Cannes – French production powerhouse KABO Family and Canadian media company Contenu QMI (subsidiary of Quebecor Media) have signed a co-development partnership deal. The announcement was made by Christian Baumard, CEO, KABO Family and André Provencher, Vice President, Creation and International Development, Contenu QMi. The two companies are joining forces to produce comedy formats using a similar model to KABO’s unique Pick’n Mix sitcom format formula, … [Read more...] about KABO Family partners Contenu QMI
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FremantleMedia’s formats a success
Cannes – FremantleMedia’s brand new family friendly game show format Cash or Splash has launched in Cannes with two international versions of the show already under its belt: the first to Paraguay’s Telefuturo and the second to Egypt’s MBC Masr. An amalgamation of the hit Fuji TV formats Clock Hanger, Boxing Glove, and Run Quiz Run, the format sees teams of contestants compete for cash prizes by answering questions and completing hilarious physical … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia’s formats a success
Gaumont TV to produce co-production drama series
Cannes – Gaumont TV Europe, a division of Gaumont, announced that the company plans to co-produce its second project 1001, a 12 x one-hour English language modern day thriller with a high degree of fictionalisation and cinematic imagery, including our own world, universe and mythology. 1001, created by Real Humans’ Lars Lundström, will be produced by Gaumont Television Europe and Matador Film along with its dedicated co-production partner … [Read more...] about Gaumont TV to produce co-production drama series
Hub Media launches pilot for animated series
Cannes — Hub Media Group (Singapore) is launching the pilot of the animated series Abbie Rose & the Magic Suitcase this MIPTV. The new and exciting children’s animation is based on the best-selling children’s books written by Neil Humphreys and illustrated by award-winning artist, Cheng Puay Koon. A joint production between Hub Media Group and Silver Media Group, the 3D-animation is scripted by Neil Humphreys himself and is slated for completion in 2016. Running at … [Read more...] about Hub Media launches pilot for animated series
Beta Film picks up TNT Serie’s original production
Beta Film picks up worldwide rights to the psycho-thriller series The Valley – In the Mist of Silence, an original production of the Pay-channel TNT Serie exclusively for the German speaking market. The show, shot in the vine valleys in South-Western Germany, is produced by Bantry Bay Productions (Gerda Mueller/Jan Kromschroeder) and Twenty Four 9 Films (Philipp Steffens) with Anke Greifeneder as TNT Serie’s Executive Producer and will run fall 2015 on TNT Serie in Germany, … [Read more...] about Beta Film picks up TNT Serie’s original production
Star China acquires ‘Infinite Challenge’
Cannes – Star China’s Vivian Yin, Chief Representative, Star China and VP of Starry Productions, announced the acquisition of MBC’s number #1 rated Format, Infinite Challenge. The 10 year old format won the time slot in Korea for successive years. The acquisition of this format marks an evolution for Star China as they now step into the factual entertainment and reality genres. “Star China is very excited to bring MBC’s top rated Format Infinite … [Read more...] about Star China acquires ‘Infinite Challenge’