Tesco-owned Blinkbox ramps up kids programming
By Peter White for TMI Vision Tesco-owned digital platform Blinkbox is aggressively moving into the kids space with a raft of deals with distributors including eOne, Aardman, Lionsgate and Cookie Jar. The subscription-free streaming service has picked up rights to …
eOne to Acquire Alliance Films
TORONTO – Entertainment One Ltd. announced plans Friday to acquire Alliance Films, a leading independent film distributor in Canada, Britain and Spain, for approximately $225 million. Completion of the transaction would establish eOne as the largest independent film distributor in …
Variety: eOne Financing Savvy a Boost For TV
By Cynthia Littleton for Variety Barely 3 years old, the Los Angeles-based TV arm of indie Entertainment One has made a mark in the network and cable biz by bringing to the table that most precious commodity: financing. eOne Television, …
Stars To Shine At MIPCOM 2011
From TheStreet.com MIPCOM 2011 is preparing to welcome a galaxy of internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities who will join the largest TV industry gathering in Cannes and grace the red carpet at MIPCOM’s Opening Night Party. Holding a …
FanTrust Clients Shine at the 2011 Gemini Awards
FanTrust congratulates our winning clients who took home some serious hardware this week from the 26th Annual Gemini Awards. Call Me Fitz, produced and distributed by eOne Television International, walked away with six Gemini’s for Best Sound and Best Picture …
Entertainment One Signals Dawn of a New Era
Entertainment One, the distribution company behind the Twilight movies, today pinned its hopes on live digital streaming of movies to combat falling DVD sales. E1 announced a five-year deal with film rental website LoveFilm which will allow subscribers to watch …
Television Sans Borders is eOne's Mantra
Canada’s Entertainment One Television (eOne TV) has seen meteoric growth since it came into being in 2008, guiding once lame duck skeins like “Haven” to international success thanks to its knack for tailoring deals to fit content and to parent …