Amidst the air-kissing affectation of events along Cannes’ La Croisette, a couple of things stand out in my MIPCOM memories for 2009. Attending AETN International’s party to celebrate its distribution, as well as international format and short form rights, of the film ‘The People Speak’, were co-directors Chris Moore and Dr Anthony Arnove. Dr Howard Zinn’s ‘A People’s History of the United States’ was the original inspiration for ‘The People … [Read more...] about How was your market?
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Endemol partners with Seven Network in Australia for Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref
London - Endemol announced it has secured more international deals for Jerry Seinfeld's The Marriage Ref. Leading Australian broadcaster Seven Network has commissioned a major prime time run of the show, which will be locally produced by Southern Star Entertainment. Seven has also acquired the NBC version of The Marriage Ref from Endemol Worldwide Distribution. The deal follows the announcement that Abu Dhabi Media Company has bought both the format and the NBC series. The Marriage Ref will … [Read more...] about Endemol partners with Seven Network in Australia for Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref
Singapore partners Australia and Germany to co-produce US$9 million live action series
Cannes – Southern Star Singapore, Southern Star Entertainment (Australia) and Nord Deutscher Rundfunk (Germany) launched their US$9million international co-production of A gURLs wURLd, a children’s live-action series supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and Screen Australia, Australia’s film and television agency. A gURL’s wURLd, distributed by Endemol Worldwide Distribution, will premiere on Germany’s ARD Network and Australia’s … [Read more...] about Singapore partners Australia and Germany to co-produce US$9 million live action series
New Zealand in focus
In May 1959 New Zealander’s sat down to watch their first experimental broadcasting. Originally available only to households in the Auckland area, programmes were limited to two hours a week on Monday nights. Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister for Broadcasting says viewers only saw what the then NZ Broadcasting Service could beg borrow or steal. “There was no money for new programs, so in addition to test patterns, Auckland viewers enjoyed clips of old National Film Unit newsreels and … [Read more...] about New Zealand in focus
SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller will oversee the company's television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT's India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT's networks president. Previously … [Read more...] about SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Endemol unveils new line up of entertainment formats
London - Endemol announced a line up of formats available for the first time at MIPCOM 2009. Amongst this year's portfolio is 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow; XXS; Pointless, and Against the Odds. The new slate of shows will launch at MIPCOM alongside Endemol's returning global formats including the worldwide blockbuster, Wipeout, now in over 25 countries. The Whole 19 Yards, the thrilling game show created by Endemol UK, and commissioned in Spain and the UK will also be among this year's … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new line up of entertainment formats