Armoza Formats has closed more deals on I Can Do That!, with FremantleMedia Australia picking up the prime time format. This follows on from the commission with China’s JSBC, who co-developed the show with Armoza Formats, and deals from leading international groups in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, and Norway. This MIPCOM has been record-breaking for Armoza, with I Can Do That! creating widespread buzz and being highlighted as one to watch at The … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Australia signs on Armoza’s “I Can Do That!”
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MIPCOM 2013 wrap
Cannes – DreamWorks Animation CEO and MIPCOM 2013 Personality of the Year Jeffrey Katzenberg insisted that mobile and digital will prove to be an asset rather than a threat to traditional television and there was plenty of online activity during MIPCOM. Digital announcements include FremantleMedia's multi-year agreement with Youku's VOD channels, and Disney Media Distribution's agreement with Tudou for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This year's MIPCOM alsoconfirmed that the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 wrap
Mexico named MIPCOM 2014 Country of Honour
Cannes, France – Reed MIDEM has announced that Mexico has been named MIPCOM 2014 Country of Honour. MIPCOM 2014 will take place in Cannes, 13-16 October 2014. The focus will feature high-level conferences, screening showcases, co-production matchmaking and Mexican-themed networking events. The Country of Honour programme is organised in partnership with PROMEXICO, the government agency which supports Mexican exports internationally and is in charge of … [Read more...] about Mexico named MIPCOM 2014 Country of Honour
MIPCOM: NHK’s science format to reach Thai youths
Cannes – At MIPCOM, NHK’s international distribution affiliate NHK Enterprises Inc. (NEP) and Thailand’s leading multimedia corporation MCOT Public Company Limited (MCOT) have signed a deal to license NHK’s science-entertainment format The New Anatomy Show,which was a big hit in Japan when it aired from 2007 to 2009 on NHK’s main channel, General TV.The deal includes co-production of a Thai version. MCOT and NEP will develop the format for … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NHK’s science format to reach Thai youths
Globo receives five International Emmy nominations
Globo has received five nominations for the 41st International Emmy Awards in Cannes. The announcement of the finalists was made during MIPCOM. The broadcaster is in the running with two productions in the Telenovela category: Brazil Avenue, a global success already sold to more than 100 countries, and Side by Side, which will be arriving in the international market in 2014. Fernanda Montenegro is a finalist in the ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ category … [Read more...] about Globo receives five International Emmy nominations
MIPCOM: Sundance and Tricon to distribute “The Divide” globally
Cannes, France AMC Studios and Tricon Films & Television have announced an agreement for Tricon to distribute the new scripted drama series, The Divide, outside of the U.S. Additionally, Sundance Channel Global, the international arm of AMC networks, will carry The Divide in some territories. The series is produced by AMC Studios, which produced the pilot, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Sundance and Tricon to distribute “The Divide” globally