Cannes – Turner International Asia Pacific’s syndication arm, Turner Content Solutions, has secured the rights to distribute two new documentary series from CNN – Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Morgan Spurlock's Inside Man. Lifestyle series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (16 x 60’ – season 1 and 2) is hosted by the globally-acclaimed chef and TV personality. The series follows the Emmy Award winning world-traveller Bourdain as he takes viewers on a global trip, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
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AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces promotions, new programme acquisitions and premieres
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, announced that Harold Gronenthal has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Programming and Operations. In addition, Jennie Morris has been promoted to Vice President, Affiliate Marketing, while Mark Fareri has been elevated to Director of Operations, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. These developments follow recent announcements of plans to bolster staff in Asia across numerous areas of the business. … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces promotions, new programme acquisitions and premieres
Australian Broadcasting Corporation appoints Richard Finlayson as Director of Television
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has appointed Richard Finlayson as the new Director of Television. Finlayson joins ABC from Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) where he has worked for more than seven years – currently as Chief Operating Officer and prior to that, as Director of Commercial Affairs. As Director of Television, Finlayson will be responsible for creative and change management of the company, as well as, to plot a course in a dynamic media environment. Finlayson … [Read more...] about Australian Broadcasting Corporation appoints Richard Finlayson as Director of Television
MIPTV: A star-studded line-up for the Opening Party
Paris – MIPTV has announced a star-studded line-up for MIPTV 2013’s Opening Party on April 8. The red-carpet will be rolled-out in front of the Martinez Hotel to welcome the stars and VIP guests at the Opening Party, as well as for the International Digital Emmy Awards ceremony. The line-up of stars include Thandie Newton (Crash, Beloved, Mission: Impossible II); Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken); member of the iconic rock band KISS, Gene Simmons; Eli Roth (Inglorious Basterds, Hostel); … [Read more...] about MIPTV: A star-studded line-up for the Opening Party
MIPTV: ABC Commercial launches Lance Armstrong doc
Australian distributor ABC Commercial will launch the Lance Armstrong feature documentary King of Cheats (feature documentary, 1 x 90’ HD) at next week’s MIPTV. Combining the talents of BAFTA award winning director Alex Holmes (Dunkirk, House of Saddam) with the unique insight of ABC reporter Quentin McDermott, King of Cheats will bring a cinematic treatment to one of the greatest stories of the modern era. McDermott’s ground breaking investigative reporting of Lance … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ABC Commercial launches Lance Armstrong doc
The Muppets co-creator Jane Henson passes away
Hollywood, California – Jane Nebel Henson, co-creator of The Muppets, has died in her Connecticut home on April 2, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Henson rose to fame when she co-created The Muppets with her separated-husband, Jim Henson – founder of The Jim Henson Company and The Jim Henson Foundation. She funded and founded The Jim Henson Legacy in 1992 after her husband’s passing in 1990 to conserve, preserve and present the artistic … [Read more...] about The Muppets co-creator Jane Henson passes away