Advanced Television

Electric Entertainment

Electric Entertainment acquires US rights to The Bunker

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the science-fiction horror film The Bunker from Jackrabbit Media. The deal gives Electric all rights in all media in the US and Canada, excluding ship and airline rights. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “The Bunker fits […]

April 24, 2025

Electric Entertainment promotes Kim

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Ben Kim to Head of Development and Acquisitions. In his new role, Kim will continue to lead the development of all scripted TV and feature films, while overseeing the company’s global acquisitions and co-productions. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “Since […]

December 2, 2024

Electric Entertainment promotes Piña to Director of International Distribution and Marketing

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Raul Piña to Director of International Distribution and Marketing. In his new role, Piña will oversee all facets of distribution, sales, and marketing for Electric Entertainment’s content in LatAm, Brazil, and Portugal. In addition, Raul will assist Electric’s domestic arm in the […]

November 14, 2024

Electric Entertainment closes deals for Almost Paradise

Electric Entertainment has closed four new broadcast and digital rights deals across multiple territories for its crime drama Almost Paradise which stars long-time Electric Entertainment collaborator and star, Christian Kane. The deals include Talpa TV for free TV rights in the Netherlands; WAKO Japan for VoD & TV rights; Eleven Entertainment in Korea for pay-TV […]

October 22, 2024

Electric Entertainment closes The Ark, The Librarians deals

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has closed deals in two additional territories, one with Palatin Media and the other with Nova Broadcasting Group. The deals include broadcast and digital rights to seasons 1 and 2 of Electric’s original hit series, The Ark. The announcement was made today by Sonia Mehandjiyska, Head […]

October 21, 2024

Electric Entertainment hires Chamberlain as COO

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has announcd that Barry Chamberlain, former CBS and Paramount executive, has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Chamberlain will lead day-to-day operations, manage department heads and staff, and provide strategic guidance, among other leadership responsibilities. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “Having Barry join our […]

September 11, 2024

Electric Entertainment acquires NA rights to Long December

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the full-length feature film Long December. Written and directed by Thomas Torrey, Long December received wide critical acclaim during its film festival circuit, including a win of the One in A Million Award for Narrative at […]

September 5, 2024

Electric Entertainment announces The Librarians: The Next Chapter for TNT

In a surprise development for fans of the celebrated TV series The Librarians, Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles–based production and distribution company, has revealed news of a spinoff, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, making a triumphant return to its roots at the original broadcaster TNT. Showrunner Dean Devlin commented: “Our comeback to TNT with this […]

August 23, 2024

Electric Entertainment acquires Year of the Fox film

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the 2023 Seattle International Film Festival Official. The deal gives Electric Entertainment all media rights. Directed by Megan Griffiths (Sadie, The Summer I Turned Pretty) and written by Eliza Flug, who also produced alongside Lacey Leavitt Gray […]

February 26, 2024

Johnson named Director of Operations for ElectricNOW

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has brought on Michael Hyon Johnson as Director of Operations for ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Electric Entertainment. The announcement was made today by Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment. Johnson is no stranger to Electric Entertainment, as he spent two years as […]

January 8, 2024