At the MIPJunior keynote address, Stuart Snyder teased the audiences with a first-generation mobile phone, one he claimed he owned way back when! 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 … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: 20th Birthday Bash for Cartoon Network and MIPJunior
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MIPCOM: Venevision and Electus partner on three drama formats
Cannes – Venevision International, a global entertainment company of the Cisneros Group of Companies, has signed a deal with Ben Silverman’s multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, for the national and international commercialisation of the English-language formats of the dramatic series The Black Widow, Millionaire Maid and Country of Women. Electus’ founder Ben Silverman, who has Executive Produced successful adaptations of Ugly Betty from the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Venevision and Electus partner on three drama formats
MIPCOM: FME inks deals with Asia Pacific broadcasters for Wedding Band
Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has announced the sale of U.S. drama Wedding Band (10 x 60’) to two multi-territory broadcasters in Asia Pacific that will air in more than 45 territories. Sony has picked up the hour-long comedic drama for its viewers across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Viacom18 has also opted for the show for viewers in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: FME inks deals with Asia Pacific broadcasters for Wedding Band
MIPCOM: Dating, gaming formats lead NBCUniversal International’s line-up
London – NBCUniversal International’s MIPCOM line-up features new and highly-anticipated series from NBC, USA Network, Oxygen and Bravo. NBCUniversal’s established formats Baggage, Average Joe, Top Chef and Real Housewives will be joined by NBC’s Stars and Stripes and Ready for Love, USA Network’s The Moment, E!’s Opening Act, and Bravo’s Newlyweds. Dating formats continue to gain ground with buyers. Baggage, in its fourth season on U.S. network GSN, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Dating, gaming formats lead NBCUniversal International’s line-up
MIPCOM: The Weinstein Co. to launch World Dance Awards
Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company, will partner with dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley to launch the World Dance Awards. The announcement was made by Weinstein during his keynote address at MIPCOM in Cannes on October 9. The television event is being compared to the Grammys, and will see dancers from around the world competing for the yet-unannounced categories. This project is said to be another step in The Weinstein Co.’s expansion of its TV portfolio. This … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: The Weinstein Co. to launch World Dance Awards
MIPCOM: Malaysia, Singapore partner to accelerate content industries
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 last night in Cannes, France. The event has over 70 Malaysian and Singaporean company delegates hosting international guests, comprising of the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia, Singapore partner to accelerate content industries