Armoza Formats returns to MIPTV with a slate of new offerings which include comic factual format The Gran Plan, factual format Family Time and dating series Nobody’s Perfect. The Gran Plan (Comic Factual, 60 Mins, Artza Productions) is a new factual entertainment format featuring the new-generation of life coachers: a trio of grannies! The series sees the three hottest grandmas in town solve your problems… whatever they may be! In Family Time (Factual, 60 mins, Artza Productions), … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Armoza Formats announces new offerings
Archives for April 2013
Screen Australia invests in documentary series “The War That Changed Us”
Screen Australia has announced that it has invested in a four-part dramatized history series The War That Changed Us produced by Andrew Ogilvie. The series is written by Don Featherstone and Clare Wright with Featherstone directing. The series, funded through the National Documentary Program, will tell the story of Australia’s involvement in World War I through the lives of five Australians which will be brought to life through a blend of personal testimony, drama, expert analysis, … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in documentary series “The War That Changed Us”
Indian government shuts down Fashion TV
New Delhi, India – India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released an order which forced Fashion TV (India) to cease all television broadcast for ten days. The order was released after telecasts of programmes – which include Chantellie Lingerie, Paris and Designers in high definition, were reported for crimes of indecency; obscenity and vulgar exposure; as well as, unsuitability for children and public exhibition. As a result of the order, Fashion TV has … [Read more...] about Indian government shuts down Fashion TV
MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has acquired global distribution rights to the follow up series to Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity, set to be produced by Show of Force Productions. The 4-hour series, inspired by the books by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Pulitzer Prize-winner Sheryl WuDunn, will be available to buyers at MIPTV 2013. The series has been sold to 18 broadcasters across 138 territories including Foxtel for Australia; M-Net for Africa and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
MIPTV: ITV Studios and Screenz to launch dual screen apps
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has partnered with cross-media company Screenz to produce dual screen apps for three of its hit formats – Who Dares Sings, Four Weddings and Hell’s Kitchen, launching at MIPTV. The apps will be adapted for local markets, extending the reach of ITV Studios’ hit formats and offering international broadcast partners expanded content as well as a new way to engage with viewers beyond the television screen. Jean-Philippe Randisi, Executive … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios and Screenz to launch dual screen apps
MIPTV: CCTV and ORF sign MOU on doc co-pros
Cannes / Vienna, April 9 - At 3pm on Tuesday April 9th at ORF’s MIP stand, Richard Grasl, ORF’s Chief Financial Officer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ming LUO, Vice President of CCTV, Beijing, for the exchange of expertise and for the coproduction of new wildlife and nature films together with ORF’s celebrated UNIVERSUM strand. Richard Grasl said: “For more than a quarter of a century UNIVERSUM has set international standards for the highest quality natural … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CCTV and ORF sign MOU on doc co-pros
