STOCKHOLM – Eccho Rights have entered into an agreement with Russian producers Amedia Production to distribute brand new crime drama The Pretender. The series, an exciting and stylish 12-parter set after the Revolution of 1917, will air on Channel One in Russia later this year. Eccho Rights will present a first look at The Pretender for international buyers at MIPCOM this month. The Pretender sees a provincial swindler find a golden opportunity for a big city heist, as a case of … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights to present new Russian crime drama
MIPCOM 2018
ITV’s Carolyn McCall joins MIPCOM 2018 keynote line-up
PARIS – MIPCOM has announced that Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, will be joining the MIPCOM 2018 Media Mastermind Keynote line-up. She will address delegates in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals on Monday 15 October at 11.30am. The world’s entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France, from 15 to 18 October. ITV Studios is a leading creative force in global content production and distribution both as a leading unscripted producer and a thriving drama … [Read more...] about ITV’s Carolyn McCall joins MIPCOM 2018 keynote line-up
“Way Too Kawaii!” set for Asian World Premiere at MIPCOM
PARIS – Nippon TV’s brand-new fashion-set millennial drama Way Too Kawaii! will feature as the Asian World Premiere TV Screening at MIPCOM 2018. The star of the series, Yudai Chiba, and Arisa Mori, Nippon TV’s Producer, will attend the screening. The world's entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 15-18 October. The Asian World Premiere TV Screening will take place in the Palais des Festivals, Auditorium A, on Tuesday 16 October at 11:30am. Way Too … [Read more...] about “Way Too Kawaii!” set for Asian World Premiere at MIPCOM
CJ ENM productions shortlisted for Content Innovation Awards
SEOUL – CJ ENM and two of their titles have made the shortlist for the annual Content Innovation Awards. 16-episode scripted black comedy drama Prison Playbook is on the list for Series Launch of the Year, while hybrid music and dating format Love at First Song is listed for Best Musical Format. Winners for each category are to be announced during MIPCOM 2018. The Content Innovation Awards ceremony will take place on 14 October, at the Carlton Hotel’s Grand Salon in Cannes, … [Read more...] about CJ ENM productions shortlisted for Content Innovation Awards
Movistar+ original “The Pier” to make world premiere at MIPCOM
PARIS – The Pier, Movistar+'s new original series from creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato of previous hit show Money Heist (La casa de Papel) will have its World Premiere TV Screening at MIPCOM 2018. The world's entertainment content market MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 15-18 October. The Pier will premiere at the Palais des Festivals on Tuesday 16 October at 6:30pm. The eight-hour Movistar+/Telefonica original series in collaboration with … [Read more...] about Movistar+ original “The Pier” to make world premiere at MIPCOM
Issa Rae is MIPCOM’s Personality of the Year
PARIS – Issa Rae, creator, producer and star of HBO’s hit show Insecure, has been named MIPCOM 2018 Personality of the Year. The Peabody Award winner and vanguard Hollywood actress, writer, director and producer will be honoured at a gala dinner for leading international television executives at the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, on Wednesday 17 October, and will take part in a keynote interview. MIPCOM, the world’s entertainment content market, takes place in Cannes … [Read more...] about Issa Rae is MIPCOM’s Personality of the Year
