BBC Worldwide is celebrating the launch of its new fantasy drama series Atlantis by staging a 3D street art stunt, the first ever to take place at MIPCOM. Using tricks of perspective, the giant canvas gives spectators the impression of being plunged deep into the depths of Atlantis. From left: Cast members Jack Donnelly and Aiysha Hart with Executive Producers Johnny Capps, Howard Overman, Julian Murphy The street art was unveiled by cast members Jack Donnelly and Aiysha Hart on the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide launches “Atlantis” with 3D stunt
MIPCOM
MIPCOM: Telemundo to remake “Les Mis” in Spanish for TV
Cannes – Telemundo Internacional announced at a press conference held in Cannes, France, that the well-known Mexican actress Aracely Arambula will play the leading role in the new telenovela based on Victor Hugo’s classic work Les Miserables, to be produced by Telemundo in 2014. Valentina Parraga, the acclaimed writer for Telemundo's ratings successes La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South) and La Patrona (The Return), heads the adaptation of this new … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Telemundo to remake “Les Mis” in Spanish for TV
MIPCOM: Discovery Enterprises to represent New World Distribution docs
Cannes, France – Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) will represent seven documentary films from New World Distribution’s (NWD) programming catalogue at MIPCOM. Under the terms of the deal - first announced in July 2013 - DEI has the worldwide rights to distribute first window options to international broadcasters. “Discovery Enterprises International is pleased to be working with New World Distribution to expand our growing catalogue of feature length programmes. These … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Discovery Enterprises to represent New World Distribution docs
MIPCOM: NBC partners spaceline and One Three Media for unscripted series
New York – NBC announced an exclusive deal with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline, and Mark Burnett’s One Three Media to create the unscripted elimination competition series, Space Race. The prize is a trip for the winner into space on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, all captured on camera. Space Race will have unprecedented access to Virgin Galactic’s home in the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NBC partners spaceline and One Three Media for unscripted series
MIPCOM: Malaysia to announce over US$40 million worth of deals
Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Minister of Communications and Multimedia, the Honorable Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, will be present at MIPCOM, to support Malaysia’s talents and to promote the country’s world-class technology and content. This MIPCOM, the Malaysian delegation comprises a record number of over 50 companies from all content platforms, bringing all new Malaysian-made leading- edge content with a focus on technology and new media. Honorable … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia to announce over US$40 million worth of deals
MIPCOM: SBS International secures sales for new food titles
Ahead of MIPCOM 2013, SBS International has secured a raft of sales from their new slate of food titles exploring cuisines from Thailand, Mexico, France and more. Marion’s Thailand (10 x 30') – which aired locally on Foxtel’s LifeStyle Food channel, has been sold to the Food Network (UK, Poland and EMEA) and Discovery Asia whilst Luke Nguyen’s France (10 x 30') and Mexican Fiesta with Peter Kuruvita (10 x 30') have both been sold to UK TV’s … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: SBS International secures sales for new food titles