Paris – MIPCOM will be rolling out the red carpet for a star-studded host of actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities at its Opening Night party. The World Premiere TV Screening will open MIPCOM’s first night with The Tunnel, the thrilling new ten-part crime drama commissioned by Sky Atlantic HD and CANAL+, distributed worldwide by Shine International and co-produced by Kudos. This will be followed by a Q&A on the Grand Auditorium stage … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 announces star presence
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MIPCOM: all3media to launch new third party programmes
all3media international has announced a new slate of third party acquisitions for launch at MIPCOM – via its investment programme in Australia with leading independents in the territory. It has also acknowledged an investment of nearly AUS$3 million in the region over last three years. On the drama front - and building on the success of top ratings Aussie drama Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries comes Love Child from PLAYMAKER MEDIA. This is the first … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: all3media to launch new third party programmes
NATPE Budapest moves to Prague in 2014
Los Angeles - NATPE||Content First President and CEO Rod Perth announced that the organisation is relocating NATPE||Budapest to Prague in 2014 and renaming the market NATPE||Europe to reflect its commitment to the growing European television industry. "Our move from Budapest to Prague represents a deep and ongoing commitment to the EEC countries and their growing television and content businesses,” Perth said. “We believe in eastern and central … [Read more...] about NATPE Budapest moves to Prague in 2014
MIPCOM: Peace Point Rights announces new programming slate
Toronto, Canada – Peace Point Rights has announced its slate for MIPCOM 2013, including new scripted and lifestyle series, documentaries and features. Both produced and distributed by Peace Point are: Food Truck Face Off (1x60’), Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure (13x30’) and Frontier Vets (13x30’). Other highlights include The DNA of GSP; and Played, which comes from Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Productions, represented by Peace … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Peace Point Rights announces new programming slate
MIPCOM: SPT to unveil “Milky Way Mission”
London- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) will unveil a new format called Milky Way Mission at MIPCOM, offering broadcasters the opportunity to send contestants into space for the first time in television history. The announcement follows an exclusive agreement between SPT and Space Expedition Corporation (SXC), which is launching a space travel programme for civilians in 2014 and will provide seats on its space flights to participating broadcasters. Milky Way Mission was … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: SPT to unveil “Milky Way Mission”
MIP Junior: Five finalists announced for International Pitch
The five finalists announced are Being Zeth by Source Animation Private Limited, Goris the Gorilla by Split, Koouka by Alderbaran Distribution, Nelly and Nora by Geronimo and The Little Train Choo Choo by JM ANIMATION CO. The finalists will be judged Alison Stewart, Head of CBeebies Production, Animation & Acquisitions, BBC Children, UK; Laurence Blaevoet, Head of Children Programmes and Channels, Canal+, France; Anand Roy, Head of … [Read more...] about MIP Junior: Five finalists announced for International Pitch
