London – Shine International announced on April 5 that it will be bringing over 300 hours of new factual content to the MIPTV market bolstered by the broadest range of third party-represented content to date. High profile shows include exclusive access documentaries profiling will.i.am and Sir David Attenborough respectively. On the Road with will.i.am is a dynamic, fast paced all-access musical road trip documenting the international artist’s first solo tour, offering an inside view … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Shine International brings over 300 hours of factual programming
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NGC commissions “The Jesus Mysteries”
Washington, DC – National Geographic Channel announced on March 27 the commission of the two-hour special Jesus Mysteries from UK production house Juniper Communications. Offering a fresh look at the enduring mysteries that surround Jesus’ life from nativity to crucifixion, The Jesus Mysteries will star Nick Simmons, son of KISS lead singer and bass guitarist Gene Simmons, in the title role. The special will premiere internationally and in the U.S. in early 2014. The special’s … [Read more...] about NGC commissions “The Jesus Mysteries”
MarVista green lights music docs
Los Angeles, California – MarVista Entertainment, an independent producer and distributor of features and family entertainment programming, has given EntertainMe US, LLC, the green light to produce more music specials and documentaries focusing on pop music superstars Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The new productions were announced on March 13 by MarVista Entertainment Vanessa Shapiro, EVP Sales. “Music documentaries and … [Read more...] about MarVista green lights music docs
5th Asian Side of the Doc sold out
The 5th edition of Asian Side of the Doc, the 4-day factual market bringing together broadcasters, producers and financiers from Asia and the rest of the world to coproduce documentary and specialist factual, held in Chengdu this year, is now sold out. 632 delegates have already registered, including 130 decision makers. This year, there’ll be many more delegates coming from Asia, Europe, Australia, and some from North America: 65 producers and distributors from France, 35 from Australia, … [Read more...] about 5th Asian Side of the Doc sold out
MIPTV: FremantleMedia ​to distribute CNN’s “The Sixties”
London – FremantleMedia International further expands its factual portfolio with the acquisition of global distribution rights (excluding the U.S.) to The Sixties, a 10 x 60’ documentary series from CNN Originals. The series is executive produced for CNN/U.S. by the multiple EMMY® Award-winning producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman (HBO’s John Adams, The Pacific, and Game Change) of Playtone; and the EMMY® Award-winning producer Mark Herzog … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia ​to distribute CNN’s “The Sixties”
TVA Exclusive: Interview with Yves Jeanneau, CEO of Asian Side of the Doc
In an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus, CEO of Asian Side of the Doc Yves Jeanneau highlighted the stakes of the upcoming 5th edition of the Asia-centric documentary film marketplace which will be held in Chengdu, China from March 18-21 this year. Yves Jeanneau 1. ​Why has Asian Side of the Doc decided to go to Chengdu this year? Asian Side of the Doc started five years ago with a clear strategy: to roll out the event all over Asia to gather as many … [Read more...] about TVA Exclusive: Interview with Yves Jeanneau, CEO of Asian Side of the Doc