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
MIPCOM 2013
MIPCOM: Singapore delegation to bring over 80 titles
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will lead a delegation of 24 Singapore media companies to MIPCOM 2013. This marks Singapore's 13th expedition to one of the world's largest audiovisual and digital content markets. Compared to MIPCOM 2012, the participation rate of Singapore companies has increased 20% this year. They include a mix of TV production, animation and content distribution companies such as August Media Holdings, Infinite Studios, Monstrou Studios, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Singapore delegation to bring over 80 titles
MIPCOM: Armoza to launch six new formats
Israeli independent formats company Armoza Formats has announced their full line up of new shows that they will be bringing to MIPCOM 2013, comprising six new formats ranging from prime time studio entertainment to dramas and game shows. The six formats are: Prime time studio entertainment format I Can Do That (90-120’), developed together with Chinese broadcaster JSBC; scripted suspense show Hostages (60’), which leads Armoza’s scripted portfolio … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza to launch six new formats
BBC Drama Production appoints Endemol as distributor for upcoming drama
London – BBC Drama Production has appointed Endemol Worldwide Distribution as the international distributor for its BBC One epic drama series The Ark (6 x 60’), which will begin shoot from August – November 2013. The Ark tells the story of World War One’s front line medics – told through the eyes of the newly recruited VAD’s (women from the Voluntary Aid Detachment). Drawn from diaries and letters from actual VAD’s, the series explores their … [Read more...] about BBC Drama Production appoints Endemol as distributor for upcoming drama
MIPTV: Argentina named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour
Cannes – Reed MIDEM has announced that Argentina has been named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour, which is set to take place during MIPCOM in October this year. In partnership with the Argentine National Film Board (Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales), MIPCOM will organise a dedicated focus on Argentina’s television, film and digital media industries, featuring a wide range of programmes of high-level conferences, screening showcases, co-production matchmaking, and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Argentina named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour