RX France (formerly Reed MIDEM) today announced that Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti will give a keynote address at MIPCOM CANNES (17-20 October). As CEO of the world’s largest independent content producer and distributor, Bassetti oversees a burgeoning operation spanning 22 territories, over 120 production entities and a catalogue that includes Survivor, Peaky Blinders, Big Brother and MasterChef, as well as upcoming break-through titles Rogue … [Read more...] about Banijay Group CEO, Marco Bassetti to deliver keynote at MIPCOM Cannes
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Sony Pictures Television expands Last Resort distribution
London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has pre-sold its new drama Last Resort to more than 100 countries ahead of its international distribution at MIPCOM in Cannes next month. In Asia, pan-regional broadcaster AXN Asia will air the series across 20 territories including India, China, Hong Kong and across Southeast Asia, while Canadian rights were acquired earlier this year by Shaw Global. Latest territories confirmed in Europe include Germany (Prosieben), Austria (ORF), Italy (FOX), … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television expands Last Resort distribution
Jane Campion gets Creative at MIPCOM
Paris – Legendary film director Jane Campion will take part in the MIPCOM 2012 Creative Talks series of presentations. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes, October 8-11, 2012. Palme d’Or and Oscar-winning writer/director Jane Campion (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady, An Angel at my Table) will take center stage at MIPCOM for a unique Creative Talks interview, alongside with Gerard Lee, co-creator and co-writer of her new TV series Top of the Lake. Starring … [Read more...] about Jane Campion gets Creative at MIPCOM
Nine up for BBC
BBC Worldwide is bringing nine new formats to MIPCOM this year. These are a mix of scripted, game show, reality and talent contest formats. The nine formats available to buyers for the first time at this year’s event are Misfits, Epic Win, Hot Like Us, Show Me the Funny: Stand-up Showdown, Project Parent, Daddy Daycare, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Chick Fix and Young, Bad and Barking. Elin Thomas, VP Format Licensing EMEA for BBC Worldwide, said, “Whether you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Nine up for BBC
3D in the hot seat
3DTV will be hotly debated during a series of conferences at this year’s MIPCOM in Cannes. The MIP 3D coverage and focus point sessions will held on Monday October 3. During the event experts will speak about TV’s next dimension. It will be screened LIVE along with Tweets and blog posts from the Palais. Throughout the next few weeks, distributors, content owners and platform owners will be adding to the debate, commenting on the 3D content industry, previewing new additions to … [Read more...] about 3D in the hot seat
41e previews animation pilot ahead of Cannes
41 Entertainment LLC (41e), the New York, London and Barcelona based animation production and distribution company, today announced it has delivered the full pilot of its new 2D-3D animated show, Blake: Double Identity, and is embarking on a global road show to allow major customers to screen it prior to MIPCOM. Blake: Double Identity is an animated TV series following the adventures of action-hero twins Justin and Tatiana (friends call her “T”) Blake, and their two friends who have … [Read more...] about 41e previews animation pilot ahead of Cannes