Studio71 Germany to produce YouTube creator videos from the Munich Security Conference

12 February 2019

For the first time, five international YouTube creators have been invited to report live from the Munich Security Conference (MSC) – the premier global forum for international security. From February 14-17, Ana Kasparian (USA), Haifa Beseisso (Dubai), Mirko Drotschmann (Germany)…

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Studio71 UK scores BBC commission with three series

12 February 2019

[intro]The three original formats cover fashion sustainability, sexual health and body image and will feature prominent female figures from comedy and the digital space.[/intro] Studio71 has announced production of a trio of factual series commissioned by the BBC. Fashion Conscious,…

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Red Arrow Studios International secures a raft of TV movie deals across Europe

12 February 2019

• German and US TV movies sold to public and commercial broadcasters Red Arrow Studios International has inked a slate of new deals for its portfolio of US and German TV movies across Europe. A two-year output deal has been…

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Israeli public broadcaster KAN recommissions scripted comedy Checkout! from July August Productions

12 February 2019

KAN, Israel’s public broadcaster, has recommissioned July August Productions to produce Season Two of its hit sitcom Checkout! (local title: Cash Register). Checkout! is a behind-the-scenes look at the clash of cultures and characters in a dysfunctional supermarket in a…

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EPIX fires up Slow Burn, produced by Left/Right

10 February 2019

[intro]Six-part docuseries based on the Slate podcast hosted by Leon Neyfakh and produced by Left/Right to air in late 2019.[/intro] Premium network EPIX has greenlit Slow Burn, a six-episode docuseries based on the hit podcast of the same name. From…

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Gravitas Ventures acquires JK Simmons and Sebastian Stan drama I’m Not Here

8 February 2019

[intro]I'm Not Here set to hit theaters and on demand March 8[/intro] Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to I’m Not Here, starring Academy Award-winner JK Simmons, Sebastian Stan, Maika Monroe, Mandy Moore, and Max Greenfield. Directed by Michelle Schumacher,…

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Watersprite Film Festival announces nominated short films

8 February 2019

The Watersprite Film Festival, one of the world’s largest international festivals dedicated to short films created by students, has announced its shortlist of nominated films. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019, the festival runs from March 7 – 10, 2019…

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Studio71 set for NewFronts 2019

8 February 2019

Studio71, the global media company and premium content studio, will once again present at this year’s Digital Content NewFronts (April 29 – May 3) in New York City. Organized by the Interactive Advertising Bureau, the NewFronts have become a fixture…

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10Fold develops Around the World in 80 Games starring Fortune Feimster for TruTV

7 February 2019

10Fold is developing a new show for US cable channel TruTV. Around the World in 80 Games (wt) is a new unscripted comedy in partnership with comedian Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project). Feimster will star in the half-hour show, in…

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While You Were Out from Half Yard scheduled for March launch on TLC and HGTV

7 February 2019

The relaunched new series of While You Were Out, produced by Half Yard Productions, is set for a March 16 premiere on TLC and HGTV in the US (9pm ET/PT). The first co-production between TLC and HGTV since the merger…

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