Roma Khanna Punit Goenka Paris – Roma Khanna, President, Television Group & Digital of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Punit Goenka, Managing Director & CEO of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), will topline the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Media Mastermind Keynote at MIPCOM 2013. PwC's Global Leader … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: MGM and Zee to headline Media Mastermind Keynote
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Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Prisoners of War Keshet International's Prisoners of War has scooped the top prize at the annual Seoul International Drama Awards, beating its U.S. adaptation Homeland, House S8 and other international dramas for the Grand Jury Prize.The drama, on which Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning Homeland is based, was originally commissioned by Keshet Broadcasting and has now sold to over 20 territories worldwide. It was created by Israeli director and … [Read more...] about Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
MIPCOM: Technicolor to debut preschool series “Chamelia”
Chamelia Paris, France – Technicolor, along with co-development partner Mercury Filmworks, will unveil its latest 2D animated preschool series Chamelia at the upcoming Cartoon Forum and at MIP Jr./ MIPCOM. In announcing the unveiling of the new series, Technicolor’s Vice President of Animation Steven Wendland said, “Our collaboration with Mercury Filmworks on the development and production of Atomic Puppet was such … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Technicolor to debut preschool series “Chamelia”
MIPCOM: “The Tunnel” to receive world premiere TV screening
The Tunnel Paris - MIPCOM has announced that new crime-drama The Tunnel will receive MIPCOM 2013's World Premiere TV Screening on October 7, 2013. The 10 x 60' series is a Sky Atlantic HD and CANAL+ commission. The series is bilingual – a first in broadcasting for both the UK and France. S1 is directed by Cesar-winning writer/director Dominik Moll (With a Friend Like Harry), Bafta-winning director Hettie Macdonald (White Girl), Thomas … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: “The Tunnel” to receive world premiere TV screening
Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Toronto - Kidscreen has announced that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit (AAS) for the first time, presenting three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase. The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process … [Read more...] about Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
“Driving Change” scores at the Singapore Media Awards
Driving Change in Thailand Singapore – Driving Change, the 360-degree CSR series produced by activeTV Asia and media agency MEC, was honoured at the Singapore Media Awards.The first-of-its-kind reality production saw TV personality Henry Golding travel to five cities in Asia in an attempt to fulfil a series of tasks that would aid local communities. The catch; he only had three days to pull off each challenge and had to tap into the power of social media to recruit assistance and … [Read more...] about “Driving Change” scores at the Singapore Media Awards