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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Red Arrow Studios International scores trio of sales for hit crime drama Bosch in France and German-speaking territories

6 February 2019

Red Arrow Studios International has secured new sales for acclaimed crime drama Bosch (40 x 45’) in the German-speaking markets and France. Turner has acquired seasons one to three for TNT Serie in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while SRF in…

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Studio71 France joins new TF1 group digital division UNIFY

6 February 2019

TF1 group in France is bringing together its collection of digital companies into one business called UNIFY. UNIFY will include Studio71 France, part of global media company and premium content studio Studio71, led by Reza Izad and based in LA,…

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TLC announces groundbreaking wedding series and event Say Yes to the Dress America from Half Yard Productions

5 February 2019

[intro]Premiering in January 2020, new series will feature one bride from every state across the US for the ultimate group wedding ceremony officiated by TLC bridal expert Randy Fenoli.[/intro] TLC, the leading destination for weddings, announced today that they will…

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RedSeven to produce major new primetime competition Superhero Germany

5 February 2019

German channel ProSieben has commissioned RedSeven Entertainment to produce major new physical event competition Superhero Germany (wt). Everyday women and men who are amateur athletes and work-out fans and who love competition, are tasked with pushing themselves to their limits…

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