Paris – MIPJunior unveils a stellar line-up of conferences, screenings, and events, headlined by keynotes from Deirdre Brennan, VP Content at Corus Kids, and Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, CCO at Mattel. MIPJunior, the world’s leading screenings and conference for the kids’ entertainment community, takes place in Cannes, France, ahead of the MIPCOM entertainment content market. The first keynote, scheduled for 4.45pm on Saturday 15 October, will be delivered by Deirdre Brennan, Vice … [Read more...] about MIPJunior unveils rich line-up at Cannes
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Reed MIDEM launches Esports BAR
Paris – Reed MIDEM announces the launch of Esports BAR, the first-of-its-kind networking event dedicated to bringing together electronic sports professionals and commercial partners. Its goal is to facilitate relationships between mainstream investors and “esports” businesses on a global scale. The inaugural Esports BAR will take place in Cannes in February next year. The Esports BAR - short for Esports Business Arena - will ensure successful relationship development between … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM launches Esports BAR
“Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
Los Angeles/Amsterdam – Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kyle MacLachlan will be the guest of honour at an exclusive cocktail party, hosted by CBS Studios International at MIPCOM in Cannes, for the highly -anticipated return of the new Twin Peaks on Showtime in the U.S. MacLachlan will be attending a photo call at the Press Club terrace and walking the red carpet at the MIPCOM opening party as well. With a career spanning over 30 years, MacLachlan has been part of some of the television’s … [Read more...] about “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
MIPCOM Carriage Deal Forum
Paris – MIPCOM's Carriage Deal Forum is the market place for streaming platforms, distribution of channels, and nonlinear services around the world. The third edition of the event expects 350 buyers to attend. This programme, designed to help foster carriage agreements between network operators, channels and OTT platforms, will take place during MIPCOM. Among carriers participating in the Forum are Beln Media, Canal+ Groupe, Freesat, OSN, Roku and Telefonica while channel operators … [Read more...] about MIPCOM Carriage Deal Forum
Best of Japanese TV industry scheduled for MIPCOM conference
Best of Japanese TV industry scheduled for MIPCOM conference Japan Country of Honour showcase at MIPCOM presents a solid line-up of conferences for two days. Paris - MIPCOM announces a two-day conference programme illustrating the very best of the Japanese TV industry as part of Japan Country of Honour showcase. The world’s leading B2B entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 17-20 October 2016. Proceedings will open with the Japan Market Overview on the … [Read more...] about Best of Japanese TV industry scheduled for MIPCOM conference
Midnight Sun debuts at MIPCOM
London – Midnight Sun, created by Mårlind & Stein, is a high concept thriller set in a small mining community in remote northern Sweden where a series of brutal murders conceal a secret conspiracy. Based on an idea by Henrik Jansson-Schweizer and Patrick Nebout, the eight-part series stars French actress Leïla Bekhti and Gustaf, and is produced by Atlantique Productions and Nice Drama for CANAL+ and SVT. Due to air later this year on CANAL+ and SVT, the series received the Audience Award at … [Read more...] about Midnight Sun debuts at MIPCOM