New York – A+E Networks is introducing more than 550 hours of new programming this MIPCOM. This brings the total number of hours of programming in its overall catalogue to more than 9,500 across all genres. New offerings for this year’s TV market include real-life series, historical factual programmes and specials, and various entertainment shows, among others. Two of the shows that will be presented are real-life series Monster In-Law, which features married couples at their boiling … [Read more...] about A+E Raises the stakes at MIP
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Wanderlust for the Asia Pacific
London – Lonely Planet is primed to take viewers in the Asia-Pacific on an adventure with the launch of a dedicated travel block. The programming block, debuting on BBC Knowledge in November, will feature new programmes to whet the appetites of travellers and armchair explorers. In Asia, Arctic With Bruce Parry, a five-part documentary series that goes deep into the region, will air in Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea on 2 November. While in Australia and New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Wanderlust for the Asia Pacific
Andrea Wong joins Sony Pictures as president
Hong Kong — Andrea Wong is joining Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) as president of international production for Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and as international president for SPE. In her SPT position, Wong will report to SPT president Steve Mosko, and head the studio’s international television production business, overseeing the creative teams outside the US as well as the fifteen owned and joint venture international production companies. Based in London, Wong will also serve as … [Read more...] about Andrea Wong joins Sony Pictures as president
Ted Lai becomes EVP of BBC Asia
BBC Worldwide announced that Ted Lai is joining the company as Executive Vice-President (EVP) for Asia, with effect from 1 December 2011. Lai will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Steve Macallister, President & Managing Director Worldwide Sales & Distribution and the Managing Director responsible for Asia. This appointment is the final one in a line-up of three newly appointed regional EVPs. Fred Medina was appointed for Latin America and Joerg Bachmaier for EMEA earlier this month. All … [Read more...] about Ted Lai becomes EVP of BBC Asia
DCD Rights joins factual trend
London – International distributor DCD Rights is presenting a line-up of new factual entertainment (factent) productions at MIPCOM 2011. The slate of new programming includes among others: Glitterboys & Ganglands (1x60’), a competition where 14 contestants battle it out for the title of Miss Gay Western Cape in South Africa's biggest female impersonator pageant; and Destination Fear (13x30’), a chilling and amusing series that follows unsuspecting guests going on a paranormal … [Read more...] about DCD Rights joins factual trend
Tom Stoppard Parades new drama
Sir Tom Stoppard and David Parfitt are unveiling their new drama Parade’s End, on 4 October in Cannes. The show, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, is a flagship five-part drama for BBC and HBO, adapted from a quartet of Ford Madox Ford novels, by internationally acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. It is produced by David Parfitt and Selwyn Roberts, and directed by Bafta award-winning film maker Susanna White. BBC Worldwide is the international distributor … [Read more...] about Tom Stoppard Parades new drama
