Cannes – Reed MIDEM reported that more than 11,000 people from over 100 countries gathered in Cannes as MIPTV celebrated its 50th anniversary. Highlights of the 50th MIPTV included a plethora of deals, demos of the 4K Ultra HD – which is being pioneered by Sony, packed keynote addresses, a plea from former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the television industry to support the United Nation's Global Education First Initiative, and a full-house World Premier TV Screening of Da … [Read more...] about MIPTV concludes its 50th market
Archives for April 2013
Endemol to distribute AMC’s unscripted titles
London/New York – AMC has appointed Endemol Worldwide Distribution as the international distributor of several of its unscripted programmes. The titles include Comic Book Men (16x30’), Small Town Security (8x30’) and Immortalized (16x30’). Cathy Payne, Chief Executive – Endemol Worldwide Distribution, said, “EWD are very excited to be working with AMC on their non-scripted programming. This is a relatively new genre for AMC and we look forward to helping them … [Read more...] about Endemol to distribute AMC’s unscripted titles
BBC Worldwide licenses content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels
BBC Worldwide Australasia announced has licensed a package of over 220 hours of premiere content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels Group, for transmission on the The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle YOU, LifeStyle HOME and LifeStyle FOOD channels, in a recently completed deal. Phil Spencer: Double Agent Down Under, which follows property prodigy Phil Spencer as he heads down under to help Brits make the permanent move to Australia, and Hotel Secrets with Richard E Grant, which will be presented … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide licenses content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels
Martial Arts TV joins MEASAT’s HD lineup
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced an agreement with Martial Arts Networks Ltd (Martial Arts TV) to distribute the Martial Arts TV HD channel (Martial Arts TV HD) via the MEASAT-3a satellite. Martial Arts TV HD provides a wide variety of combat sports, such as mixed martial arts and kickboxing, as well as martial arts programmes including anime, movies, reality, video game and lifestyle programming. Jarod Lopez, Vice-President, Broadcast Sales, MEASAT, … [Read more...] about Martial Arts TV joins MEASAT’s HD lineup
MIPTV: Keshet International closes deal with China’s Shixi Media for six formats
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, announced that it has closed a major deal with China’s Shixi Media for six of its formats. The deal will see Shixi creating local versions of KI’s prime time children's talent show Master Class, dating show Girlfri3nds, Remember Me - a new docu-reality recently launched at MIPTV, entertainment show Big Ten, second screen game show 50 things You Have To Know and the successful satire What a Wonderful … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Keshet International closes deal with China’s Shixi Media for six formats
MIPTV: Super RTL picks up Beyond’s History Hunters
Actively involved from inception, German TV network Super RTL has secured formats rights to produce a German language version of Australia-based Beyond Distribution’s History Hunters, with local hosts. Casting is currently underway for two hosts and will broadcast towards the end of 2013. Super RTL says it is hopeful that this latest collaboration with Beyond will be just as successful for them as previous Beyond titles – Kid Detectives and Backyard Science. History Hunters is an … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Super RTL picks up Beyond’s History Hunters
