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
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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
ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will mark the thirteenth and final series of their long-running crime drama, Poirot, by presenting the star of the series, David Suchet, at MIPTV. Produced by ITV Studios, Poirot Series 13 (5 x 120’) will debut this MIPTV, bringing the number of episodes available to the international market place to 71. ITVS GE will celebrate the series’ Grand Finale by bringing David Suchet, who has played Hercule Poirot in all 13 series, to meet press and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
“Homeland” series creators Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, executive producers of multi-award-winning drama Homeland, will give a MIPTV Media Mastermind Keynote on April 8, presented in partnership with Keshet International. At MIPTV, Gordon and Raff will reveal the creative process behind the critically-acclaimed and ratings winning dramas, from conception to screen. They will discuss how these compelling dramas have become hits around the world and what considerations were made in adapting an … [Read more...] about “Homeland” series creators Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff to keynote at MIPTV