Paris – MIPFormats has unveiled the names of the MIPFormats Pitch competition finalists who will be pitching their projects during the third edition of MIPFormats, running on 30 and 31 March 2012 ahead of MIPTV. The 5 finalists are: All For One One For All (IPROD, Lebanon); Looking For Love (Antica Productions, Canada); Million Dollar Mystery (Markowitz Media, US); Persuasion (Summertime Entertainment, US); and Which One Out (MediaCity Finland, Finland). The MIPFormats Pitch is an … [Read more...] about MIPFormats Pitch finalists announced
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CASBAA: India at digital crossroads
New Delhi – The recent CASBAA India Forum mapped out the direction of the multichannel TV industry across India’s market of 120 million cable TV subscribers. Almost 200 delegates, speakers and media were on hand to discuss the most important opportunities emerging from the ongoing digital deployments. “The Forum 2012 provided the ideal platform to monitor the progress of the impending deadlines and to review the overall health of the multichannel-TV industry in India,” … [Read more...] about CASBAA: India at digital crossroads
SingTel to air London Games
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), in partnership with ESPN Star Sports (ESS), has secured the rights to broadcast the London 2012 Olympic Games. As the largest Pay-TV platform across the region with the rights to broadcast the London Games, ESS will feature round-the-clock coverage across 13 channels (10 in HD), available on mio TV with free access for all its subscribers. To deliver an even more engaging experience, SingTel is also working with ESS and the IOC to … [Read more...] about SingTel to air London Games
Marielle Zuccarelli joins A+E Networks
Marielle Zuccarelli joins A+E Networks New York – A+E Networks announces the appointment of Marielle Zuccarelli as Managing Director, International Content Distribution. Zuccarelli will be based in New York and is responsible for managing the growth of A+E Networks’ content sales activities outside the U.S. Zuccarelli will manage the distribution of A+E Networks’ 10,000+-hour library which adds over 1,200 hours annually. Working with A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Marielle Zuccarelli joins A+E Networks
Scripps acquires Travel Channel International
Scripps acquires Travel Channel International Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., the company behind popular lifestyle brands HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network, and Cooking Channel, has reached an agreement to acquire Travel Channel International Limited (TCI). SCRIPPS already owns the US Travel channel, but this latest acquisition is for the independent international arm headquartered in the United Kingdom that distributes the Travel Channel brand in 20 languages across Europe, … [Read more...] about Scripps acquires Travel Channel International
More Gumball wins in 2012
London – Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball continues its winning streak at international animation awards. The series from Turner Broadcasting’s European development studio scooped two major honours at the British Animation Awards on March 15 in London – winning Best Children’s Series and also the children’s jury-judged Children’s Choice Award. In making the decision, the judges described the show as “innovative and fresh, with … [Read more...] about More Gumball wins in 2012
