Cannes – DreamWorks Animation CEO and MIPCOM 2013 Personality of the Year Jeffrey Katzenberg insisted that mobile and digital will prove to be an asset rather than a threat to traditional television and there was plenty of online activity during MIPCOM. Digital announcements include FremantleMedia's multi-year agreement with Youku's VOD channels, and Disney Media Distribution's agreement with Tudou for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This year's MIPCOM alsoconfirmed that the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 wrap
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MIPCOM: “Wentworth” secures worldwide sales
Cannes – Australian prison drama Wentworth has captured the attention of international audiences at MIPCOM. Sales for S1 were completed by the teams at FremantleMedia International to Africa (MNET), Eire (TV3), Sweden (TV4) and Scandinavia (CMORE), as well as New Zealand (TVNZ), UK (FIVE). It is also available in 15 markets through a pan-Eastern Europe deal with SPI. Additional deals for Season 2 have already been concluded for the UK, Eire, Scandinavia, Sweden and New … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: “Wentworth” secures worldwide sales
FremantleMedia announces record number of global productions
Cannes – With global productions like Idols, The X Factor and Got Talent, and local drama formats such as Wentworth and Confrontation, FremantleMedia has announced that it has more titles in production than ever before with 217 productions currently in the works across 117 territories.Leading the charge is the long-running game show format Family Feud. Local versions of the popular game show are now produced in 60 territories worldwide. Other … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces record number of global productions
FremantleMedia appoints Global Entertainment Production director
London, UK – FremantleMedia has announced the appointment of Diana Buddingh as Director, Global Entertainment Production. Based in London, Buddingh will drive and manage the global roll-out of FremantleMedia’s formats from a production perspective, reporting to FremantleMedia’s CEO, Cecile Frot-Coutaz from October 1, 2013. Buddingh will be responsible for the brand management and global roll-out of all FremantleMedia’s developed and acquired … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia appoints Global Entertainment Production director
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
Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
According to FOX News, Randy Jackson, the remaining original American Idol judge, will not be returning to the FOX talent competition next season. Jackson said in a statement that he will be leaving American Idol to focus on his record label and other business opportunities. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol, I have decided to leave after this season," he said. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry." FOX … [Read more...] about Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
