MIPCOM, New York – Rainbow Media Holdings LLC has strengthened its international team. Led by Ed Carroll, chief operating officer, Rainbow Entertainment Services, key team members include Harold Gronenthal, senior vice president and general manager; Ed Palluth, senior vice president, international distribution; and Dave Alworth, vice president, operations. The company has also added Elena SanGabino as director, programming & scheduling, Rainbow International. Rainbow International, which … [Read more...] about Rainbow Media charges into MIPCOM
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Discovery Enterprises International to distribute Discovering Ardi at MIPCOM
MIPCOM/Silver Spring, Md. –- Following the publication in the journal Science on the find and study of a 4.4 million-year-old female partial skeleton nicknamed ‘Ardi’, Discovery Channel will present a world premiere special, Discovering Ardi (October 11 from 9-11 PM, ET/PT). The two-hour special documents the investigation leading up to the landmark publication of the Ardipithecus ramidus fossils. To accompany the program, Discovery launched an extensive website, … [Read more...] about Discovery Enterprises International to distribute Discovering Ardi at MIPCOM
Are we there yet?
A year on from the Lehman Brothers collapse that has been adopted by the media as the official start of the recession, everyone is looking for indicators that recovery is on its way. But if sentiment about MIPCOM 2009 is anything to go by, the optimists’ bet on Q4 2009 as the turning point for the entertainment industry will hardly have the bookmakers quaking in their boots. Content and format providers are hastily amending their slates for MIPCOM with broadcasters’ budgetary … [Read more...] about Are we there yet?
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
Starz Media unveils feature films at MIPCOM
Burbank, CA - Starz Media will be introducing a diversified line-up of original feature films at MIPCOM this year. The films will range from the family comedy The Dog Who Saved Christmas to the action thriller Megafault. The announcement was made by Starz Media's Executive VP Worldwide Distribution Gene George. … [Read more...] about Starz Media unveils feature films at MIPCOM
Target Entertainment Group brings 500 new hours to MIPCOM
London - Target Entertainment Group is launching over 500 hours of new programming at MIPCOM across a range of genres. Amongst the new formats are Restaurant in Our Living Room, a new 8x60' factual entertainment format which sees two couples going head-to-head to create the ultimate dining experience in their own homes. Anonymous is a hit, celebrity based, hidden camera show available as both a 30' or 60' format. Another new format from Target at MIPCOM is Word Play, which sees four players face … [Read more...] about Target Entertainment Group brings 500 new hours to MIPCOM