Reel One Acquires Philip K Dick Novella ‘Second Variety’
Reel One Entertainment acquired the screen rights for Philip K. Dick’s novella Second Variety. David Titcher is attached as showrunner. The novella tells the story of war and technology in a(…)
Sonar Enters Production on ‘Go Away, Unicorn!’
Sonar Entertainment started production on its new kids’ series Go Away, Unicorn!, set for a U.S. and Canadian debut in fall 2018. The series, based on a children’s book written and(…)
HISTORY’s ‘100 Days to Victory’ Begins Production
Electric Pictures and Bristow Global Media began production on 100 Days to Victory. The two-part docudrama has been commissioned by Corus Entertainment’s HISTORY in Canada, Foxtel’s The History Channel in Australia and New(…)
DISCOP Johannesburg’s Next Gen Program Focuses On Producers
DISCOP Johannesburg 2017 is committed to assisting independent producers with its The Next Gen Program, which runs concurrent with the market and features speakers and industry experts from major corporations,(…)
Up The Ladder: Bloom Media
Bloom Media promoted Ryan D. Friscia to vice president, Finance. Friscia previously served as director, Finance. In his new position, Friscia will be responsible with overseeing all financial aspects of(…)
Simon Pollock Launches Media And Entertainment Firm
Simon Pollock launched Simon Pollock & Co., a global media and entertainment firm that specializes in senior level executive search. An industry veteran, Pollock has served the past 25 years(…)
9 Story Expands Licensing Program For ‘Peg + Cat’
9 Story Media Group is expanding its global licensing program for its animated preschool series Peg + Cat. After partnering with Ypsilon Licensing for Spain and Portugal, the Peg + Cat brand has(…)
Starz Greenlights Drama Series ‘Sweetbitter’
Starz greenlit the scripted drama Sweetbitter, ordering six half-hour episodes. Based on the novel of the same name by Stephanie Danler, Sweetbitter follows 22-year-old Tess who works at a downtown restaurant in New(…)
Mondo TV CEO Speaks At Henan Animation Industry Conference
Mondo TV CEO, Matteo Corradi, appeared at the Henan Animation Industry conference, which took place on September 20 in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, China. Organized as part of(…)
CBSSI Rolls Out New Sales For TV Formats
CBS Studios International announced a number of first time licensing deals for its TV formats. CBSSI licensed Wheel of Fortune to EAP Broadcasting Company in Sri Lanka and Kurdmax TV in Iraqi(…)







