WCF Selects 10 Projects For Funding
At the 27th jury session for the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF), the juries selected 10 film projects for funding. The six films recommended for production funding are Blanco en blanco, Matar a (…)
AMCNI Expands Footprint In Brazil
AMC Networks International (AMCNI) – Latin America is launching its flagship channel AMC on NET and Claro TV in Brazil. This expansion will provide AMCNI Latin America with more than (…)
Up The Ladder: Epix
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer appointed Michael Wright as president of Epix, the premium pay TV network owned by MGM. Wright previously served as the chief executive officer of Amblin Partners. Wright begins in (…)
Nelvana Greenlights ‘D.N.Ace’ For Production
Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana is moving forward with production for the original animated series D.N.Ace. The comedy-adventure series follows 12-year-old Ace Ripley as he learns that he has the ability to manipulate DNA. (…)
9 Story Licenses ‘Wild Kratts’ Season 5 To Discovery Kids LATAM
9 Story Media Group licensed the fifth season of the children’s series Wild Kratts to Discovery Kids Latin America. Wild Kratts originally premiered on PBS Kids in the U.S. in 2011 as well as (…)
Inter Medya Presents ‘Broken Wings’
Inter Medya is launching the new drama series titled Broken Wings (Alas Rotas). Produced by Koliba Film, the series depicts a family left in poverty following their father’s death. Nefise will have (…)
Kew Media Group Acquires Sienna Films
Kew Media Group acquired Toronto-based production company Sienna Films. Founded by Jennifer Kawaja and Julia Sereny, Sienna brings to Kew a diverse slate, including scripted television series such as Cardinal, Ransom, and Diamonds, (…)
Kanal D Int’l Secures LATAM Deals
Kanal D International closed a number of new deals for its slate of dramas. Bolivia’s RedUno acquired a Bidding Farewell, a family drama series that tells of a pediatrician who learns (…)
Starz Adds Four New Docuseries
Starz is adding four new unscripted titles to its Starz Originals portfolio. Six-part series Wrong Man tells the story of three people who were convicted but claim their innocence. Warriors of Liberty City follows (…)
MIP Cancun: ‘Señora Acero’ Prevails With Telemundo
In Cancun, NBCUniversal International Distribution will represent Telemundo Internacional‘s catalog of telenovelas and dramatic biopics. The super series Señora Acero 4 (pictured) continues the journey of Vicenta Acero, the feared “La Coyote,” (…)
