Singapore – The StarHub TVB Awards 2013 saw the industry’s biggest names gather at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Theatre to honour the best in TVB programming. Broadcast LIVE on E City for the first time, the Awards saw a total of 31 trophies presented across 20 categories. The biggest winner of the night was Triumph in the Skies II, with four wins. Myolie Wu and Julian Cheung won the My Favourite TVB Male and Female TV Character awards for their roles … [Read more...] about “Triumph in the Skies II” wins big at StarHub TVB Awards 2013
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MIPCOM: Peace Point Rights announces new programming slate
Toronto, Canada – Peace Point Rights has announced its slate for MIPCOM 2013, including new scripted and lifestyle series, documentaries and features. Both produced and distributed by Peace Point are: Food Truck Face Off (1x60’), Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure (13x30’) and Frontier Vets (13x30’). Other highlights include The DNA of GSP; and Played, which comes from Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Productions, represented by Peace … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Peace Point Rights announces new programming slate
MIPCOM: SPT to unveil “Milky Way Mission”
London- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) will unveil a new format called Milky Way Mission at MIPCOM, offering broadcasters the opportunity to send contestants into space for the first time in television history. The announcement follows an exclusive agreement between SPT and Space Expedition Corporation (SXC), which is launching a space travel programme for civilians in 2014 and will provide seats on its space flights to participating broadcasters. Milky Way Mission was … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: SPT to unveil “Milky Way Mission”
MIP Junior: Five finalists announced for International Pitch
The five finalists announced are Being Zeth by Source Animation Private Limited, Goris the Gorilla by Split, Koouka by Alderbaran Distribution, Nelly and Nora by Geronimo and The Little Train Choo Choo by JM ANIMATION CO. The finalists will be judged Alison Stewart, Head of CBeebies Production, Animation & Acquisitions, BBC Children, UK; Laurence Blaevoet, Head of Children Programmes and Channels, Canal+, France; Anand Roy, Head of … [Read more...] about MIP Junior: Five finalists announced for International Pitch
MIPCOM: Armoza to launch six new formats
Israeli independent formats company Armoza Formats has announced their full line up of new shows that they will be bringing to MIPCOM 2013, comprising six new formats ranging from prime time studio entertainment to dramas and game shows. The six formats are: Prime time studio entertainment format I Can Do That (90-120’), developed together with Chinese broadcaster JSBC; scripted suspense show Hostages (60’), which leads Armoza’s scripted portfolio … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza to launch six new formats
MIPCOM: Argentina’s VP to address LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch
Amado Boudou Paris – MIPCOM has announced the presence of the Vice President of Argentina, Lic. Amado Boudou, who will address the MIPCOM 2013 LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch and lead his country’s delegation as part of the Argentina Country of Honour programme at MIPCOM.The 2nd LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch will bring together 150 of the most influential TV and entertainment executives driving international co-productions in Latin America, with a focus on the world-class … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Argentina’s VP to address LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch