Paris – MIPCOM announced that top Indian actor-director-producer Aamir Khan will take to the stage for the inaugural MIP MegaSession, entitled ‘The Future of Factual.’ Organised by Reed MIDEM, the MIPCOM entertainment content tradeshow takes place in Cannes from October 13-16. Scheduled for October 14, the first ever MIP MegaSession will gather leading players driving the next generation of online and linear factual programming on the main stage of the Grand Auditorium to … [Read more...] about Aamir Khan to helm MIP MegaSession
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MIPTV 2014 wrap-up
Cannes, France – 11,000 television and digital executives, including some 4,000 buyers, descended on Cannes this week for the 51st edition of MIPTV. With a central theme “the new age of storytelling”, MIPTV witnessed the continued development of high-end drama and formats originating from around the world, strong co-production activity, an emerging international market for online content creators – reflected in the inaugural MIP Digital Fronts – and a coming … [Read more...] about MIPTV 2014 wrap-up
Starz’s original “Power” to premiere at MIPTV 2014
Paris – MIPTV announces the exclusive preview of the upcoming Starz original drama series, Power, as the MIPTV 2014 World Premiere TV Screening. The eight-episode first season was created by showrunner Courtney Kemp Agboh (The Good Wife) with Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, on board as Executive Producer and part of a stellar cast.Power tells the story of wealthy New York City nightclub owner, James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick, who caters to the city's elite. He wants to … [Read more...] about Starz’s original “Power” to premiere at MIPTV 2014
MIPCOM: Reed MIDEM makes contingency plans for airport strikes (Update)
Reed MIDEM has announced that it is unclear whether the industrial action will disrupt, delay or cancel any flights in France, but that by law, at least 50% of French flights are maintained during any industrial action. Additionally, the French Civil Aviation Authority has informed Reed MIDEM that airlines normally maintain long-haul international flights during industrial action. Reed MIDEM recommends that travellers contact the airline company to determine how it intends to handle their … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Reed MIDEM makes contingency plans for airport strikes (Update)
MIPCOM: Jeffrey Katzenberg named Personality of the Year
CEO of DreamWorks Animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg Paris - MIPCOM announced that entertainment executive and CEO of DreamWorks Animation Jeffrey Katzenberg has been named MIPCOM 2013 Personality of the Year. Katzenberg will accept the award during a gala dinner for industry executives at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes. The same day, he will address the MIPCOM audience in the Palais des Festival’s Grand Auditorium and share his perspectives on the television … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Jeffrey Katzenberg named Personality of the Year
MIPCOM 2013: Media Mastermind Keynote speakers announced
MIPCOM, the annual event for the global entertainment content market, has announced this year’s keynote line-up for its Media Mastermind Keynote programme. The confirmed speakers include Frances Berwick, President of Bravo and Style Media; Cécile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia; Ryan Kavanaugh, CEO of Relativity Media, and Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will be held at the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditiorium in Cannes from 7 to 10 … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013: Media Mastermind Keynote speakers announced