MIPJunior has announced the MIPJunior International Pitch - a competition for TV or digital producers who want to meet the right partners to take their kids content to market. Participants who submit their projects can gain worldwide visibility from a targeted audience of professionals as well as an opportunity to meet potential broadcasters, digital and licensing partners. Six finalists will present their projects in a LIVE pitch session during MIPJunior on 6 October, and will be invited to … [Read more...] about MIPJunior announces International Pitch competition
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Olympic broadcast controversy in Hong Kong continues
It remains to be seen if Hong Kong’s free-to-air channels will be screening the London2012 Olympic Games, following a report that was sent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Headquarters in Switzerland. According to The Standard, the decision will be made in a few days. Prior to this, local representatives of the IOC met with i-Cable executives to push for a deal for coverage on other channels, which would be in line with an understanding about including free-to-air channels when … [Read more...] about Olympic broadcast controversy in Hong Kong continues
Singapore leg of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 to feature girl band 4Minute
Singapore - Organisers of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 tvN, CUBE Entertainment and CJ Entertainment & Media (CJ E&M), will be featuring the girl band 4Minute as part of the second edition of the talent competition. The quintet, managed by CUBE Entertainment, has achieved worldwide fame since its debut in 2009. The winner of the talent competition will be trained by CUBE Entertainment as well. To further promote the talent competition, a contest will take place, running through tvN Asia and … [Read more...] about Singapore leg of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 to feature girl band 4Minute
Facebook, CNN partner on US elections coverage
CNN, a leading source of news and information for the 2012 US presidential campaign, and Facebook have partnered to offer an interactive and social experience for CNN’s on-air, mobile and online audiences and Facebook’s millions of users. The partnership aims to amplify the voices of the social site’s users as they share their thoughts and feelings on candidates and critical issues facing the country ahead of Election Day on November 6 this year. This multi-platform cooperation … [Read more...] about Facebook, CNN partner on US elections coverage
Armoza Formats announces the second annual Formagination conference
Armoza Formats will be hosting the second annual Formagination pitch competition during Israel's Marketing, Advertising and Digital Music (MAD) Conference on July 11. TV executives from around the world, together with Israel's industry leaders, will hear pitches from six of Israel's leading format creators and producers in a live pitch. A prize of US$25,000 will be given to the winner of the pitch to further develop and produce a pilot based on the format concept. The winner will also be … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats announces the second annual Formagination conference
Canada to be the Country of Honour at MIPCOM
Paris – MIPCOM , organised by Reed MIDEM, has announced that Canada will be the MIPCOM 2012 Country of Honour. The event will take place in Cannes from October 8-11. As part of the tribute to the Canadian television, film and digital industries, MIPCOM, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada, will organise a dedicated Focus on Canada featuring a wide-ranging programme of high-level conference speakers, screening showcases, world-renowned Canadian talent, and business … [Read more...] about Canada to be the Country of Honour at MIPCOM
