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Leonine
Mediawan to buy Leonine as KKR-backed companies combine
French group Mediawan is to acquire a majority stake in Leonine Studios, the German producer…
Leonine & ex-Constantin MD Koestler launch documentary prodco
Leonine Studios in Germany is bolstering its factual division by launching a new label to…
Mediawan acquires UK docs producer Misfits Entertainment
French group Mediawan has acquired a majority stake in UK-based documentary production firm Misfits Entertainment….
Leonine takes 25% stake in German kids outfit Toon2Tango
German production and distribution group Leonine has snagged its latest investment, this time acquiring a 25.1%…
News round-up: Leonine to sell ‘Troppo’; Endeavor makes FAST move; SF Studios unveils Danish comedy
Leonine to sell Troppo Germany’s Leonine Studios has acquired international distribution rights to 8 x…
News round-up: BBC preps for end of dinosaurs; Leonine & Sky extend deal; UK’s W dates with mates
BBC, PBS, France TV prep for end of dinosaurs The UK’s BBC, France Televisions and…
Mediawan & Leonine buy ‘Doctor Foster’ & ‘Pure’ UK prodco Drama Republic
Mediawan in France and Germany’s Leonine Studios have taken a majority stake in Drama Republic,…
German studio Leonine appoints Hulu & YouTube alum Heather Moosnick to board
Germany’s Leonine Studios has appointed the former SVP of content partnerships at US streamer Hulu…
Leonine’s SEO Entertainment hires Constantin exec as head of development
Fast-growing German production group Leonine has hired Sebastian Heinlein from domestic rival Constantin Entertainment to…
Leonine hires Sky Vision & Sonar alum to head global sales
German outfit Leonine Studios has hired former Sky Vision and Sonar exec Patrick Phelan to…
Germany’s Leonine hires former Red Arrow Studios creative chief Nina Etspueler
Private equity-backed German studio Leonine has hired Red Arrow Studios’ former group creative director Nina…
Discovery Germany to buy Leonine’s Tele 5
Discovery Germany has agreed to acquire Leonine’s entertainment channel Tele 5. The deal also is…
TBI Weekly: How a US private equity firm is betting on Germany
US-based private equity house KKR has had a busy year in Germany. The New York…