London- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) will unveil a new format called Milky Way Mission at MIPCOM, offering broadcasters the opportunity to send contestants into space for the first time in television history. The announcement follows an exclusive agreement between SPT and Space Expedition Corporation (SXC), which is launching a space travel programme for civilians in 2014 and will provide seats on its space flights to participating broadcasters. Milky Way Mission was … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: SPT to unveil “Milky Way Mission”
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MIPCOM: Armoza to launch six new formats
Israeli independent formats company Armoza Formats has announced their full line up of new shows that they will be bringing to MIPCOM 2013, comprising six new formats ranging from prime time studio entertainment to dramas and game shows. The six formats are: Prime time studio entertainment format I Can Do That (90-120’), developed together with Chinese broadcaster JSBC; scripted suspense show Hostages (60’), which leads Armoza’s scripted portfolio … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza to launch six new formats
MIPCOM: MarVista Entertainment to debut music specials and docs
Los Angeles, California – MarVista Entertainment, an independent producer and distributor of features and family entertainment programming, has acquired a total of sixteen music specials and documentary titles from EntertainME and 1550, including the recently completed Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet special, which the company will be debuting at MIPCOM. The acquisition was announced by MarVista Entertainment CEO Fernando Szew. MarVista Entertainment has also … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: MarVista Entertainment to debut music specials and docs
MIPCOM: Argentina’s VP to address LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch
Amado Boudou Paris – MIPCOM has announced the presence of the Vice President of Argentina, Lic. Amado Boudou, who will address the MIPCOM 2013 LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch and lead his country’s delegation as part of the Argentina Country of Honour programme at MIPCOM.The 2nd LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch will bring together 150 of the most influential TV and entertainment executives driving international co-productions in Latin America, with a focus on the world-class … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Argentina’s VP to address LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch
MIPCOM: illuminate Hollywood to present 4K conversion solution
Steve Galloway Los Angeles, California – illuminate Hollywood will launch its iConform solution at MIPCOM, for content owners looking to bridge their existing libraries with modern technology. iConform uses a proprietary technology to bring SD programmes up to the current HD and 4K media standards, generating new life and revenue from valuable, dormant assets, with significant cost and time savings. illuminate Hollywood has already remastered TV series for studios and distribution … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: illuminate Hollywood to present 4K conversion solution
MIPCOM: Videogame-based “Invizimals” to make appearance
TVE has confirmed its involvement in the production of the new animated series, based on the hugely successful videogame franchise Invizimals, created by the Spanish development studio Novarama and launched by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The series premiere is planned for the end of this year on TVE, along with two specials to be distributed together with the series by BRB Internacional. The series´premiere will coincide with the launch of two … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Videogame-based “Invizimals” to make appearance