Up The Ladder: WBITVP
Following the launch of its new production label in Italy earlier this year, Warner Bros. International Television Production has appointed Pierangelo Marano as head of Entertainment, taking creative and strategic (…)
‘The Hunt’ Commissioned in Germany
A celebrity version of Seven.One Studios International’s reality competition “The Hunt” (w/t) has been commissioned by Joyn and ProSieben in Germany.
This new version of the format is being produced by (…)
ATV Inks European Sales for “The Nightfall”
Istanbul-based ATV Distribution has secured new licensing agreements for drama series “The Nightfall” (Bir Gece Masalı) in Romania, Spain, Bosnia, and Hungary.
Starring Burak Deniz and Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun, The Nightfall follows the story of Mahir, (…)
Holiday Film ‘Heart Full of Hope’ Wraps Production
The holiday film “Heart Full of Hope,” produced by Nicole Mendez, executive director of the Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation, and Suzanne DeLaurentiis, has just wrapped production.
The film, written by Tricia Aurand (…)
FilmRise and Shout! Form Radial Entertainment
New York-based FilmRise has been acquired by U.S. private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management, which has merged it with existing portfolio company Shout! Studios.
The combined company, Radial Entertainment, is a (…)
ORF Unveils New Mystery Series “Jones”
Austria’s ORF-Enterprise has added new limited mystery series “Jones” to its slate. Produced by Caracol Studios in Portugal, “Jones” will be broadcast on RTP in Portugal, with filming scheduled for (…)
Shake-up at Cinecittá
Chiara Sbarigia, president of the Rome, Italy-based Cinecittá Studios, resigned after four years from her role as head of the state-owned entertainment group.
VideoAge met Sbarigia on June 21, 2025 at the (…)
Thirtyfour Media Expands Collective
Thirtyfour Media – the indie production community championing independent European creative labels – has added two new partners to its fold: Norway’s The Oslo Company and Belgium’s Sputnik Media.
The Oslo (…)
Dash Pictures Unveils Five Unscripted Titles
U.K. indie Dash Pictures unveiled five unscripted titles in production as part of its 2025 line-up.
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols, produced in association with National Geographic, brings (…)
Banijay Inks ‘Once Upon a Time…’ Sales
Banijay Kids & Family is representing global distribution rights for the edutaining saga “Once Upon a Time…”, following the majority acquisition of French animation company Procidis last year.
Produced by Procidis, (…)
