Cannes – Emilio Azcárraga Jean, Chairman of the board and CEO of Grupo Televisa, has accepted this year’s MIPCOM Personality of the Year award. Under him, Grupo Televisa has doubled its operating margin and garnered more than 70% of the Mexican Broadcast TV market. In his keynote speech, Azcárraga Jean explained how Televisa achieved this. “In the last five years, in addition to selling our finished content all over the world, we’ve made foreign … [Read more...] about Personality of the Year Emilio Azcárraga Jean keynotes at MIP
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Yoga for Children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
Cannes, France – 4Direcciones Audiovisual’s director and producer Diana Rico’s winning pitch for Ooommm-Mmmooo, Yoga for Children is a 7-minute series where animated cows, each with a distinct character, teaches a bunch of children just how to stretch it out – Yoga style. Funnily, the only entry among the six finalists to combine animation with live-action had a title everyone on stage (with the exception of Rico) struggled to pronounce. When asked if that’s a … [Read more...] about Yoga for Children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three animation projects
The Foundation, Zodiak Kids’ production company, and Singapore-based animation production studio One Animation have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOU) regarding the development of three children’s animated TV programmes starting late this year. In an interview with TV ASIA Plus during the announcement at MIPCOM 2012, Nigel Pickard, CEO of Zodiak MEAA/ UK Kids said the first thing that his company looks for in a partnership is whether or not they are sharing a common aim creatively … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three animation projects
Nominees for International Emmys announced
Cannes – Nominations for the 40th International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at MIPCOM. There are 38 nominees in 9 categories. Winners will receive their awards at the 40th International Emmy Awards Gala on November 19 in New York City. Some of the nominees from Asia are Singapore-based The Group Entertainment’s The Kitchen Musical for Best Drama Series; Singapore’ Imagine Group Pte Ltd and The Group … [Read more...] about Nominees for International Emmys announced
Malaysia, Singapore shake hands on content partnerships
Malaysia and Singapore are combining their efforts and resources to penetrate the global entertainment and media industry. For the first time in history, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) joined forces to co-host and co-organise a Malaysia-Singapore Cocktail Reception at MIPCOM. The event has over 70 Malaysian and Singaporean company delegates hosting international guests, comprising of the most prominent broadcasters, … [Read more...] about Malaysia, Singapore shake hands on content partnerships
Malaysia announces US$30M worth of deals
Cannes – On the first day of MIPCOM 2012, His Excellency Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin Siaraf, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture announced 12 deals worth US$30 million during the Creative Malaysia Networking Reception. In an interview with TV ASIA Plus during the event, H.E. Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin said this is a milestone to move forward and further promote the creative content industry in Malaysia. He added: “This year is the … [Read more...] about Malaysia announces US$30M worth of deals