MIPCOM CANNES has announced that Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount, President, Republic Pictures and one of the most influential figures in the international distribution industry, will give a Media Mastermind keynote at the forthcoming 40th edition of the International Co-Production and Entertainment Content Market in Cannes (21-24 October 2024). During this main stage conversation, Cohen will share insights into the worldwide content licensing strategy he leads within the … [Read more...] about Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
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The Plot Pictures announces titles acquired as well as Cannes’ co production LOCUST
UAE-based distribution and production studio The Plot Pictures has announced a raft of new content picked up from around the world for distribution to MENA and Turkey, consisting of films from the UK, US, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, South Korea, Iran and Cyprus. The Plot Pictures’ co-production Locust, which is the first feature film from Taiwanese filmmaker KEFF (Taipei Suicide Story), has been elected for the Cannes Semain de la Critique (Critics’ Week) 2024. The film is set in 2019 … [Read more...] about The Plot Pictures announces titles acquired as well as Cannes’ co production LOCUST
Keshet International acquires spy thriller Extractors (Extraktori) from Czechia’s TV Nova
Global content producer and distributor Keshet International has acquired the Voyo Original spy thriller Extractors (Extraktori) from Czechia’s biggest commercial channel, TV Nova, for its Spring 2024 slate. The six-part drama will be officially launched to buyers at this year’s MIPTV in Cannes. Inspired by true events, Extractors tracks the activities of a covert Czech intelligence unit tasked with rescuing and repatriating endangered Czech citizens from abroad and bringing them home. In this … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires spy thriller Extractors (Extraktori) from Czechia’s TV Nova
ITV’s Carolyn McCall joins MIPCOM 2018 keynote line-up
PARIS – MIPCOM has announced that Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, will be joining the MIPCOM 2018 Media Mastermind Keynote line-up. She will address delegates in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals on Monday 15 October at 11.30am. The world’s entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France, from 15 to 18 October. ITV Studios is a leading creative force in global content production and distribution both as a leading unscripted producer and a thriving drama … [Read more...] about ITV’s Carolyn McCall joins MIPCOM 2018 keynote line-up
Movistar+ original “The Pier” to make world premiere at MIPCOM
PARIS – The Pier, Movistar+'s new original series from creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato of previous hit show Money Heist (La casa de Papel) will have its World Premiere TV Screening at MIPCOM 2018. The world's entertainment content market MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 15-18 October. The Pier will premiere at the Palais des Festivals on Tuesday 16 October at 6:30pm. The eight-hour Movistar+/Telefonica original series in collaboration with … [Read more...] about Movistar+ original “The Pier” to make world premiere at MIPCOM
The MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards are back
PARIS – Reed MIDEM has opened the call for entries for the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards 2018. Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all forms across the international television industry, the second edition of the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards will take place on Tuesday 16 October. The awards show will be held in the Grand Salon of the Intercontinental Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, during MIPCOM. Global entertainment content … [Read more...] about The MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards are back