The Birthday Boys Toronto, Canada – Tricon Films & Television has announced the international launch of IFC’s two new original scripted comedies The Birthday Boys and The Spoils of Babylon at MIPCOM 2013. Tricon is also exclusive worldwide distributor of the IFC’s previously launched comedies Maron (23 x 30'), Comedy Bang! Bang! (30 x 30’) and Bunk (10 x 30’). The Birthday Boys (10 x … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Tricon to distribute IFC’s original scripted comedies
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Woody Allen to receive honorary award at Golden Globes
“There is no one more worthy of this award than Woody Allen,” said HFPA president Theo Kingma. “His contributions to filmmaking have been phenomenal and he is an international treasure.” The 77-year-old actor-writer-director-producer-composer-musician shows no signs of slowing down. In his more than 60-year career, he has seen 55 films, two Golden Globes wins and 11 nominations. “Fame has many drawbacks and many advantages and it’s close, but the … [Read more...] about Woody Allen to receive honorary award at Golden Globes
MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
Nancy Dubuc Paris – MIPCOM, in partnership with A+E Networks’ Lifetime, will bring together 150 of the most influential women executives in international television and entertainment for the second annual Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch. This top-level invitation-only networking event will be held on Monday 7 October at the Majestic Hotel, as part of the MIPCOM 2013 content market, which runs 7-10 October in Cannes, France. … [Read more...] about MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
MIPCOM: Armoza Formats to launch “Hostages”
Hostages Armoza Formats will be launching their scripted drama format Hostages to the international market at MIPCOM. The Israeli drama is set to air in parallel in Israel and the U.S., with the original Israeli series set to premiere from early October, and the American adaptation to air on CBS in late September. Hostages will be heading up Armoza Format’s scripted formats offering this MIPCOM, with other scripted offerings including: Allenby, which … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza Formats to launch “Hostages”
SPT to premiere “The Blacklist”
James Spader Culver City, California - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has announced that its global networks will premiere the drama The Blacklist in 66 countries spanning four continents. The suspense thriller starring multiple Emmy-winning actor James Spader will be available in 11 languages to more than 100 million SPT Networks viewers worldwide, airing across Asia and Poland on AXN, and on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) across Latin America and Brazil, as well as … [Read more...] about SPT to premiere “The Blacklist”
CNBC to broadcast “Aging in Asia” special
Singapore – CNBC will broadcast the first of a six-part special on the changing demographics in Asia beginning next September 23, 2013. The six-week series will broadcast on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia and Cash Flow. Across Asia, populations are greying rapidly. While this represents a huge challenge to policymakers, there are also opportunities. Over six weeks, CNBC will focus on the changing demographics in Asia, its impact on investments and how you should be … [Read more...] about CNBC to broadcast “Aging in Asia” special
