Cannes - Flooding caused by torrential rain in Cannes on Saturday night, 3 October has forced event organisers to move MipJunior to the Palais des Festivals while routes into the town were also disrupted. The severe thunderstorms began in the French Riviera during the evening and continued until midnight, causing flash floods that killed at least 16 people in South East France. In Cannes, shops and ground floor apartments were flooded, leaving many delegates stranded until the heavy rain … [Read more...] about Cannes Under Sieged
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Strong Hong Kong showing set for Cannes
Hong Kong filmmakers will showcase their latest cinematic projects at Marché du Film, the world’s largest film market, which opened on 13 May and continues through 22 May in France. Marché du Film is part of the concurrent 68th Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival). This year, the Hong Kong Pavilion includes four Hong Kong exhibitors organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), namely, All Rights Entertainment Ltd, China 3D Digital Distribution Company … [Read more...] about Strong Hong Kong showing set for Cannes
FremantleMedia secures new runs
Cannes − FremantleMedia has secured two new runs for My Mom Cooks Better Than Yours in Albania (Top Channel) and in the Czech Republic (TV Nova). The total number of local versions of the show is now seven. Turkish broadcaster TRT has commissioned a second season of the show. My Mom Cooks Better than Yours was cooked up by Spanish producer Mandarina and launched on Spain’s Cuatro in March 2014, where it was an immediate hit. FremantleMedia has already sold the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia secures new runs
KABO Family partners Contenu QMI
Cannes – French production powerhouse KABO Family and Canadian media company Contenu QMI (subsidiary of Quebecor Media) have signed a co-development partnership deal. The announcement was made by Christian Baumard, CEO, KABO Family and André Provencher, Vice President, Creation and International Development, Contenu QMi. The two companies are joining forces to produce comedy formats using a similar model to KABO’s unique Pick’n Mix sitcom format formula, … [Read more...] about KABO Family partners Contenu QMI
Zodiak Kids Studios creates ground-breaking interactive drama
Cannes − Zodiak Kids Studios announced the dual territory commission of The Secret Life of Boys commissioned by CBBC in the UK and ABC3 Australia. Zodiak Kids Studios, the production arm of Zodiak Kids, has secured a brand new interactive drama commission for its UK division. The Secret Life of Boys is a series of 25 five minute segments which will be available first on CBBC and ABC3 online, playable on mobile viewing devices and computers, and will also be … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids Studios creates ground-breaking interactive drama
Prima TV acquires Trade Up
Cannes, MIPFormats – Some 10 days after its initial announcement, Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has sold its brand new game show, Trade Up, to the Romanian commercial broadcaster, Prima TV. The channel has commissioned 15 episodes of the exciting trivia game in which families can earn the ride of their lives. Simona Mazilescu, COO of Prima TV … [Read more...] about Prima TV acquires Trade Up