Paris – The global entertainment content market, MIPCOM runs in Cannes, France from 17-20 October 2016, during which Japan is official Country of Honour. As part of this showcase, NHK will present the legendary Asian fantasy series Moribito II: Guardian of the Spirit, and WOWOW will premiere Cold Case Japan, adapted from WB’s hit US series. The Country of Honour Opening Party will be held at the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez in October, and will be attended by Kento … [Read more...] about NHK & WOWOW to screen at Country of Honour Opening night
MIPCOM 2016
Keshet picks The Paper
Keshet International (KI) has picked up global distribution rights to the new eagerly anticipated Croatian crime drama series, The Paper. Produced by Drugi Plan and yet to air on HTV1, The Paper (12 x 50’) is a dark cocktail of political corruption, power struggles, crime and betrayal. Impassioned reviews from critics and glowing screening receptions at selected European festivals over the summer have given the show must-see status. It will be available as a finished subtitled series and … [Read more...] about Keshet picks The Paper
Nippon heading to MIPCOM with new formats and drama
Tokyo – Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), announced that the company will be heading to MIPCOM 2016 with a new drama, Pretty Proofreader (10 x 60’), and two new formats Burning Questions! (60’eps) and The Character (60’ eps). The broadcaster recently released its popular format Dragons’ Den (Shark Tank in the US) currently available in 29 formats and airing in 184 countries across the globe, and the hit drama series The Last Cop into its … [Read more...] about Nippon heading to MIPCOM with new formats and drama
Strong speakers at MIPCOM
Paris– Ben Sherwood, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, President, Disney-ABC Television Group; David Linde, Chief Executive Officer, Participant Media; and Sophie Watts, President, STX Entertainment are confirmed as keynote speakers at MIPCOM 2016. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the MIPCOM entertainment content market runs in Cannes from 17 to 20 October 2016. These three Media Mastermind keynote speakers will explore, each from their own perspective, the MIPCOM 2016 theme of “The New Television”. … [Read more...] about Strong speakers at MIPCOM
MIPCOM 2016 – Personality of the Year
Paris – Shonda Rhimes, creator and writer of ground-breaking hit shows and one of the most celebrated and influential producers in Hollywood, has been named MIPCOM 2016 Personality of the Year. The internationally-respected Rhimes, whose TV credits include ABC Studios’ Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Private Practice, How to Get Away with Murder, and The Catch will be honoured at a gala dinner for leading international television executives at the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, on Wednesday 19 October and … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2016 – Personality of the Year
Red Arrow distributes Mata Hari
Munich- Red Arrow International has picked up worldwide distribution rights for major new Russian-made drama Mata Hari. Produced by Star Media for Channel One Russia, Red Arrow will launch the English-language version of the drama at MIPCOM 2016. Mata Hari charts the extraordinary life of exotic dancer, courtesan and infamous spy Mata Hari. … [Read more...] about Red Arrow distributes Mata Hari
