The Kardashians go global with All3Media – World Report

All3Media International will handle worldwide distribution of Optomen's two-part documentary series "The Kardashians: A Billion Dollar Dynasty.” The series, which bowed to Channel 4 in the UK last week, chronicles how the Kardashians have worked to exploit every potential setback and turn them into lucrative opportunities. With a combined social network of two billion people on Instagram and Twitter, the Kardashians are one of the most influential families of the modern era. The series presents a story of how they became one of the most recognized brands in the world, changed the face of social media and achieved immense wealth. It also features "The Hills" reality stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt, People magazine editor Larry Hacket and E! founder Larry Namer and Kardashian managers.

Optomen CEO Nick Hornby said: "With many people recording for the first times, the series is the first to tell the full story of the Kardashians, from Kim's sex tape to the White House, and their particular genius for always staying in the spotlight.

Rachel Job, Senior VP Unscripted at All3Media International, added: "The documentary of Optomen is told with impressive journalistic rigor, with incredible archival footage and new insights from high-profile contributors, offering an illuminating and unbiased view of Kardashian's journey to unprecedented fame and influence, which, we are some, will have immense global appeal.

Award-winning documentary "(K)nox: The Rob Knox Story", about the murder of Harry L' Potter actor Robert Knox will air exclusively on ITVX from February 23.

In 2008, 18-year-old Rob Knox was stabbed to death just days after filming his breakthrough role as Marcus Belby in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. Years later, knife crime remains a serious problem not just in the UK but around the world. The documentary features interviews with Harry Potter family, friends and cast including Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, Tom Felton, David Yates, Dani Harmer and Blake Harrison, and includes archival interviews with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. The film takes a closer look at Rob's life before his untimely death and follows the police investigation into the case and the perpetrator's ultimate conviction, delivering an anti-knife crime message.

"(K)nox: The Rob Knox Story" is directed by Aaron Truss, produced by The Rob Knox Foundation (Colin Knox) ​​and Nick Kenton. Executive producers are Aaron Truss and Joe Acres. Koulla Anastasi is executive producer for Woodcut International.

NBCUniversal Formats' hit franchise, The Real Housewives expands across South Africa with Multichoice partners. "The Real Housewives of Gqeberha" is the fifth local version of the format to be launched in the country. Set in the city formerly known as Port Elizabeth, the new series will premiere on Multichoice and M-Net entertainment channel 1Magic on February 3. It is produced by GOAT Originals. Attendees include event planner Norma Nicol, MC Buli G. Ngomane, mother and socialite Liz, salon owner Unathi Faku and mother and fashion industry practitioner Ashleigh Mather.

"The Real Housewives of Durban", produced by Let It Rain Films, returns for season 3 on Multichoice Showmax's SVOD platform on February 1st. Durban's new cast includes TV presenter, producer and writer Maria Valaskatzis, musician and actress Mbali Ngiba, and HR consultant and events manager Slindile Wendy Ndlovu who join former cast members Annie Mthembu, Jojo Robinson, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo.

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