New York - AETN International expands into scripted television with the launch of Lifetime movies at MIPCOM. Topping the slate is the Hayden Panettiere (Heroes) vehicle, Tangled (working title). The movie is the true story of an American exchange student accused of murdering her college roommate. The movie is available for pre-sale, and will air in the US on Lifetime in 2011. AETN International’s MIPCOM movie slate includes He Loves Me; Never Tell A Lie; Gone; and Ashley. At MIPCOM, AETN … [Read more...] about AETN International steps into the scripted arena with Lifetime movies
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Running Wilde with Mad Men
It’s a busy time of the year. On one hand you have season premieres of new and major shows, on the other hand you have MIPCOM. This year the organisers are launching the MIPCOM World Premiere TV Screenings with Running Wilde and Mad Men, both from Lionsgate Television. Anyone who follows Mad Men, myself included, would love to catch an unaired episode of the highly rated show. In the season three finale Don Draper and a host of other principal characters break away from Sterling Cooper to … [Read more...] about Running Wilde with Mad Men
Endemol unveils new ‘hybrid’ formats for MIPCOM 2010
Endemol unveiled a line up of new ‘hybrid’ formats that cross over programming genres and media platforms. All will be available to the international market for the first time at MIPCOM 2010. Headlining this year’s portfolio is multiplatform hit The Money Drop - the nail biting TV game show that can be simultaneously played online at home. Also among Endemol’s highlights is Zoom a new format that fuses TV and social media. This social experiment sees five contestants … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new ‘hybrid’ formats for MIPCOM 2010
AETN International set to dazzle the croisette with a record 500+ hours of new programming for MIPCOM 2010
New York - AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), will arrive at MIPCOM with a breathtaking slate of new programming, which includes the company’s first ever competition and 3D programming, and first documentary feature film. Featuring over 500 new hours of programming, the AETN International catalogue comprises original series and specials from the fastest growing pay TV group in the US, including A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and BIO. Headlining AETN … [Read more...] about AETN International set to dazzle the croisette with a record 500+ hours of new programming for MIPCOM 2010
National Geographic Television International’s new programming for MIPCOM
National Geographic Television International (NGTI) unveiled its key programme launches for MIPCOM 2010. Leading the slate of more than 60 new hours is THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE: THROUGH THE LENS (1 x 52). In this unique and much-anticipated programme the trusted producers from National Geographic Television were deep inside the real West Wing, capturing the frenetic pace of everyday life and for the first time, seeing what it is really like to be President and how the White House works. Leading … [Read more...] about National Geographic Television International’s new programming for MIPCOM
Televisa Internacional at MIPCOM 2010
Televisa Internacional will be bringing a number of their telenovelas to the MIPCOM market in October. These include Teresa, Timeless Love, Marriage Diaries, as well as Dream of Me. Marriage Diaries centers around six married couples, their joys and sorrows, the drama and the rich variety of emotions they go through in their daily struggles to stay together. … [Read more...] about Televisa Internacional at MIPCOM 2010
