Paris – French production company Novavision, is launching Novabrand, a new division dedicated to content creation for global brands. José Arcos, the former CEO of Image de Marque, will lead this new unit. Novabrand's principal activities will be defining strategy and content creation for brands, developing new formats for European broadcasters and integrating brands and their products within Novavision shows, as well as across mobile and web platforms. Novavision and Novabrand will both … [Read more...] about Novavision creates new unit
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More kids content at MIP
Los Angeles — Waterman Entertainment is bringing four new children’s formats and one animated format intended for an older audience, to MIPCOM. The children’s formats include Young Doctor Dolittle, an animated series based on the well-known books by Hugh Lofting; and Patches the Pup & Friends, a preschool series starring a puppy named Patches and his friends. The Dark Side of Cartoons, which is made for older kids, is about five incapable characters who will do anything to … [Read more...] about More kids content at MIP
Tom Stoppard Parades new drama
Sir Tom Stoppard and David Parfitt are unveiling their new drama Parade’s End, on 4 October in Cannes. The show, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, is a flagship five-part drama for BBC and HBO, adapted from a quartet of Ford Madox Ford novels, by internationally acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. It is produced by David Parfitt and Selwyn Roberts, and directed by Bafta award-winning film maker Susanna White. BBC Worldwide is the international distributor … [Read more...] about Tom Stoppard Parades new drama
Miramax intensifies international presence
Santa Monica, CA – Miramax announced today the continued build out of its worldwide sales organization and the opening of its first international office in London. Mike Lang, CEO of Miramax, revealed that Joe Patrick has been promoted to lead Worldwide Sales where he will continue to report to Lang and work closely with Beth Minehart, SVP, Global Digital. Reporting to Patrick is Danny Goldman, who has joined his team as SVP and Head of Sales, Europe, and will be based in London, where … [Read more...] about Miramax intensifies international presence
New ABC TV series debuts at MIPCOM
Paris – Reed MIDEM today announced that ABC Studios’ TV series, Missing, will debut at MIPCOM 2011’s World Premiere Television Screenings on 3 October in Cannes, France, and international buyers and media will have first look of episode one of this thriller series. The screening, held at the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium, will be followed by a Q&A session with the stars and production team of the show. Cast members Ashley Judd (Heat, Double Jeopardy, Bug), … [Read more...] about New ABC TV series debuts at MIPCOM
Anne Sweeney receives MIPCOM award
Paris – Reed MIDEM has named Anne Sweeney, Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) President and Disney Media Networks Co-chair, MIPCOM 2011 Personality of the Year, making her the first woman ever to receive the accolade. Responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and news television properties globally, Sweeny spearheaded the industry’s move into the digital era, delivering first-ever deals of their kind in their respective markets, and helped establish DATG as a … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney receives MIPCOM award
