twofour54 Backs Gaming Developer Unnyhog
Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 has taken a stake in cross-platform gaming start-up, Unnyhog. Unnyhog recently developed UnnyWorld, a massive multiplayer online game based in a fantasy world. Mobile gaming is(…)
Headline Keynotes for MIPFormats Unveiled
The three headline keynotes at MIPFormats 2016 will be industry veteran Gary Carter, Newen content chief Bibiane Godfroid, and President International; ITV Studios Maria Kyriacou will be the three headline keynotes for the TV(…)
BBC Four Commissions “Skinhead” Special
U.K.-based independent production company 7 Wonder has landed a commission for BBC Four to produce Skinhead. The hour-long special features director, DJ and musician Don Letts as he shares his personal(…)
SPT Invests In Fable Pictures
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has taken a minority stake in Faye Ward’s production company Fable Pictures. The deal will see SPT distributing high-end drama series with an eye for(…)
Pre-sales for Julian Fellowes’ “Doctor Thorne”
Hat Trick International has pre-sold miniseries Doctor Thorne. Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey, Gosford Park) adapted the period drama from Anthony Trollope’s novels. The costume drama, which has been licensed for(…)
“Marry Me Now” Arrives in Two Countries
FremantleMedia has picked up Armoza Formats’ factual entertainment format Marry Me Now in France. In addition, an undisclosed Australian company has taken the show for development. These deals follow(…)
“Douglas Family Gold” to Premiere on Oxygen
Docu-series Douglas Family Gold is set to premiere in Oxygen, Wednesday, May 25 at 10 pm ET. The show follows Gabby Douglas, who became the first black woman in(…)
Studio71 Expands Comedy Roster With Just For Laughs Partnership
Studio71, the multichannel network of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, has inked a deal to increase its online presence with comedy producer Just For Laughs Group. Studio71 and Just For Laughs Group(…)
First Look Deal for Chris Deaux and eOne
Entertainment One (eOne) has entered into an overall first-look deal with veteran reality television producer Chris Deaux and his new company, Two Fifteen West Entertainment. As part of the(…)
Soccer SVOD Service FuboTV Raises $15 Million, Led by 21st Century Fox, Sky
21st Century Fox and U.K. satellite TV operator Sky have invested in web-based soccer subscription-video service FuboTV. The growing startup has raised $15 million in Series B funding, with(…)









