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EXCLUSIVE: Fledgling Federation Entertainment-backed German label Glisk has struck its first major talent deal, signing German author Ivar Leon Menger and setting its first three projects, Deadline can reveal. Glisk will create TV versions of two of Menger’s audiobooks – Ghostbox and Monster 1983 – along with a film…

Around The World in 80 Days outfit Federation Entertainment has taken its second stake in a French production company of the year, acquiring 51% of Yves Darondeau and Emmanuel Priou’s March of the Penguins producer Bonne Pioche. The deal covers all production activities, from development to delivery, as well as back…

Federation Entertainment has further expanded its European footprint by setting up in Germany with veteran execs Philipp Steffens and Julie Link. Glisk, a creatively-led production and talent management company, will focus on the creation, production, financing and distribution of high quality originals via a stable…

Federation Entertainment has taken a majority stake in Jean-Yves Robin’s Robin & Co, signaling the first major Euro M&A deal of 2022. Around The World in 80 Days and The Bureau producer Federation is on a growth path that saw it launch a France-based TV and film label with Anonymous Content late last year, set up a…

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. management and production house Anonymous Content is teaming up with Euro firm Federation Entertainment to launch France-based TV and film label Anonymous/Federation. The company is the latest joint venture between True Detective and Mr Robot producer Anonymous and an international firm, joining AC…

Good afternoon International Insiders, Max Goldbart here with the headlines and major talking points of the week. To get this sent to your inbox every Friday, sign up here. South Korean Takeover CJ’s Endeavor: In a deal valuing the equity at almost $1BN, Endeavor Content has sold the majority of its scripted business…

EXCLUSIVE: Major European indie Federation Entertainment is getting into the American market by launching a Los Angeles-based management and production company with a trio of top-tier executives. Animal Federation will act as a subsidiary of Paris-based group Federation, which has credits including The Bureau, Bad Bank…

EXCLUSIVE: Pascal Breton and Lionel Uzan's Federation Entertainment, the production company behind Canal Plus' cult spy series The Bureau, is extending its reach to the UK. The prolific indie player is partnering with former eOne Head of Scripted Polly Williams and former eOne VP of Scripted Arielle Gottlieb to launch…

Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we’ll shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we take a deep dive into Federation Entertainment, the production-sales studio behind Canal Plus’ hit series The Bureau and Netflix…

Paris-based Federation Entertainment has racked up further sales on its Canal+ original espionage series The Bureau, which is airing its fifth series in France this month. The show's latest season has sold to Sundance (US, Canada, UK), SBS (Australia), Rialto( New Zealand), RTBF, VRT and BeTV (Belgium), SVT (Sweden)…

Canada-based WildBrain Television has named Katie Wilson as VP Channels and Curation. Wilson joins from Corus Entertainment where she spent six years as Director of Programming. Based in Toronto, Wilson will be responsible for content and providing editorial direction across WildBrain’s Family Channel, Family CHRGD…

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Wachsberger, former Co-Chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group and the man behind the international success of features such as Twilight, La La Land and John Wick, is moving into TV after teaming with Marseille producer Federation Entertainment. Wachsberger's Picture Perfect Entertainment has…