Cannes - Mountain Dog, a Swedish production company founded by Birgitta Wännström, who was behind hit series such as Gåsmamman and Maria Wern, has agreed on worldwide representation with Eccho Rights for two upcoming series. The first series is Honor, a Swedish crime series starring Sofia Helin and Alexandra Rapaport. A crime series with strong human stories, Honor follows events at a humanitarian law firm run by four female lawyers, who come under threat after they take on a controversial … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights signs up new drama projects
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Scripps Networks presents more than 100 titles
Cannes – Scripps Networks Interactive introduced more than 100 new lifestyle titles for sales consideration and distribution at MIPCOM 2016. The slate consists of factual entertainment, competition, property and design, culinary and adventure programming. The finest realtors, renovators and designers are breathing new life into old homes. Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott got head to head to fully renovate two identical neighbouring duplexes in Louisiana, and vie to score the highest property … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks presents more than 100 titles
Midnight sun shines globally
Cannes – Europe’s leader in production, rights acquisition, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, STUDIOCANAL, has sold breakthrough Swedish-French drama Midnight Sun, a CANAL+/SVT/Filmpool Nord coproduction, to a host of international broadcasters. Produced by Atlantique Productions and Nice Drama, the 8 x 1-hour thriller series has been secured ahead of its premiere by ZDF in Germany, SBS in Australia, HOT in Israel, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, RUV … [Read more...] about Midnight sun shines globally
MIPJunior unveils rich line-up at Cannes
Paris – MIPJunior unveils a stellar line-up of conferences, screenings, and events, headlined by keynotes from Deirdre Brennan, VP Content at Corus Kids, and Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, CCO at Mattel. MIPJunior, the world’s leading screenings and conference for the kids’ entertainment community, takes place in Cannes, France, ahead of the MIPCOM entertainment content market. The first keynote, scheduled for 4.45pm on Saturday 15 October, will be delivered by Deirdre Brennan, Vice … [Read more...] about MIPJunior unveils rich line-up at Cannes
Reed MIDEM launches Esports BAR
Paris – Reed MIDEM announces the launch of Esports BAR, the first-of-its-kind networking event dedicated to bringing together electronic sports professionals and commercial partners. Its goal is to facilitate relationships between mainstream investors and “esports” businesses on a global scale. The inaugural Esports BAR will take place in Cannes in February next year. The Esports BAR - short for Esports Business Arena - will ensure successful relationship development between … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM launches Esports BAR
“Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
Los Angeles/Amsterdam – Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kyle MacLachlan will be the guest of honour at an exclusive cocktail party, hosted by CBS Studios International at MIPCOM in Cannes, for the highly -anticipated return of the new Twin Peaks on Showtime in the U.S. MacLachlan will be attending a photo call at the Press Club terrace and walking the red carpet at the MIPCOM opening party as well. With a career spanning over 30 years, MacLachlan has been part of some of the television’s … [Read more...] about “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes