Passion Distribution’s MIPCOM 2025 slate offers a rich and diverse array of programming for global audiences – from exciting new entertainment formats and ambitious historical storytelling to insightful, eye-opening documentaries, absorbing lifestyle and gripping true crime. Passion Distribution’s entertainment slate boasts two new formats from RTL Studios, reinforcing its reputation as a powerhouse in the global formats space. In #COUPLECHALLENGE, duos push themselves in jaw-dropping … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution unveils a diverse and compelling slate for MIPCOM 2025
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Keshet International sells Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in 20 additional territories
Keshet International (KI) has completed a further raft of sales for the three-part premium history docuseries it co-developed with SandStone Global ahead of its official world premiere on 5 in the UK at 6.30pm on Saturday 2 August 2025. Having already completed five pre-sales for Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – firstly with 5 in the UK, then SBS in Australia, Histoire TV in France, Canal+ Polska S.A. in Poland, and Prima Group in the Czech Republic - the global content … [Read more...] about Keshet International sells Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in 20 additional territories
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
Woodcut announce Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour and The Manhattan Project – presales to C4 (UK) and SBS (Australia)
Indie prodco Woodcut Media and distributor Woodcut International announce two brand new documentaries Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour and The Manhattan Project in Colour presold to Channel 4 (UK) and SBS (Australia). In further news, The Manhattan Project in Colour was also picked up by Mediawan (France) for its channel Toute L’Histoire, TV Catalunya, UR (Sweden), Viasat World, and Channel 8 (Israel). YLE (Finland) also acquired this title, as well as Britain’s Railway Empire in … [Read more...] about Woodcut announce Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour and The Manhattan Project – presales to C4 (UK) and SBS (Australia)
BIG Media Secures Pre-Buy of Royal Gardens with SBS Australia
SBS Australia has pre-bought a new six-part original series from producer BIG MEDIA exploring some of the world’s most-majestic royal estates through their historic and botanical wonders. ROYAL GARDENS (6x60’), which is currently in production, will air on SBS and SBS on Demand in early 2026. In addition, the series has also been pre-sold to ORF Group for its 3Sat channel in Austria. The announcement was made today by Shirvani Verma, SVP of APAC Sales, BIG Media. From Hampton Court to El … [Read more...] about BIG Media Secures Pre-Buy of Royal Gardens with SBS Australia
Viu and SBS Announce Lee Je-hoon’s Return in Taxi Driver 3
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT platform, and SBS, Korea’s award-winning network, have announced Season 3 of the global hit Taxi Driver, premiering Q4 2025 as a Viu Original worldwide (excluding South Korea and mainland China). Following the record-breaking Season 2, this instalment retains the success of the Korean storytelling franchise while expanding its international production locales and introducing pan-Asian talent. Lee Je-hoon reprises his iconic role as Kim Do-gi, the brilliant … [Read more...] about Viu and SBS Announce Lee Je-hoon’s Return in Taxi Driver 3