Natalie Lawley, MD at Escapade Media, discusses how the pandemic has impacted the Sydney-based distributor and reveals the company’s new slate of factual titles, which are being showcased as part of C21’s Content Australia On Demand.

The documentary was sold to AMC Networks International Southern Europe’s channels Odisea/Odisseia for Spain and Portugal by Escapade’s agent LUK Internacional.

Escapade Media has confirmed broadcast deals for BIG vs SMALL with AMC Networks International Southern Europe’s channels Odisea/Odisseia for Spain and Portugal.

Italian director Marco Bellocchio’s (pictured above) new feature Marx Can Wait screens in the Cannes premiere Official Selection tonight. Marco Bellocchio is also the second guest of honor along with Jody Foster to be presented with the Honorary Palme d’or during Cannes 2021. Marco Bellocchio's Honorary Palme d’or which he will receive on closing night is a tribute to his unique body of work that has marked contemporary cinema with potency and freedom.

Natalie Lawley, the managing director of Escapade Media, tells TV Real about how the company has seen a rise in content that appeals to family audiences, the type that provides entertainment but is also informative. “The travel and lifestyle genres have also risen in demand, allowing audiences to travel vicariously within the Covid-19 world we are currently living in,” says Lawley. “This genre also inspires future planning, invites viewers to cook new recipes and try other activities within this restricted world.”

DEVO, which formed in Akron back in 1973, is one of 16 nominees up for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.

“We are, and will continue to be, immensely proud to be the home of Devo and will be rallying this great community to help them achieve the recognition they deserve,” Akron, Ohio, Mayor Dan Horrigan said

Australia-based distributor Escapade Media has hired Stephen White, the former VP and MD for Asia Pacific at CBS Paramount International Television. Working as a consultant, White will take over the management of Escapade’s completed content across Australia, New Zealand and Canada from MD Natalie Lawley. In addition, he will oversee the development of the firm’s premium drama series and consult on scripted projects in development across multiple territories. Escapade director Anthony Mrsnik said: “We are so pleased to be working with Stephen to take our premium content to the market and audiences. Stephen’s passion and knowledge will be an excellent addition to the company.” White added: “It is an exciting time for television production across all genres and Escapade’s growing slate is compelling for both local and overseas markets.” Among the dramas in development is Undocumented (10×30’), which follows Bonnie, a law-abiding Australian who finds out she is undocumented while living in New York. She must build a new life from scratch with no bank account or social security number. The script is by Melbourne-born, NY-based Laura Bray. Alex Alexander of Sydney-based prodco 412 Entertainment will produce. The finished slate includes Devolution: A Devo Theory, lifestyle series Back to Nature and surfing doc Big vs Small.   White formed Stadium Consultancy after leaving ViacomCBS last June after 12 years with the studio. As well as overseeing sales across the Asia Pacific, he was involved in the acquisition of Australia’s Network 10 and the launch of digital channel Eleven, a joint venture.

Escapade Media has signed a consultancy cope with Stephen White, previously managing director and senior VP of shopper relations for the Asia Pacific for CBS.