Munich/Cannes – Global Screen, the sales and distribution joint venture between Bavaria Media and Telepool, reported that it has got off to a good start at the international television market MIPCOM in Cannes. “A large number of sales have already been completed”, says Marlene Fritz, Head of TV Sales with Global Screen, after the first two days in Cannes. “We are very delighted with this success, especially in view of the fact that the overall economic situation in Europe … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2012: Global Screen reports strong sales
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MIPCOM: Thai Street Food in Cannes
Fancy being treated to freshly barbequed prawns and beef marinated Thai style and washing all the goodness down with sparkling wine whilst watching the sun go down on the French Rivieria – well, that’s what some clients of ABC Australia were treated to at the Thai Street Food function held during the MIPCOM market in Cannes. Natalie Lawley, Manager of ABC Content Sales, fronted the event in the presence of the series’ presenter and chef David Thompson, who was in Cannes to … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Thai Street Food in Cannes
MIPCOM: BBC scores factual sales with Asian broadcasters
Cannes – BBC Worldwide announced that it has sold a range of factual programming to broadcasters in Asia. Hong Kong FTA broadcaster TVB has picked up a package dominated by natural history and documentary titles, totalling approximately 100 hours. Titles sold include the blue-chip natural history series Frozen Planet (6 x 50’), Earthflight (6 x 50’) and Great Barrier Reef (3 x 50’ or 3 x 60’). Other factual titles sold to TVB include: Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking: … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC scores factual sales with Asian broadcasters
MIPCOM: Venevision announces sales of ‘Rosario’
Cannes – Venevision International, the global entertainment company of the Cisneros Group, has fortified its status among the leading distributors of the telenovela genre with the successful sale of its latest dramatic series Rosario here at MIPCOM 2012. Cesar Diaz, Vice President of Sales of Venevision International, said, “The novela is still in the middle of production, but there’s already a buzz in the market and customers are inquiring about it. When you have a product of … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Venevision announces sales of ‘Rosario’
MIPCOM: Nominees from Asia at 2012 International Emmys
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 MIPCOM: Nominees from Asia at 2012 International Emmys
MIPCOM: Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three kids’ programmes
Announcing the MOU at MIPCOM’s Singapore Pavilion are Yeo Chun Cheng, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of Broadcast, Animation, Film and Music (BAFM) for MDA (leftmost); Nigel Pickard, CEO, Zodiak MEAA (second from left), and Jeremy Hall, Executive Producer, One Animation (rightmost). 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 … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Zodiak Kids’ The Foundation partners One Animation to develop three kids’ programmes