Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
Michelle Phan
Endemol Beyond launches ICON Network
Endemol Shine Group, the newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor, and its Endemol Beyond Premium Content Network, have teamed with digital pioneer and entrepreneur Michelle Phan for the creation of ICON, the first worldwide Premium Lifestyle Network. The ICON global vertical network launched in the U.S. and the UK simultaneously, with rollouts across Western Europe and Asia to follow in the summer and fall. Creatively led by Phan, ICON and ICON UK will now be the online … [Read more...] about Endemol Beyond launches ICON Network