Quintus Nabs Pre-Sales for Docu-Series Duo
Quintus Media, a Berlin-based distribution company, has secured pre-sales for documentary series Evil Knows and Giant Constructions—The World’s Most Spectacular Bridges to France and Switzerland. Evil Knows!, a pop (…)
Orlando Jones Cast in Starz’s “American Gods”
Orlando Jones has signed onto Bryan Fuller’s American Gods. Jones (Madiba, Sleepy Hollow) will play Mr. Nancy, an American version of the African folk hero and talking spider. He is Mr. (…)
Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX’s “America Divided”
Actress Rosario Dawson (Daredevil, Sin City) will join the EPIX limited original documentary series America Divided. Executive produced by Norman Lear, Shonda Rhimes and Common, the docu-series explores narratives (…)
First-Look Deal for Sonar and George Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures
Sonar Entertainment has entered into a first-look deal with Smokehouse Pictures, George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s the independent production company. Under the pact, the company will produce drama and (…)
Vibrant TV Launches on Detroit’s WHNE-TV
Vibrant TV Network has launched on WHNE-TV Detroit. Detroit is the latest terrestrial market for Vibrant TV, reach of 1.4 million households. The network offers English content from around (…)
Latest News: Discop Istanbul to be Discontinued in 2017
Basic Lead, organizer of Disco markets has postponed Discop Istanbul, due to geopolitical tensions, said the company’s general manager, Patrick Zuchowicki, who remarked that “under such circumstances, it is impossible (…)
Up the Ladder: AccuWeather
AccuWeather, has appointed Steven Hickson as CFO. In his management role at AccuWeather, Hickson directs all financial responsibilities and is a member of the company’s executive team. Hickson has previously (…)
“Date in Reverse” Picked Up in U.S.
Loud TV, part of ITV America’s Leftfield Entertainment group, has acquired Armoza Formats’ Date in Reverse for the U.S. market. Originally produced by Israel’s Shenhar Productions and Volley Formats, (…)
A+E Asia’s “Photo Face Off” Returns to HISTORY
The third season of A+E Networks Asia’s original production Photo Face Off is slated to return to HISTORY in the region. The five-episode series, which follows resident photographer (…)
New Summer Slate Unveiled at Makeful
Makeful, a Blue Ant Media multi platform lifestyle brand for the crafting community is kicking off summer with a selection of new series, including Holiday Makeover, an original series (…)