The Launch of Mediascout
Recently, Ingram Content Group has unveiled its latest innovation, Mediascout, a comprehensive database dedicated to film and television rights. This new platform, which features an impressive collection of 2.5 million titles, has garnered attention since its announcement at the London Book Fair and subsequent previews for publishers and agents. Mediascout offers detailed rights information, allowing film and TV professionals to identify available rights for various works.
Exploring Diverse Titles and Genres
Mediascout not only catalogs traditionally published titles but also highlights 250,000 works from independent authors unique to Ingram. This extensive database empowers industry professionals to explore diverse genres and topics, paving the way for discovering new voices in literature that could capture the interest of production companies. By facilitating easy access to this wealth of information, Mediascout enhances the landscape for potential adaptations.
Empowering Publishers and Agents
A significant challenge facing the cross-media world is garnering the attention of production studios. As Margaret Harrison, Ingram’s Vice President for Digital Services, emphasizes, Mediascout is designed to amplify the rights availability, helping agents and publishers promote projects suitable for adaptation. It serves as an essential tool for showcasing backlist titles, which have historically been a source of inspiration for numerous films and TV series. Through this initiative, Ingram aims to support publishers in their efforts to revitalize and promote forgotten gems, ultimately benefiting their bottom line during what could be a challenging year ahead.
