Cannes – A+E Network’s newly appointed President of Entertainment and Media, Nancy Dubuc, made her MIPCOM debut on Oct 7, a day before the market opened. During the company’s annual MIPCOM cocktail reception, she told the crowd that A+E Networks values the creative process above all else. “At A+E Networks, we are all about people, programming and partnerships. I think that we are a very unique organisation in the way that we support our people and in the way that we … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc speaks at her first MIP
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More carriage deals for Food Network Asia
Cannes – SCRIPPS-owned Food Network Asia has announced new carriage deals across Asia, increasing the number of territories launched in to six. The announcement was made by Hud Woodle, General Manager, Food Network Asia, at a press dinner reception organised by SCRIPPS at MIPCOM 2012. The following are the three carriages announced. Malaysia Already on Astro’s B.Yond HD in Malaysia, Food Network Asia, which was previously a 12-hour branded block (9am – 9pm), made the switch to … [Read more...] about More carriage deals for Food Network Asia
Cartoon Network and MIPJunior turn 20!
It was in a tent lined with black and white balloons (Cartoon Network colours) that a delectable seaside lunch was served to all who came to witness two giants in the kids programming world commemorate their 20th anniversaries. MIPJunior, the arm of MIPCOM that has gathered and nurtured talent and decision makers in the children’s programming field has been at it for 20 years now; as is Cartoon Network, who celebrates two decades of entertaining kids. At the Turner Networking Lunch held at … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network and MIPJunior turn 20!
Beyond secures deal with Astro TVIQ
Beyond Distribution and educational channel Astro TVIQ have confirmed a significant deal inked at MIPCOM, whereby Astro TVIQ has secured rights to 16 children series—totalling over 230 hours—for airing in Asia. Titles included in the sale are Kid Detectives, Toybox, Get Squiggling!, Buzzy Bee & Friends, Milly Molly, Lab Rats Challenge and Wild Animal Baby Explorers. Backyard Science was also renewed, which consistently performs as one of the top shows on TVIQ. Joanne Azzopardi, … [Read more...] about Beyond secures deal with Astro TVIQ
MIPCOM: The Walking Dead walks the red carpet
Lori Grimes, played by Sarah Wayne Callies Q: How will the character of Lori Grimes evolve in Season 3? Sarah Wayne Callies at MIPCOM 2012 A: Well, I think everything is made more acute by the pregnancy right now. A few months have passed between Seasons 2 and 3 and I think she’s trying very hard to make sure that she never asks anything of anyone, that she doesn’t put any pressure on Rick, that she never says ‘I’m hungry’ or ‘I’m tired’, or … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: The Walking Dead walks the red carpet
MIPCOM 2012: Singapore’s MDA announces fruitful trip
Singapore – Marking Singapore's 12th expedition to one of the world's largest audiovisual and digital content market—MIPCOM—the Media Development Authority’s (MDA) has announced successful international sale, and distribution and co-production deals for factual, drama and animation content during MIPCOM 2012 last week in Cannes. Compared to MIPCOM 2011, the participation rate of Singapore companies at this year’s event has increased 18%, including a … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2012: Singapore’s MDA announces fruitful trip