Stan and ITV Studios have announced the cold case crime series, Stan Original The Killings: Parrish Station, produced by HELIUM Pictures and with the support of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, starring Mia Wasikowska (Stan Original FING!, Alice in Wonderland). The series is currently in production in NSW. A cosmic mystery intertwines with horror as a gruesome massacre at a remote research station plunges a detective into an inexplicable, decades-long mystery. It’s 1987, and Detective Georgia … [Read more...] about Cold case crime and horror collide in the Stan Original The Killings: Parrish Station now in production
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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
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 Studios signs range of scripted deals across APAC Region
ITV Studios has announced numerous sales of its premium scripted slate in the Asia Pacific region, underscoring continued strong demand, throughout Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The sales include returning hits and breakout thrillers. Australian free-to-air broadcaster SBS has snapped up Mammoth Screen’s ITV ratings smash Code of Silence, which has just been renewed for a second season. Seven picked up the second series of the hugely popular The Marlow Murder Club … [Read more...] about ITV Studios signs range of scripted deals across APAC Region
Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka
ITV Studios and SIRASA TV have reinforced their long-standing partnership with the renewal of The Voice franchise and the first-ever Asian commission of the high-energy physical game show, Catchpoint, localized as SIRASA Catchpoint, marking a major milestone for entertainment programming in the region. As part of the renewed deal, SIRASA TV will continue its successful run with The Voice Sri Lanka and The Voice Teens, commissioning a third and fourth season respectively, to air this year. The … [Read more...] about Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka
FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON is further strengthening its International Television Distribution business with the appointment of Kate Laffey to head acquisitions in the position of SVP Acquisitions, effective immediately. Reporting into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell, Laffey will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global acquisition strategy including the London-based acquisition team led by Executive Director of Acquisitions, Liz Tang. FIFTH … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions
