NEW YORK: Lydia Hampson, producer of Fleabag, sat down with World Screen Newsflash’s Anna Carugati to discuss the critically acclaimed six-part scripted show, which is part of the all3media International catalog.
Read More »Simon Fuller Adapting Norwegian Teen Drama for American Audiences
LOS ANGELES: Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment is producing an English-language version of the hit NRK teen drama Shame for the U.S. and Canada.
Read More »Strike Back Revived at Cinemax, Sky
LOS ANGELES/LONDON: The action drama Strike Back is returning to Cinemax and Sky 1, revived with a brand-new cast.
Read More »Sherlock: The Final Problem to Screen in U.S. Cinemas
NEW YORK: BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events are giving Sherlock: The Final Problem a theatrical release in the U.S. for an exclusive two-night run.
Read More »SPA Calls for SVODs to Commission More Australian Content
SYDNEY: Screen Producers Australia (SPA) is urging SVOD services to "contribute their fair share" to the Australian production industry by commissioning more local content.
Read More »ZED & CuriosityStream Ink Distribution Deal
PARIS: ZED has entered into an international distribution agreement with CuriosityStream covering select recent and forthcoming productions.
Read More »Discovery Invests in LatAm/U.S. Hispanic Digital Outfit
MIAMI: Discovery Communications has invested in Batanga Media, a digital media and content company focused on Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, and has inked a strategic partnership with the venture.
Read More »Global Sales for Vegas Rat Rods & Other Factual Titles
TORONTO: More than 150 hours of factual programming and documentaries, including the third season of Vegas Rat Rods, have been licensed across Europe, LatAm and beyond in a series of deals closed by Proper Rights.
Read More »Video Interview with SIX’s Walton Goggins & Barry Sloane
NEW YORK: Walton Goggins and Barry Sloane met with World Screen Newsflash’s Mansha Daswani to discuss SIX and the physical and mental preparation the series required. Watch the interview here.
Read More »Astro’s eSports Service Expands to Australia
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro's eSports and gaming entertainment channel eGG Network has launched in Australia via Fetch TV.
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