President and co-founder of Studio71 Dan Weinstein exits the company to pursue new career opportunities

20 October 2020

Dan Weinstein, President and co-founder of Studio71 is exiting, effective November 1, after 13 years to pursue new career opportunities. Weinstein has played an integral role in building Studio71, ensuring that the company has successfully pivoted and thrived over the…

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Netflix commissions major new international drama series Midnight at the Pera Palace from Karga Seven Pictures Turkey

20 October 2020

Netflix has announced an ambitious new Netflix Original drama series titled Midnight at the Pera Palace, produced by Karga Seven Pictures Turkey, the Turkish production outfit of award-winning LA-based production company Karga Seven Pictures. The eight-episode Turkish language series has…

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SAT.1 picks up 5 Senses for Love from Redseven

20 October 2020

SAT.1 has commissioned Redseven Entertainment's new social experiment format 5 Senses for Love – Heirate Dein Blind Date (5 Senses for Love - Marry Your Blind Date), and the show is currently in production. In this original new dating show,…

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HGTV takes One Week to Sell from Left/Right

19 October 2020

HGTV in the US has commissioned new docu-design series One Week to Sell (wt) from Left/Right. One Week to Sell (wt) follows interior designer Taylor Spellman as she transforms unsold homes into red hot properties. Taylor and her team are tasked with creating personalized…

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Studio71 names Adam Boorstin and Matt Crowley as new Co-CEOs; Reza Izad appointed Chairman

15 October 2020

Studio71 has announced that Adam Boorstin, COO, and Matt Crowley, CRO, will be upped to Co-CEOs of the company, effective November 1. Reza Izad, current CEO and co-founder of Studio71, will become Chairman of the company. 2020 has proven to…

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Gravitas Ventures acquires Stella Hopkins’ directorial debut Elyse starring Anthony Hopkins

15 October 2020

Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights to distribute Stella Hopkins’ directorial debut, Elyse. The drama, also written by Stella Hopkins, stars Anthony Hopkins, Lisa Pepper, Aaron Tucker, Tara Arroyave, Fran Tucker, Anthony Apel, Julieta Oritiz, and Danny Jacobs. Elyse…

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Studio71 and Paradiso launch new podcast Love Under Lockdown

15 October 2020

Studio71 US has partnered with international podcast studio Paradiso for the launch of Love Under Lockdown, a six episode audio diary series following four real-life couples who are navigating the highs and lows of quarantining together amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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DMAX picks up Die Modellbauer – Das Miniatur Wunderland from Redseven

14 October 2020

DMAX has commissioned new four part series Die Modellbauer - Das Miniatur Wunderland from Redseven Entertainment, set to premiere in November. Since opening in 2001, the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg's historic warehouse district has become a tourist magnet. Attracting over…

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Gravitas acquires Stanley Tony action film Vanguard starring Jackie Chan

14 October 2020

Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights to the Stanley Tong and Jackie Chan action film, Vanguard. Directed by Stanley Tong, Vanguard marks the ninth collaboration with the director and Jackie Chan. Vanguard is a globe-trotting story filmed in London,…

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CPL’s Married at First Sight UK scores high ratings for Channel 4

9 October 2020

Married at First Sight UK, produced by CPL Productions, returned for its fifth season with strong ratings when it premiered on October 6 on Channel 4 in the UK. The season premiere averaged 1.624m viewers and peaked at 2.335m, making…

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