Singapore – MTV Sessions, a multi-platform music series developed by MTV for regional and international artists to perform in front of a live audience, will return for a second installation. The showcase will feature Island Records singer-songwriter James Morrison performing from his latest album, The Awakening. MTV Sessions with James Morrison will be shot at Resort World Sentosa’s Waterfront Studio on 8 April, with a 28 April air date. The performance venue is at a purpose-built TV … [Read more...] about MTV Sessions engages James Morrison
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Hughes cooks up a storm at MIP
Sydney – Beyond Distribution will be bringing celebrity chef and TV personality Chuck Hughes to MIPTV to launch two new titles Chuck’s Week Off: Mexico and Chuckmas. Chuck will be hosting a cocktail event with Beyond on the Monday night where invited guests will be able to witness his unique style firsthand and sample his tasty creations! Chuck will also be appearing on the red carpet and attending Reed Midem’s Opening Night event. In the new series launching at MIP, Chuck … [Read more...] about Hughes cooks up a storm at MIP
Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Melbourne – Boutique distribution company Looking Glass International has secured several deals with broadcasters in Australasia, U.S. and South America. Seven Network’s free-to-air channel 7mate has bought the award-winning documentary series Ice Pilots (13 x 60’), which is produced by Omni Films Production Ltd. The series follows the adventures of pilots and would-be pilots at Buffalo Airways. In addition, Thailand-based Truevision has acquired the HD series Trend Makers (4 x … [Read more...] about Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Southern Star’s new CEO is Faithfull
Sydney – Endemol-owned Southern Star has appointed Janeen Faithfull as CEO. She is currently Head of Content & Rights Management at Seven, responsible for the exploitation of IP across all platforms, domestically and internationally. Faithfull is a leading executive with 28 years international experience in television industry including 15 years at Australia’s Seven Network. Her role at Seven also includes the commercial responsibilities of her former position as Head of … [Read more...] about Southern Star’s new CEO is Faithfull
Novavision sets up acquisitions arm
Paris – Novavision has created a dedicated acquisitions department. It will be run by Charlene Calmano, who will report to François-Xavier Poirier, Novavision's President and CEO. With its programming distributed in 115 territories, Novavision generates 90% of its revenue from export, of which 45% is from Asia. The number of international rights holders supplying Novavision with content almost doubled in the past year, going from nine in 2010 to 16 at the end of 2011. The … [Read more...] about Novavision sets up acquisitions arm
Super Sunday speakers
The Super Sunday MIPTV 2012 programme of conferences is focusing on connected devices and connected audiences. Speakers from leading international digital companies will share their knowledge and perspectives on the global digital ecosystem. Anthony Bay, Vice President, Amazon.com, will give insight of Amazon's digital media strategies; Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer, Rovio, will share the marketing and brand strategies of the company responsible for Angry Birds; and Jean-Briac … [Read more...] about Super Sunday speakers
