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
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TV Hack makes a comeback at MIPCube
Paris – The MIPCube TV Hack will bring developers and designers together with content industry leaders to create the next generation of engaging video apps. The TV Hack aims to break the mould in the video content space at MIPTV to be held in Cannes, France, from April 8-11. The event is designed to inspire developers to create a prototype — or "hack" — of something that enhances the video content experience for users and provides new business ideas to the TV industry. This … [Read more...] about TV Hack makes a comeback at MIPCube
Euronews launches on TOTiptv
Lyon, France – Euronews has signed an agreement with Telecom Of Thailand’s newly launched IPTV service TOTiptv. TOTiptv, operated by TOT, is currently the only digital platform available in the country. Euronews is now part of the "Choice S" package and can already be seen in English by TOTiptv subscribers. Euronews currently reaches one million Thai households and supports the roll-out of this new IPTV offer in the country. Arnaud Verlhac, Deputy Director of Distribution at … [Read more...] about Euronews launches on TOTiptv
Virginie Calmels resigns from Endemol
Paris, Amsterdam – Virginie Calmels has resigned from her positions as COO of Endemol Group and CEO of Endemol France, and will leave the company shortly. Calmels joined Endemol in September 2003 and successively held the positions of Managing Director, then CEO of Endemol France, before being promoted to COO of Endemol Group. Just Spee, CEO of Endemol, said: "Virginie did a great job in the different roles she held within the group and I wish her the very best for her future.” "I … [Read more...] about Virginie Calmels resigns from Endemol
Indonesia prescribed a dose of “The Dr. Oz Show”
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has sold the format of its multi-topic magazine talk show, The Dr. Oz Show, to TRANS TV in Indonesia. TRANS TV will produce the local version of the talk show, which will consist of at least 60 episodes to air daily during daytime. The show is slated to launch in early-2013. “The sale of The Dr. Oz Show format to TRANS TV reaffirms that there is a growing potential and appeal in Asia-Pacific for U.S. talk shows with universal … [Read more...] about Indonesia prescribed a dose of “The Dr. Oz Show”
“Space Dive” lands with international broadcasters
BBC Worldwide has licensed Space Dive, the documentary charting Felix Baumgartner’s record-breaking skydive, to broadcasters in 13 countries across the globe. VRT (Belgium), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland), RTL (Germany), VPRO (Holland), France 4 (France), Russia 2 (Russia), NRK (Norway), Channel NewsAsia (Singapore), Chosun (Korea), TVP (Poland), Kompas TV (Indonesia) and Sportsnet (Canada) are all ready to screen the documentary, which contains exclusive never-before-seen footage charting … [Read more...] about “Space Dive” lands with international broadcasters
