The Female Themed Controversial Movie

That Has Garnered $20M US Domestic In Six

Months Starts Its International Push At AFM

Ashley Bratcher 

The subject matter of abortion is very controversial on many different fronts and runs across the fabric of society from religious, cultural, financial, emotional impact on an individual, both men and women, the family and the ultimate question and issue - choice. Unplanned  is the true story of one woman's journey of transformation. Abby Johnson was one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the US, where she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women about their reproductive choices. In most countries worldwide females make up a share of the population between 49 and 51 percent (within one percentage point of parity). What is astounding is that in America where views on religion, sex, color, and culture can be so widely polarized, Unplanned the movie had a US20.Millon take at the domestic box office, and 250,000 DVD’s sold, and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Unplanned stars Ashley Bratcher, and is directed by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, the writers/co-producers of God’s Not Dead which has grossed * $64,667,874 worldwide. After reading Abby Johnson’s best-selling book Unplanned , Cary and Chuck were moved to bring the inspiring true story to the big screen, giving voice to a woman who has been on both sides of the abortion conversation. Unplanned is a drama based on the eye-opening look inside the abortion industry from a woman who was once its most passionate advocate. * source Box Office Mojo

Wild Mountain Thyme A Bonfire

Blazing Through The Night

Medialink Group Underpins The Gigantosaurus

Brand In South East Asia 

Paris and Hong Kong based Cyber Group Studios, the French independent producer and distributor of animated television series’ and movies for kids and families, has appointed Medialink Animation International Limited, a subsidiary of HK listed company, Medialink Group Limited (stock code: 2230.HK), as licensing agency for preschool animation IP, Gigantosaurus . This deal will strengthen the exposure of the Gigantosaurus IP and create new licensing opportunities across Southeast Asia: Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Noletta Chiu, Executive Director of Medialink Group Limited , says: “ Gigantosaurus is the perfect pre-school brand for licensing. Both boys and girls love it very much. We are excited to work together with Cyber Group Studios . Bruno Danzel D’Aumont, International Licensing and Marketing at Cyber Group Studios, adds: “ Gigantosaurus is a global brand with an ambitious merchandise licensing program. We are delighted to work with Medialink as licensing agent in South East Asia. Medialink has a talented team with a strong experience and great expertise in the licensing business and retail development. I am confident that they will contribute to the success of Gigantosaurus in all product categories.”

With Short Firm Content In High Demand Abu Dhabi

Extends 30 % Cash Rebate To This Growing Sector

Abu Dhabi Film Commission’s 30% cash rebate now offers companies looking to shoot short-form content, such as TV commercials, express access on production and post-production spend. Her Excellency Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Vice Chair of twofour54 , (pictured above) said: “Rapid advances in technology and changes in society have transformed the media industry, creating new platforms and new trends in consumption. With more and more people consuming content on their mobiles, short-form productions are in high demand. Now, companies producing short-form content can benefit from an express process for rebate. The upgraded process approves storyboards within two days and issues interim certificates within five days. Thanks to the expertise, innovation and facilities on offer in Abu Dhabi to production companies, they can produce quality short-form content tailored to today’s market with the added benefit of one of the industry’s most generous financial incentives.” As well as TV commercials, the rebate is applicable to feature films, television dramas and series, documentaries, and telemovies shot in Abu Dhabi; as well as post-production, digital content services, visual effects (PDV) services for projects shot inside or outside Abu Dhabi. It also applies on travel and accommodation. In the six years since the launch of the rebate, Abu Dhabi has seen significant demand, with more than 80 major productions benefiting from the incentive.