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Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: German major Leonine is extending its long-term partnership with LA-based industry vet Thomas Augsberger and his Eden Rock Media banner via a multi-year consulting deal.Eden Rock Media will continue to advise Leonine on licensing U.S.-produced features and series for German-speaking territories and continue to work on third party TV acquisitions for Leonine’s English-language international sales division.The new agreement is the latest iteration of Augsberger’s 22-year partnership with the media company that initially began with TMG, which was acquired by KKR-backed Leonine two years ago.Starting in Cannes 2019, Augsberger worked with Leonine’s CEO Fred Kogel, COO Dr.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorDiscovery has acquired the German free-to-air entertainment channel Tele5 from Leonine for an undisclosed fee.The deal also includes a “long-term” content agreement, which gives Discovery Germany access to Leonine’s library of fictional content. Regulatory approval will be required for the deal to be finalized.Susanne Aigner, MD of Discovery Germany, said: “This enables us to tap new target audience groups and expand our marketing potential with the reach of Tele 5.