MIPCOM/Silver Spring, Md. –- Following the publication in the journal Science on the find and study of a 4.4 million-year-old female partial skeleton nicknamed ‘Ardi’, Discovery Channel will present a world premiere special, Discovering Ardi (October 11 from 9-11 PM, ET/PT). The two-hour special documents the investigation leading up to the landmark publication of the Ardipithecus ramidus fossils. To accompany the program, Discovery launched an extensive website, … [Read more...] about Discovery Enterprises International to distribute Discovering Ardi at MIPCOM
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Endemol unveils new line up of entertainment formats
London - Endemol announced a line up of formats available for the first time at MIPCOM 2009. Amongst this year's portfolio is 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow; XXS; Pointless, and Against the Odds. The new slate of shows will launch at MIPCOM alongside Endemol's returning global formats including the worldwide blockbuster, Wipeout, now in over 25 countries. The Whole 19 Yards, the thrilling game show created by Endemol UK, and commissioned in Spain and the UK will also be among this year's … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new line up of entertainment formats
Starz Media unveils feature films at MIPCOM
Burbank, CA - Starz Media will be introducing a diversified line-up of original feature films at MIPCOM this year. The films will range from the family comedy The Dog Who Saved Christmas to the action thriller Megafault. The announcement was made by Starz Media's Executive VP Worldwide Distribution Gene George. … [Read more...] about Starz Media unveils feature films at MIPCOM
Target Entertainment Group brings 500 new hours to MIPCOM
London - Target Entertainment Group is launching over 500 hours of new programming at MIPCOM across a range of genres. Amongst the new formats are Restaurant in Our Living Room, a new 8x60' factual entertainment format which sees two couples going head-to-head to create the ultimate dining experience in their own homes. Anonymous is a hit, celebrity based, hidden camera show available as both a 30' or 60' format. Another new format from Target at MIPCOM is Word Play, which sees four players face … [Read more...] about Target Entertainment Group brings 500 new hours to MIPCOM
Fremantle Corp. debuts kids’ animated film at MIPCOM
Toronto - The Fremantle Corporation heads to this year's MIPCOM with the new animated movie, The Last Flight of the Champion. The ninety-minute comedy/adventure film follows the young crew of the last Cosmic Marshal ship, The Champion, as they journey through the galaxy to bring fairness, justice and safety to all inhabitants. According to The Fremantle Corp.'s principal director, Irv Holender, "We are hoping to take ‘Last Flight' from a feature to a long form series depending on how well … [Read more...] about Fremantle Corp. debuts kids’ animated film at MIPCOM
Televisa at MIPCOM
Televisa Internacional will present a wide variety of entertaining reality show contests at MIPCOM. Make me Laugh will see teams engage in stand up comedy, sketches and much more in order to win the hearts of the judges and the public. I'm Searching For is a reality show focused on a competition to find the right match for a celebrity whether it's a new love, a personal assistant, a back-up dancer or even a fashion consultant. 12 Hearts to the Altar sees six couples put their love to the test by … [Read more...] about Televisa at MIPCOM
