Paris – Organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, Reed MIDEM and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) have announced the renewal of their partnership. For the second year, the U.S. studio will be the exclusive sponsor of the MIPFormats International Pitch competition. Call for entries for the 2013 edition is now open until February 4, 2013. The 4th annual MIPFormats event will take place in Cannes, April 6-7, prior to MIPTV's … [Read more...] about MIPFormats International Pitch 2013 call for entries now open
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Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012
MIPCOM 2012 will be welcoming internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities, many of whom will grace the red carpet at MIPCOM's Opening Night Party. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes from October 8 to 11. Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell (Felicity) and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys (Brothers and Sisters), both stars of the new period drama The Americans, will attend the gala … [Read more...] about Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012
MIPJunior announces International Pitch competition
MIPJunior has announced the MIPJunior International Pitch - a competition for TV or digital producers who want to meet the right partners to take their kids content to market. Participants who submit their projects can gain worldwide visibility from a targeted audience of professionals as well as an opportunity to meet potential broadcasters, digital and licensing partners. Six finalists will present their projects in a LIVE pitch session during MIPJunior on 6 October, and will be invited to … [Read more...] about MIPJunior announces International Pitch competition
Breaking@MIPTV: Reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos visits Cannes to support Venevision International
Cannes - The reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos is present at MIPTV this morning at the invitation of Venevision International and the Miss Venezuela Organisation. This is her first visit to Cannes. Speaking to TV Asia Plus, Sarcos is grateful for the support rendered by the Venevision company, whom she calls "family." "They have given me great support right from the start, and they continue to help me still," said Sarcos. When Sacros returned home after winning the crown last December, … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos visits Cannes to support Venevision International
Future steps at MIPTV
Paris - MIPCube, a two-day high-level networking and live learning experience exploring the game-changing innovations affecting the TV industry, will open in Cannes on Friday 30 March, just ahead of the 2012 edition of MIPTV (1-4 April). Building on the 2011 success of Connected Creativity at MIPTV, MIPCube will bring together the architects of the future of TV: influential players in the television business, key innovators in the digital and social media space and forward thinking producers to … [Read more...] about Future steps at MIPTV
Warner Bros. supports Fresh Talent
Cannes – Warner Bros. International Television Distribution has concluded an agreement with Reed MIDEM, in which it is set to be the exclusive sponsor of the MIPFormats Fresh Talent Pitch in 2012. Under the terms of the partnership, the network will spend up to USD$25,000 to develop the winning project as a television project, via one of its production companies. The Fresh Talent Pitch is a competition for companies with innovative concepts for new, non-scripted entertainment formats. The … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. supports Fresh Talent
