London - ALL3Media International announced that it has secured the international distribution rights to NBC’s ambitious new interactive entertainment show The Million Second Quiz which it will launch at MIPCOM in October. The quiz runs non-stop 24 hours a day for one million seconds or for 11 days 13 hours, 46 minutes and 40 seconds. When the million seconds draw to a close, the champions will battle it out and the ultimate winner could claim an unprecedented USD$10 million cash … [Read more...] about ALL3Media International to distribute NBC’s “The Million Second Quiz” globally
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LeWeb joins Reed MIDEM
Paris – Reed MIDEM, a leading organiser of international tradeshows and conferences, has acquired LeWeb, one of Europe’s top internet conference and networking events. The acquisition enables LeWeb to reinforce its development and further strengthens Reed MIDEM’s interests in digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Launched in Paris in 2004 by Loic and Geraldine Le Meur, LeWeb brings together the key players in the international internet ecosystem including entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about LeWeb joins Reed MIDEM
MIPTV, MIPCOM and ATF to launch MIP Academy Conference at ATF 2013
Singapore – Reed Exhibitions, organiser of international content markets MIPTV and MIPCOM (under Reed MIDEM), and the Asia Television Forum & Market (under Reed Exhibitions Singapore), will launch the first MIP Academy conference sessions next year during ATF 2013. The new full-day event will offer pan-Asian producers a number of sessions and workshops on how to create productions with international potential and how to successfully export them, all conducted by industry experts. … [Read more...] about MIPTV, MIPCOM and ATF to launch MIP Academy Conference at ATF 2013
Novovision moves into cartoon genre with Pop Toon
Paris – Novovision has entered the world of animation with its brand new show, Pop Toon, aimed at those aged 6-13. It will present the series at next month’s Asia Television Forum (ATF) in Singapore. The series will comprise 300 shows, of which 25 half-hour shows are ready for delivery. It is made up of short, non-verbal cartoons, which Novovision’s recently-created acquisitions department has picked up from around the world, mainly from the golden age of animation. Pop Toon … [Read more...] about Novovision moves into cartoon genre with Pop Toon
One-on-one with Head of the Malaysia Delegation
Q: How different is this year’s Malaysian Pavilion from last year’s? A: Compared to last year, the Malaysian Pavilion this year is bigger and located in a more-prominent area. The layout is also designed for the delegation to have proper B2B discussions and to ensure that they can sell as much as they can. We also have a special segment that allows private discussions between buyers and sellers. Q: What are some of your major announcements this year? A: First and foremost, … [Read more...] about One-on-one with Head of the Malaysia Delegation
Great TV and great brands travel, says A+E’s Sean Cohan
Q: Pawn Stars UK Version – is that the way to go? Are we looking at important brands that have done well for the network, and looking for formats that could travel? A: Absolutely. But it’s not going to replace the great stories that are on finished taped. We’ll bring Pawn Stars UK, but we’ll also bring local formats. Our big brands of the last couple of years have become a lot more ‘formattable’. I think Pawn Stars is just the first. We will probably announce … [Read more...] about Great TV and great brands travel, says A+E’s Sean Cohan