French production giant Newen has continued its expansion in Europe by taking stakes in the Dutch production outfit Pupkin and Danish film company Nimbus. Newen has acquired a 60% stake in Pupkin, and a 33% stake in Nimbus.
MIPCOM has announced that Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, will be joining the MIPCOM 2018 Media Mastermind Keynote line-up. She will address delegates in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals on Monday 15 October at 11.30am.
Endemol Shine France has been commissioned by TF1 to create the first international version of brand new entertainment format Big Bounce Battle. The competition sees contestants race the clock, and gravity, as they try to conquer spectacular trampoline obstacle courses as fast as they possibly can.
Armoza Formats has announced that two new countries have taken the local rights for their new factual entertainment format, The Surprise Teacher. In France they have been acquired by Banijay Productions, and in Spain with Atresmedia-owned Verte.
Sky Vision and Endemol Shine International have announced a new distribution deal with Altice Studio, with the French broadcaster acquiring exclusive rights for hit drama series Tin Star. Altice has also pledged to take a lifetime commitment for Tin Star, with the first series premiering this winter.
5 Gold Rings is now available within the same app as play along.
‘Rising Sun’ hits the French scene filled with romance, strong friendships and breathtaking scenarios.
The new slate of original productions features lifestyle programming from across the home, food and travel categories.
International broadcasters order James Martin’s French Adventure from DCD rights.
Leading researchers will be sharing insights on multi-platform viewing behaviour at MIPTV 2017.
