Los Angeles – JP Bommel, President & CEO of NATPE announced the launch of several new initiatives for the forthcoming NATPE Budapest Global TV Market and Conference, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest from June 19-22. In addition to the robust conference program featuring Success in Co-Productions: Maximising Your Regional and International Business Partnerships and A World of Formats: Insights and Strategies for Global Distribution, the premier global content and … [Read more...] about NAPTE Budapest introduces new business initiatives
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MGM’s highlights at MIPCOM 2016
Los Angeles, USA - MGM International Television Distribution announces an exciting MIPCOM 2016 slate features the launch of new drama series’ The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the classic and critically acclaimed Margaret Atwood novel starring Elizabeth Moss; Get Shorty, a reimagining of Elmore Leonard’s best-selling novel starring Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd; and Condor based on the critically acclaimed feature Three Days of the Condor. New season highlights include the third instalment of the … [Read more...] about MGM’s highlights at MIPCOM 2016
Greg Robertson continues to lead MGM APAC
Los Angeles, CA – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) renews Greg Robertson for multiyear extension to run the Asia Pacific office as Managing Director and Senior Vice President, International Television Distribution. Robertson will remain based in Australia and will continue to report directly to Chris Ottinger, President, Worldwide Television Distribution & Acquisitions. Since joining MGM in 2013, Robertson has managed the strategic direction of the distribution operations throughout the Asia … [Read more...] about Greg Robertson continues to lead MGM APAC
MGM’s formats
Los Angeles, USA- MGM International Television presented 19 formats at MIPTV, following the strategic acquisition of United Artists Media Group under the MGM Television umbrella. In addition to the previously announced shows and films, format highlights include the modern take on the dating game; Coupled, the highly anticipated technology competition series, Greatest Makers; the successful Apprentice and Celebrity Apprentice franchises and game show Generation Gap. … [Read more...] about MGM’s formats
Bruce Tuchman promoted at AMC Networks
New York – AMC Networks announced on April 3 that Bruce Tuchman has been named President, AMC/Sundance Channel Global and MGM Channel Global. In addition to his current role overseeing AMC/Sundance Channel Global, Tuchman takes on the additional responsibility of leading the programming, marketing, and strategic development of the company’s MGM Channel, which is programmed and distributed in multiple languages and reaches over 130 countries and territories. Responsibility for sales, … [Read more...] about Bruce Tuchman promoted at AMC Networks
History picks up third season of Vikings
New York – HISTORY has picked up a 10-episode third season of the hit drama series, Vikings. Created and written by Michael Hirst, the renewal comes just four episodes into Vikings’ second season. Six new episodes remain in the current season with the season finale in the U.S. slated for May 1. Vikings season two has propelled HISTORY to #1 in cable in its Thursday 10-11pm time slot. The hit scripted series is off to a strong start in season two currently averaging 3.4 million total … [Read more...] about History picks up third season of Vikings