London – Pilot Productions, producer of travel and adventure factual programming, has secured a number of sales in several territories.Launched at MIPCOM 2012, Globe Trekker: Round The World Series (8 x 52"), a miniseries devised to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its flagship Globe Trekker, has been acquired by Greek public broadcaster ERT, and licensed to Thai public broadcaster Thai PBS. Both companies have also acquired Globe Trekker Season … [Read more...] about Pilot Productions secures a raft of new sales
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MIPCOM 2012 surge in attendance
Cannes – Major companies and household names from the film and internet world lined up last week alongside their television counterparts for one of the biggest MIPCOMs ever. MIPCOM 2012 cemented a coming together of all sectors of the entertainment business and showed an appetite for developing international deals. The market also welcomed a stellar line-up of keynotes, speakers and stars. According to Reed MIDEM, some 12,900 delegates from 104 countries, including 4,400 buyers, negotiated … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2012 surge in attendance
MIPCOM 2012: Singapore’s MDA announces fruitful trip
Singapore – Marking Singapore's 12th expedition to one of the world's largest audiovisual and digital content market—MIPCOM—the Media Development Authority’s (MDA) has announced successful international sale, and distribution and co-production deals for factual, drama and animation content during MIPCOM 2012 last week in Cannes. Compared to MIPCOM 2011, the participation rate of Singapore companies at this year’s event has increased 18%, including a … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2012: Singapore’s MDA announces fruitful trip
MIPCOM: Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three kids’ programmes
Announcing the MOU at MIPCOM’s Singapore Pavilion are Yeo Chun Cheng, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of Broadcast, Animation, Film and Music (BAFM) for MDA (leftmost); Nigel Pickard, CEO, Zodiak MEAA (second from left), and Jeremy Hall, Executive Producer, One Animation (rightmost). The Foundation, Zodiak Kids’ production company, and Singapore-based animation production studio One Animation have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOU) regarding the development of three … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three kids’ programmes
ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has signed a raft of deals for its hit drama franchises with broadcasters across Latin America, Asia and New Zealand ahead of MIPCOM 2012. In Asia Pacific, True Visions in Thailand and AXN Korea have acquired the second series of Case Histories (3x120’; Ruby Film and Television), while Prime TV New Zealand has bought series two of Monroe (6x60’; Mammoth Screen). Latin American cable network Pramer has acquired a 52-hour drama package for its … [Read more...] about ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas
Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012
MIPCOM 2012 will be welcoming internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities, many of whom will grace the red carpet at MIPCOM's Opening Night Party. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes from October 8 to 11. Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell (Felicity) and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys (Brothers and Sisters), both stars of the new period drama The Americans, will attend the gala … [Read more...] about Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012