London – NBCUniversal International’s MIPCOM line-up features new and highly-anticipated series from NBC, USA Network, Oxygen and Bravo. NBCUniversal’s established formats Baggage, Average Joe, Top Chef and Real Housewives will be joined by NBC’s Stars and Stripes and Ready for Love, USA Network’s The Moment, E!’s Opening Act, and Bravo’s Newlyweds. Dating formats continue to gain ground with buyers. Baggage, in its fourth season on U.S. network GSN, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Dating, gaming formats lead NBCUniversal International’s line-up
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MIPCOM: The Weinstein Co. to launch World Dance Awards
Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company, will partner with dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley to launch the World Dance Awards. The announcement was made by Weinstein during his keynote address at MIPCOM in Cannes on October 9. The television event is being compared to the Grammys, and will see dancers from around the world competing for the yet-unannounced categories. This project is said to be another step in The Weinstein Co.’s expansion of its TV portfolio. This … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: The Weinstein Co. to launch World Dance Awards
MIPCOM: Armoza announces new makeover format
Cannes – Armoza Formats has acquired international distribution rights to a new reality format starring Britain's favourite straight-talking style experts, Trinny and Susannah. Based on an Israeli programme produced by Abot Hameiri Productions for Channel 10, the makeover series Trinny and Susannah: Inside Out features the famous fashionistas working with fashion-challenged pairs to transform their bodies and their souls. Trinny and Susannah: Inside Out is scheduled to make its … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza announces new makeover format
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Cartoon Network’s Stuart Snyder
Stuart Snyder at his office in Atlanta, Georgia Cartoon Network recently kicked-off a month long celebration for its milestone birthday at the Atlanta, Georgia headquarters, where Turner Broadcasting founder, Ted Turner, originally launched the network 20 years ago. Saluting both its vast library of classic animation as well as its current crop of top-rated hits, Cartoon Network is spotlighting birthday-themed episodes from such beloved classics as The Looney Tunes, The Powerpuff Girls and … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Cartoon Network’s Stuart Snyder
MIPCOM: Malaysia doubles programming lineup for sale
The Malaysian delegation to MIPCOM this year, led by His Excellency Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin Siaraf, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture, comprises of more than 40 strong Malaysian content companies consisting of broadcasters, distributors, feature film, television and animation producers, with 200 new programmes on offer for distribution and acquisition—double the number of completed programmes compared to last year. Some of the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia doubles programming lineup for sale
MIPCOM: Scripps beefs up global programming
Cannes – Scripps Networks International has announced a number of new programming deals for two of its international channel brands. Food Network UK is strengthening its original programming slate by commissioning its fourth original production, Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean Cookbook (working title), starring the charismatic TV personality and self-taught chef, Jonathan Phang. Travel Channel International is also bolstering its line-up by acquiring five new U.S. … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Scripps beefs up global programming