Radial Entertainment Grows Presence Around The Globe With Three New International Content Deals

Radial Entertainment and FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment company, announced the acquisition of exclusive digital distribution rights to a library of 15 romance and holiday films from Studio TF1 America, targeting Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Latin America. Additionally, the company is expanding its distribution rights for its original true-crime series, "Millionaire Murders," acquired from Sphere Abacus, to include Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, as well as the expansion of rights for the historical drama series “Medici,” licensed from Bruder Releasing Inc (BRI), which will now include the U.K., Ireland, and Spain, in addition to USA, Canada, and Caribbean. The announcement was made by Jonitha Keymore, SVP of Content Acquisitions at Radial Entertainment.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have concluded this deal with Filmrise and Radial,” said Anna Budashevskaya, Vice President, Sales of Studio TF1.  “Filmrise’s strength in digital distribution makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our global footprint. We’re especially excited to bring our feel-good and ever-popular movies to audiences in German-speaking Europe and Latin America, where we see strong demand for this kind of uplifting content.”

Keymoore comments, “We’re constantly seeking compelling content that connects with audiences around the world. True crime and historical drama series continue to captivate viewers and we’re also seeing a growing demand for uplifting, feel-good films that offer hope and inspiration.”

Jaimi West from 'Millionaire Murders' producer Phoenix Television comments, “Our true-crime programs have universal appeal, showcasing a blend of intrigue and innovation. We are thrilled Radial Entertainment is extending the reach of this compelling series that we're incredibly proud of."

“Bruder Releasing, Inc. (BRI) is proud to represent the hit series Medici, produced in Italy and starring Dustin Hoffman. We are excited to work with Radial Entertainment and FilmRise due to their leadership in our industry, and we look forward to bringing quality content to viewers around the world,” stated Marc Bruder (BRI).

Radial Entertainment and FilmRise will now bring the gripping true-crime series, "Millionaire Murders" (10 x 60), to audiences in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The series delves into shocking cases of wealthy individuals whose lives are tragically cut short under mysterious and often sinister circumstances, combining investigative storytelling with high production values to captivate viewers.

In addition, all three seasons of “Medici,” (24 x 60) will now be available to viewers in the U.K., Ireland, and Spain. A dramatic saga set during the Italian Renaissance, the series stars two-time Academy Award®-winner Dustin Hoffman (“Tootsie,” “Rain Man”) as the patriarch Giovanni and Golden Globe® Award-winner Richard Madden (“Bodyguard,” “Game of Thrones”) as his son Cosimo. The series follows Cosimo who finds himself thrust into a leading role in his wealthy and powerful family of bankers when his father Giovanni suddenly dies. 

Reel One’s library of holiday and romance films, celebrated for their heartwarming and family-friendly themes, will be available in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Latin America. Known for delivering timeless tales of love, hope, and festive cheer, these films resonate with a broad demographic and add universal appeal to FilmRise’s diverse content offerings.

About FilmRise

FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment company, is a New York City-based film & television studio and operator of an industry leading network of 700+ FAST channels and ad-supported streaming apps. FilmRise distributes content worldwide, invests in original content and works with digital creators to help monetize their libraries in the streaming space. Founded in 2012 by veteran producers and financiers Danny Fisher, Jack Fisher and Alan Klingenstein, FilmRise is a recognized market leader and innovator at the forefront of analytics-led content acquisition and distribution.
 
FilmRise holds a leading footprint across FAST and AVOD as well as a library of over 30,000 movies and episodes across genres including drama, action, classic television, true crime, British, horror, sci-fi, comedy, holiday and many more.
 
Television series include Gordon Ramsay’s HELL'S KITCHEN and KITCHEN NIGHTMARES; reality hit CHEATERS; classic series such as the iconic THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW and Westerns THE RIFLEMAN and DEATH VALLEY DAYS; Canadian hit drama HEARTLAND; iconic British dramas including PRIME SUSPECT starring Helen Mirren, MIDSOMER MURDERS, DOC MARTIN and the Emmy-winning UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS; true crime favorites FORENSIC FILES and UNSOLVED MYSTERIES; and more.
 
Films include THE ILLUSIONIST starring EDWARD NORTON; Spirit Award-nominated drama DRIVEWAYS, featuring Academy Award nominee Hong Chau; THE SHORT HISTORY OF THE LONG ROAD, featuring Grammy-winning singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter; indie comedy classic PARTY GIRL starring Parker Posey; and documentary feature THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. MELISSA directed by Sabrina Van Tassel.
 
FilmRise original television productions include true crime series BLOODLINE DETECTIVES HOSTED BY NANCY GRACE, KILLERS CAUGHT ON CAMERA, MURDERED AT FIRST SIGHT, I’M RELATED TO A KILLER and feature film documentary MISSING FROM FIRE TRAIL ROAD which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival in NYC.  FilmRise is an innovative leader in the creator space, releasing content by creator superstars including PRESTON & BRIANNA, UNSPEAKABLE, and the viral sensation HOT ONES.  For more information, please visit FilmRise.com.
 
About Radial Entertainment

Radial Entertainment is a newly formed global entertainment company, operating the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. As a premier content distribution studio, Radial Entertainment boasts a diverse library of over 70,000 movies and episodes—making it one of the largest independent catalogs in the industry. The company delivers high-quality entertainment across all major consumer platforms, including FAST channels, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, physical product, theatrical film and more. Its programming spans a wide range of genres, including true crime, reality, animation, action, westerns, award-winning titles, classics, medical, food, U.K. content, cult classics, and horror.