Chen Hu Senior Consultant, Beijing TV Media We will be at MIPTV 2009. Last year, magazines and documentaries were the best-sellers for us in China. This year, I will be at MIPTV as the senior consultant in international market of Beijing TV Media (BTVM) - which means we are not only interested in buying but also selling and co-producing. We are providing more services and looking for more opportunities for all media sorts, such as new media, IPTV, etc. This time round, I will be interested in … [Read more...] about Bargain hunt
Channel: Distribution
Paramount Digital Entertainment partners with Gaumont to produce Section 8
Cannes, MIPTV - Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) and Gaumont, one of Europe’s largest film production and distribution companies announced the development of ‘Section 8’ - an interactive web series exclusively distributed in the US by social portal, MySpace. Section 8 is an interactive short-form serial thriller set to introduce online audiences to an online experience that engages them in character and plot development on the web. Throughout the short-form series, each … [Read more...] about Paramount Digital Entertainment partners with Gaumont to produce Section 8
First Chinese German action movie starts filming
Cannes – China’s Asian Union and Germany’s Action Concept are joining forces to produce a slate of 4-5 action movies for release on numerous platforms across China and Europe. The first movie, Mission Overseas, has a budget of US$5 million, and tells the story of a Chinese chauffeur who comes to Germany to get back his boss’ kidnapped daughter. He has to team up with a down-on-his-luck German detective who’s reluctant to help. Producers from China are Liu Xiao Lin … [Read more...] about First Chinese German action movie starts filming
Whitehead confirmed as GM & SVP BBC Worldwide Channels Asia
London - Mark Whitehead has been confirmed as general manager and senior vice-president of BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, assuming his new position end-April 2009. Announcement was made by Darren Childs, managing director, BBC Worldwide Channels to whom Whitehead will report. Based in Singapore, Whitehead will assume responsibility for the reach, ratings and revenue of BBC Worldwide Channels' operations across the Asia Pacific region and India, and will spearhead the distribution of the six-strong … [Read more...] about Whitehead confirmed as GM & SVP BBC Worldwide Channels Asia
TV5MONDE sign series of deals at PCTA 2009
Following the agreement signed between TV5MONDE and the Philippines Cable Television Association (PCTA) at the CASBAA Convention in October 2008, the French-speaking channel signed a series of 42 deals at this year's PCTA Convention (March 11-13), with another 65 pending. The deal will see PCTA assist TV5MONDE in recruiting affiliates among the association's members, promoting the channel to PCTA members and the general public, record keeping and monthly reporting. "Our main objective was to … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE sign series of deals at PCTA 2009
Singapore to showcase unique Asian culture at MIPTV 2009
Singapore - Singapore will be bringing a slice of colourful Peranakan culture to MIPTV 2009. The lead actors of the drama, The Little Nyonya will be joining a 10-company strong delegation at MIPTV to promote for sale and distribution a slate of 41 titles under the Singapore Pavilion, led by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA). The drama weaves Peranakan culture into its storyline, and brings to life some of the more intriguing aspects of this ethnic group. MediaCorp documentary, … [Read more...] about Singapore to showcase unique Asian culture at MIPTV 2009