What Happened
In a significant move, BBC Studios Kids & Family has partnered with UK production company Wheel in Motion and Japan's Kadokawa Corporation to develop a live-action television series based on Eiko Kadono's novel "Kiki's Delivery Service." This marks the property's first live-action television treatment, with 10 half-hour episodes currently in development.
Meanwhile, Insanity Talent Management, the agency behind Maya Jama and Roman Kemp, has hired Lucy Gulliver as Group Partnerships Director. Gulliver joins from Channel 4 and will focus on building brand partnerships.
New Films and Documentaries
Bulgarian director duo Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov are set to premiere their new feature, "Black Money for White Nights," at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film follows an aging couple whose dream trip to St. Petersburg, Russia, is disrupted by the Ukraine invasion.
In other news, Kazakh director Aitore Zholdaskali's solo debut, "Sicko," a hard-boiled crime thriller, is set to screen at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival. The film follows a cash-strapped couple who hatch a get-rich-quick scheme that goes horribly wrong.
France TV Distribution has added the documentary "Building Paris" to its lineup, which offers an immersive view of the City of Light's iconic monuments. The documentary premieres at Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace running June 22-24 in La Rochelle, France.
Key Facts
- What: Live-action series adaptation, partnerships, film premieres, documentary distribution
- Impact: Expanding global entertainment offerings, new partnerships and projects
What Experts Say
"Life has much more to be afraid of" than the violence depicted in "Sicko," says director Aitore Zholdaskali.
Key Numbers
- 10: Number of half-hour episodes in the live-action "Kiki's Delivery Service" series
What Comes Next
As the global entertainment landscape continues to evolve, expect more exciting projects and partnerships to emerge. With a focus on diverse storytelling and innovative production, the future of entertainment looks bright.
What Happened
In a significant move, BBC Studios Kids & Family has partnered with UK production company Wheel in Motion and Japan's Kadokawa Corporation to develop a live-action television series based on Eiko Kadono's novel "Kiki's Delivery Service." This marks the property's first live-action television treatment, with 10 half-hour episodes currently in development.
Meanwhile, Insanity Talent Management, the agency behind Maya Jama and Roman Kemp, has hired Lucy Gulliver as Group Partnerships Director. Gulliver joins from Channel 4 and will focus on building brand partnerships.
New Films and Documentaries
Bulgarian director duo Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov are set to premiere their new feature, "Black Money for White Nights," at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film follows an aging couple whose dream trip to St. Petersburg, Russia, is disrupted by the Ukraine invasion.
In other news, Kazakh director Aitore Zholdaskali's solo debut, "Sicko," a hard-boiled crime thriller, is set to screen at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival. The film follows a cash-strapped couple who hatch a get-rich-quick scheme that goes horribly wrong.
France TV Distribution has added the documentary "Building Paris" to its lineup, which offers an immersive view of the City of Light's iconic monuments. The documentary premieres at Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace running June 22-24 in La Rochelle, France.
Key Facts
- What: Live-action series adaptation, partnerships, film premieres, documentary distribution
- Impact: Expanding global entertainment offerings, new partnerships and projects
What Experts Say
"Life has much more to be afraid of" than the violence depicted in "Sicko," says director Aitore Zholdaskali.
Key Numbers
- 10: Number of half-hour episodes in the live-action "Kiki's Delivery Service" series
What Comes Next
As the global entertainment landscape continues to evolve, expect more exciting projects and partnerships to emerge. With a focus on diverse storytelling and innovative production, the future of entertainment looks bright.