Melbourne, Australia – Galaxy Pop's hit animated series Get Ace has been nominated for Best TV Series For Kids at the prestigious 2015 Cartoons On The Bay - Pulcinella Awards. Cartoons On The Bay is an international television and cross-media animation festival that takes place annually in Venice, Italy. The news comes hot on the heels of Get Ace's first prize win for Best Animation at the Australian Writers Guild Awards, Best Music for Children's Television at the Screen Music Awards and … [Read more...] about Get Ace’ Nominated for Cartoon Award
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The Big Steal’ goes to MIPTV
Global Agency announced the launch of its new quiz show The Big Steal at MIPTV 2015. Created by Andre Sousa & Anti Reinthal, The Big Steal is a strategic quiz show where contestants must hold their nerve and eliminate their rivals over 3 stages in order to access the big money finale. The longer they wait, the more money they can win or lose. Four contestants start the game, and in the first round they build their money pot by answering questions correctly. The three with the most will … [Read more...] about The Big Steal’ goes to MIPTV
Endemol Beyond launches first MIPTV line-up
Endemol Shine Group announced the launch of Endemol Beyond’s first ever MIPTV line-up. The award winning Premium Content Network (PCN) which currently has 500 million monthly views will be bringing a slate of digital formats and finished programming to the market. Highlights will cover a range of genres including entertainment, comedy, reality, lifestyle, education and gaming, all available at MIPTV for the first time. Making its MIPTV debut is ICON - the global lifestyle channel … [Read more...] about Endemol Beyond launches first MIPTV line-up
The Fight’ goes to MIPTV
London – Corona Television and FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced a deal for the high action, romantic TV drama The Fight. Written and to be directed by Stephen Kay (Covert Affairs, Sons of Anarchy), the series follows conflict photographer, Riley Miller and journalist Carroll Hobbs as they journey across the continents, risking their lives to bring back the pictures and stories that might change the world. Starring Piper Perabo (Covert Affairs) as Riley Miller, FMI will … [Read more...] about The Fight’ goes to MIPTV
Telemundo promotes MIPTV line-up
Miami – Following the success of Telemundo’s Super Series in the United States, Telemundo Internacional presents to MIPTV buyers the timeslot that is revolutionising the U.S. network’s primetime, offering a lineup of more than 300 hours of action packed short formats featuring A-list talent who masterfully portray the powerful stories of their resilient characters. Available to buyers are Acero, Woman of Steel (Señora Acero), the title that placed first in its timeslot … [Read more...] about Telemundo promotes MIPTV line-up
WDR mediagroup expands portfolio
Cologne – WDR mediagroup (WDRmg) has chosen a strategically important location for its stand at this year's MIPTV. For the first time ever, WDRmg is a partner of the German Pavilion – a central point of contact when it comes to the international distribution of German productions. Besides classics, such as The Maus and Elefantastic, the portfolio presented to international buyers includes new programmes aimed at children and young teenagers. Two WDR productions have recently been … [Read more...] about WDR mediagroup expands portfolio