Nat Geo Wild has commissioned the 12-part series Leader of the Pack, hosted by world-renowned dog behaviour expert Cesar Millan. The programme also marks the first global production featuring the TV personality, with episodes filmed in the UK, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. In the new series produced by POWWOW Media Partners, Millan combats the global issue of canine abandonment, giving “unadoptable” dogs a second chance and coaching families from across Europe who are vying for the … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series
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News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Cannes – New platforms and expanding global markets are driving new blockbuster TV content deals ranging from formats, scripted series and international co-productions to factual and experimental media. With 11,000 executives, including 4,000 buyers from more than 100 territories in town representing all aspects of the new eco-system of the entertainment business, the global transformation of TV was clearly visible at this year’s MIPTV and offered a multitude of new business … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Breaking@MIPTV: Likers.tv signs first Asian deal
Cannes – Likers.tv, the first-of-its-kind, social media-based on-screen advertising platform, has been picked up by leading Mongolian broadcaster Mongol TV. Likers.tv, which aims to establish substantial incremental revenue streams for both brands and broadcasters, will bridge the gap between TV and the ‘second screen’. Comprising a LIVE advertising ticker at the bottom of the TV screen overlaid onto existing programming, the platform displays pictures and names of a … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Likers.tv signs first Asian deal
Breaking@MIPTV: Electric Sky soars in Asia
Factual distributor Electric Sky has penned a number of deals in Asia this month. The company announced deals in Japan, Hong Kong, India and China. Some of the deals in Japan include terrestrial broadcaster NHK picking up cookery series Glamour Puds Series 2 (10 x 23 minutes) by The Last Word productions for Channel 4, and ballet performance title Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1 x 150 minutes), produced by The Royal Opera House and filmed in HD. With the centenary of the … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Electric Sky soars in Asia
Breaking@MIPTV: Venevision partners Chinese producer
Cannes – Venevision International and Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Company, one of the largest private producers and distributors of television series in China, have signed a deal to co-produce and distribute a telenovela that will be completed in the country in the year ahead. “This alliance with Zhejiang Huace Film fortifies our presence in China, where Venevision International has made inroads for some years now, stretching our business ties in this important region that is … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Venevision partners Chinese producer
Breaking@MIPTV: Reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos visits Cannes to support Venevision International
Cannes - The reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos is present at MIPTV this morning at the invitation of Venevision International and the Miss Venezuela Organisation. This is her first visit to Cannes. Speaking to TV Asia Plus, Sarcos is grateful for the support rendered by the Venevision company, whom she calls "family." "They have given me great support right from the start, and they continue to help me still," said Sarcos. When Sacros returned home after winning the crown last December, … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos visits Cannes to support Venevision International
