Australian broadcaster SBS has picked up a slew of scripted series and films after extending its multi-year licensing partnership with Munich-based Beta Group. Under the agreement, SBS gains access to multiple titles from Beta’s catalogue on an annual basis, with this latest batch including 12 x 60-minute period drama event series Sisi from Story House […]
Beta launches Spanish prodco Germany’s Beta Group has expanded its production activities in Spain by founding Beta Fiction Spain. The new arm will produce TV series and feature films, as well as offering production services and act as a theatrical distribution arm in Spain. It is being led by Mercedes Gamero, the former GM of […]
Germany’s Beta Group has named long-time executive Oliver Bachert to lead its global sales efforts. Bachert, who joined the company more than two decades ago, becomes chief distribution officer at the company, having most recently been EVP of international sales & acquisitions. His remit in the newly created role includes oversight of Beta’s distribution business, […]
French drama event Series Mania Forum has linked up with Germany’s Beta Group on a new €100,000 ($110,000) creative initiative focused on film directors moving into TV series. The Seriesmakers scheme is designed to support talents working on a new scripted series and will offer two of 10 selected projects a €50,000 grant each. Teams […]
