, as its latest senior leadership hire within its Television Distribution division. Effective immediately, Wilcox will lead the company’s television distribution strategy across the EMEA region and will report into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell. Additionally, the remits for current FIFTH SEASON executives Alistair Jennings and Travis Webb have been expanded. In his new role, … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON taps David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA
All3Media International inks mulitple presale deals for Hera Pictures’ I Fought the Law
All3Media International has concluded a raft of presales for Hera Pictures’ I Fought the Law starring BAFTA winner Sheridan Smith, as numerous broadcasters sign rights to the powerful new factual drama ahead of its UK broadcast. Launching on ITV in the UK this autumn, the four-part drama has been acquired by POLAR+ for France. Filmin has signed digital rights for Portugal and Spain, while EITB has secured TV rights for Spain’s Basque region. Further TV rights deals in Europe have been … [Read more...] about All3Media International inks mulitple presale deals for Hera Pictures’ I Fought the Law
Particle6 appoints Tom Davidson as Chief Commerical Officer
Particle6, the award-winning, next-generation UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, has announced that industry veteran Tom Davidson has joined the business as its first Chief Commercial Officer, following a period as a consultant. Davidson has worked in the international television industry for 30 years, holding various senior management roles, including General Manager of Sony Pictures Networks and Managing Director of A+E Networks UK. He brings deep expertise in launching and scaling … [Read more...] about Particle6 appoints Tom Davidson as Chief Commerical Officer
ITV Studios takes majority stake in the renowned Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano
ITV Studios has announced that it has taken a majority stake in the leading Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano. Founded in 2011 and run by owner and Producer César Benítez, Plano a Plano is known for the hit series Valeria, based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent ranked in Netflix’s Top 5 most-viewed international dramas globally, El Principe for Mediaset which has sold to more than 60 international markets and the daily telenovela Servir Y Proteger for TVE. César Benítez … [Read more...] about ITV Studios takes majority stake in the renowned Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano
ITV adopts OOONA Integrated for its localization and accessibility needs
OOONA, a global leader in professional management and production tools for the media localization industry, announced today that ITV has adopted its flagship platform, OOONA Integrated, to streamline its localization and accessibility workflows. The platform is currently being deployed across ITV’s Access Services operations. ITV is one of the world’s most prominent content creators and distributors. It is the largest commercial distributor and streamer in the UK and has an international … [Read more...] about ITV adopts OOONA Integrated for its localization and accessibility needs