New York – A+E Networks has bolstered its international sales staff with the promotion of Joanne Lim to Manager, Content Sales, Asia. In addition, Hana Zidek has been appointed as Director, Content Sales, EMEA. Based in A+E Networks’ Singapore office, Lim will continue to oversee program sales throughout Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She reports to Ling Sze Gan, Senior Director, Content Sales, Asia. Prior to joining A+E Networks in 2010, Ms. Lim held positions at … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces new sales appointments
Tradeshows
MIPTV: Turner Content Solutions crosses genres
Cannes – Turner Content Solutions is bringing a raft of new programming and a variety of entertainment genres to this year’s MIPTV and MIPDoc. The slate includes drama, comedy, kids, reality, lifestyle, movies and documentaries, featuring home-grown shows from around the globe. Kids’ TV highlights for MIPTV include the current Ben 10 series and the latest cycle new for 2012: Ben 10: Omniverse. Also available for syndication is Ben 10’s first made-for-television … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner Content Solutions crosses genres
BroadcastAsia 2012 focuses on digital broadcasting
Singapore – BroadcastAsia2012 International Conference returns on June 19 to 22 with a line-up of more than 80 reputed industry speakers to deliberate on the most critical issues facing broadcasters today. Held at the Suntec Convention Centre, the conference agenda foretells the ‘reinvention’ of the broadcast industry as content is re-purposed towards viewers who have become increasingly more mobile and who view content on various devices. Speakers representing the … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia 2012 focuses on digital broadcasting
MIPTV: NHK acquires BBCWW’s Titanic doco
BBC Worldwide has concluded its first pre-sale of new documentary Titanic & Me to Japan’s national broadcaster NHK, ahead of next week’s MIPTV. The one-off special is produced by 360Production in association with Northern Ireland Screen. The programme marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. This unique account of one of the most famous disasters in history brings together, for the first time, the individual stories of those who built, operated or were … [Read more...] about MIPTV: NHK acquires BBCWW’s Titanic doco
MIPTV: Novavision and Venevision sign distribution deal
Paris – Novavision has signed a distribution agreement with Venevision covering Latin American territories, Spanish-language channels in the US and part of Africa. Beginning at next month’s MIPTV, Venevision will handle distribution of the entire Novavision catalogue for US Spanish-language channels, as well as English- and Portuguese-language channels in Africa (excluding South Africa). In Latin America, the company will distribute the Novavision shows Hilarious Home Video, Bubble … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Novavision and Venevision sign distribution deal
MIPFormats Pitch finalists announced
Paris – MIPFormats has unveiled the names of the MIPFormats Pitch competition finalists who will be pitching their projects during the third edition of MIPFormats, running on 30 and 31 March 2012 ahead of MIPTV. The 5 finalists are: All For One One For All (IPROD, Lebanon); Looking For Love (Antica Productions, Canada); Million Dollar Mystery (Markowitz Media, US); Persuasion (Summertime Entertainment, US); and Which One Out (MediaCity Finland, Finland). The MIPFormats Pitch is an … [Read more...] about MIPFormats Pitch finalists announced
