London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is expanding its non-scripted offering with acquisitions, commissions and a talent tie-in ahead of MIPCOM. Breakaway, one of SPT’s newest gameshows, has been picked up by Egypt’s Al Hayat, with SPT Arabia commissioned to produce a local version to be stripped through weekdays. BBC also ordered a second series of Breakaway following its successful debut season on BBC2 earlier this year. SPT has also acquired two new, non-scripted formats … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television secures new formats
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Sesame Workshop to launch new products at MIPCOM
Sesame Workshop (Booth R30.24) will be featuring an array of innovative products at MIPCOM, beginning with Elmo The Musical, the newest addition to its expanding portfolio. Elmo The Musical is a brand new series that brings education and engagement to kids through songs in a way that Sesame Street does best. Each episode is a fun-filled musical adventure created by Elmo and the child at home and focuses on fostering math skills through imagination. Elmo also will take viewers on thrilling … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop to launch new products at MIPCOM
Millimages to launch new animated series at MIPCOM
Paris – European production and distribution company Millimages is heading to MIPCOM 2012 with brand new animated property Me and My Robot, and a new series of the award-winning programme 64 Zoo Lane. International presales have also been secured for both properties in the run up to the market. Me and My Robot (52 x 13’) is a co-production between Millimages, Synergy Media and Canal J. Currently in production, the first 26 episodes will be delivered in November with the remainder … [Read more...] about Millimages to launch new animated series at MIPCOM
COO Caroline Thomson to leave BBC
The BBC has confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Caroline Thomson will be leaving the broadcaster at the end of September. The move follows Director-General George Entwistle’s announcement that he is closing the post of Chief Operating Officer as part of the restructuring of his senior team. In her current role, Thomson has successfully delivered BBC’s major infrastructure projects: digital switch-over, the move of more than 3,000 staff to Salford, and the development of the … [Read more...] about COO Caroline Thomson to leave BBC
Maid In Manhattan debuts in Israel
Miami – Maid in Manhattan, the telenovela produced by Telemundo in association with Sony Pictures Television, and distributed by Telemundo Internacional, makes its debut in Israel on Viva Channel on September 17. This adaptation by Luis Zelkowicz, inspired by the motion picture with the same title, launches in Israel after finishing its run in the U.S. on Telemundo. According to Telemundo, the series delivered the best 8:00 pm time slot finale in six years, averaging 1.02 million viewers … [Read more...] about Maid In Manhattan debuts in Israel
Nancy Dubuc named President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks
New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed to a newly established role – President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks. Dubuc will now oversee all content creation, brand development and marketing for the entire A+E Networks portfolio including A&E Network, Lifetime and History, and their affiliated brands. In addition, Dubuc will oversee A+E Networks’ International and Digital divisions. A&E Network President Bob DeBitetto and Executive Vice Presidents Dan Suratt and … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc named President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks
