London - Woodcut Media and The Development Partnership have been commissioned by A+E Networks UK to produce a two-part documentary: Alfie Allen’s Story of Football (working title), which reveals the birth and evolution of the UK’s favourite game which will air on HISTORY. Alfie Allen’s Story of Football (w/t) (2 x 60’) is directed by Mike Christie and produced by Woodcut Media and The Development Partnership, alongside co-producers Krempelwood Entertainment. Derren Lawford (Woodcut Media) … [Read more...] about Alfie Allen’s football documentary
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MIPCOM Carriage Deal Forum
Paris – MIPCOM's Carriage Deal Forum is the market place for streaming platforms, distribution of channels, and nonlinear services around the world. The third edition of the event expects 350 buyers to attend. This programme, designed to help foster carriage agreements between network operators, channels and OTT platforms, will take place during MIPCOM. Among carriers participating in the Forum are Beln Media, Canal+ Groupe, Freesat, OSN, Roku and Telefonica while channel operators … [Read more...] about MIPCOM Carriage Deal Forum
Best of Japanese TV industry scheduled for MIPCOM conference
Best of Japanese TV industry scheduled for MIPCOM conference Japan Country of Honour showcase at MIPCOM presents a solid line-up of conferences for two days. Paris - MIPCOM announces a two-day conference programme illustrating the very best of the Japanese TV industry as part of Japan Country of Honour showcase. The world’s leading B2B entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 17-20 October 2016. Proceedings will open with the Japan Market Overview on the … [Read more...] about Best of Japanese TV industry scheduled for MIPCOM conference
MGM’s highlights at MIPCOM 2016
Los Angeles, USA - MGM International Television Distribution announces an exciting MIPCOM 2016 slate features the launch of new drama series’ The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the classic and critically acclaimed Margaret Atwood novel starring Elizabeth Moss; Get Shorty, a reimagining of Elmore Leonard’s best-selling novel starring Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd; and Condor based on the critically acclaimed feature Three Days of the Condor. New season highlights include the third instalment of the … [Read more...] about MGM’s highlights at MIPCOM 2016
Midnight Sun debuts at MIPCOM
London – Midnight Sun, created by Mårlind & Stein, is a high concept thriller set in a small mining community in remote northern Sweden where a series of brutal murders conceal a secret conspiracy. Based on an idea by Henrik Jansson-Schweizer and Patrick Nebout, the eight-part series stars French actress Leïla Bekhti and Gustaf, and is produced by Atlantique Productions and Nice Drama for CANAL+ and SVT. Due to air later this year on CANAL+ and SVT, the series received the Audience Award at … [Read more...] about Midnight Sun debuts at MIPCOM
Greg Robertson continues to lead MGM APAC
Los Angeles, CA – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) renews Greg Robertson for multiyear extension to run the Asia Pacific office as Managing Director and Senior Vice President, International Television Distribution. Robertson will remain based in Australia and will continue to report directly to Chris Ottinger, President, Worldwide Television Distribution & Acquisitions. Since joining MGM in 2013, Robertson has managed the strategic direction of the distribution operations throughout the Asia … [Read more...] about Greg Robertson continues to lead MGM APAC