Amid the coronavirus pandemic, pubcasters around the world have stepped up their engagement with audiences of all ages across a range of broadcast and online services—and viewers are turning to public media in record numbers for the trusted news and reliable information that is their hallmark.
Kristin Brzoznowski
Netflix to Release Michelle Obama Doc
April 28, 2020
Netflix has unveiled Becoming, a brand-new documentary that looks into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama that is set for release on May 6.
Ruptly Backs New Project from Virtual Collective of 250-Plus Filmmakers
April 24, 2020
A virtual collective of over 250 filmmakers, led by Muse Storytelling, has released a collaborative film designed to spread hope during the current coronavirus pandemic with the support of donated archive footage from Ruptly and its global distribution platform.
Endemol Shine Italy Producing COVID-19 Doc for Mediaset
April 24, 2020
Endemol Shine Group's team in Italy has been commissioned by Mediaset to produce #rEsistiamo, a one-off special documenting COVID-19 through the eyes of the Italian people.
IWC Preps Shelf Isolation for BBC Scotland
April 23, 2020
IWC, a Banijay Group company, has been commissioned to make Shelf Isolation, featuring tips on what to read, watch and listen to, for BBC Scotland.
Half Yard Produces The Big Fat Wedding Walk for Lifetime
April 23, 2020
Half Yard Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company, has produced the new event series The Big Fat Wedding Walk for Lifetime.
Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse in BBC Studios First-Look Deal
April 20, 2020
Mindhouse Productions, founded by filmmakers Louis Theroux, Arron Fellows and Nancy Strang, has secured a first-look distribution deal with BBC Studios.
ZDF & M-Net Pick Up COVID-19 Doc Series
April 20, 2020
Cactus Tree Entertainment has entered into a co-production partnership with RMI (Re:Source Media Inc.) for a documentary series on the coronavirus, Covid-19: The Ripple Effect, which has presold to ZDF for Germany as well as M-Net for Africa.
Nat Geo & Imagine Prep Doc on José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen
April 17, 2020
National Geographic Documentary Films is working with Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries on a new doc about renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen as they rebuild nations in the wake of disaster.
FilmRise Picks Up Streaming Rights for MythBusters, Deadly Women
April 17, 2020
FilmRise has acquired select international streaming rights for the science entertainment show MythBusters and the true-crime series Deadly Women from Beyond Distribution.