Todd Hoffman


Germany’s Tele Munchen buys into US prodco

Germany’s Tele München Group has bought a stake in US rights broker and producer Storied Media Group. The deal, financial terms of which were not discussed, hands Munich-based TMG an undefined equity stake in SMG, which has sold more than 60 TV and film projects in just over three years since launch. The investment is […]

Discovery, Sky trade barbs as channel deadline looms

Discovery and Sky have both upped the ante in the bitter carriage dispute that will see twelve Discovery nets pulled from the pay TV platform this week unless a last-minute deal can be reached. Sky said over the weekend that Discovery has demanded almost £1 billion (US$1.25 billion) for its portfolio of channels. Discovery, meanwhile, […]

Gold Rush star debuts prodco with Prodigal drama

The star and creator of Discovery Channel reality series Gold Rush will go mining for success in television production after launching his own company. Todd Hoffman has created Gold Standard TV, and LA-based indie prodco and finance company that will aim to make three to four scripted and unscripted shows per year. Hoffman is best […]