The Malaysian delegation to MIPCOM this year, led by His Excellency Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin Siaraf, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture, comprises of more than 40 strong Malaysian content companies consisting of broadcasters, distributors, feature film, television and animation producers, with 200 new programmes on offer for distribution and acquisition—double the number of completed programmes compared to last year. Some of the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia doubles programming lineup for sale
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MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide boosts lineup of children’s titles
BBC Worldwide’s animated series Baby Jake has been picked up by Norwegian broadcaster NRK; Wingin' It and Sadie J, by STARZ KIDS & FAMILY in the U.S.; and The Adventures of Abney & Teal , ABC4Kids (Australia). “We have really bolstered our children’s titles right across the age range, so it’s brilliant to see series from pre-school animations to teen titles being snapped up by broadcasters all over the globe," said Nathan Waddington, Children's … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide boosts lineup of children’s titles
MIPJunior: Yoga for children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
An elated Diana Rico (right), after being handed the winner’s certificate by Reed MIDEM’s Laurine Garaude (left). Pictured in the centre is Richard Decaillet from 4Direcciones Audiovisual 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, … [Read more...] about MIPJunior: Yoga for children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
Sydney - Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe will make a special appearance at MIPCOM on Monday for the launch of ABC Commercial’s documentary Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer (1 x 56’ HD). Directed by Gregor Jordan, Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer is an honest and intimate portrayal of the legendary swimmer as he fails in his Olympic comeback mission but rediscovers a love of swimming. Friends and filmmakers interviewed and filmed ‘Thorpey’ as he trained, secretly at first, then competed in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
MIPCOM: Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright to promote House of Cards
Paris – Leading names from the much anticipated Netflix commission, House of Cards, have been confirmed to attend MIPCOM with international distributor for the series, Sony Pictures Television. Attending the market will be Academy Award-nominated writer Beau Willimon (The Ides of March) and on-screen stars, Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) and Golden Globe nominee Robin Wright (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). From Academy Award-nominated director, David Fincher … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright to promote House of Cards
ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
ABC Commercial is heading to MIP Junior with a new and unique children’s animation A Cautionary Tail (1x14’ HD), a magical story about a girl born with a tail that expresses her emotions. Chosen as a finalist in the MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award (7-10 year old category), A Cautionary Tail tells the story of how the girl faces the pressures in fitting in, and choosing between conformity and self-expression as she grows up. Directed by Simon Rippingale, A Cautionary Tail stars an … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award