ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has signed a raft of deals for its hit drama franchises with broadcasters across Latin America, Asia and New Zealand ahead of MIPCOM 2012. In Asia Pacific, True Visions in Thailand and AXN Korea have acquired the second series of Case Histories (3x120’; Ruby Film and Television), while Prime TV New Zealand has bought series two of Monroe (6x60’; Mammoth Screen). Latin American cable network Pramer has acquired a 52-hour drama package for its … [Read more...] about ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas
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eOne heads to MIPCOM with new dramas
Toronto / Los Angeles – Entertainment One (eOne) has unveiled its line-up for MIPCOM, bringing a strong slate of new dramas and returning hit series. The slate features new and original action series Primeval: New World; drama series Saving Hope and The Spiral; action-thriller series Conspiracy 365; and Hallmark Channel TV movie Tom, Dick & Harriet. At MIPCOM, buyers will have the opportunity to meet the cast from Primeval: New World and Saving Hope, as well as Executive Producer Gale … [Read more...] about eOne heads to MIPCOM with new dramas
Beyond Distribution unveils MIPCOM line-up
Beyond Distribution today announced its comprehensive line-up for MIPCOM, including fourteen brand new titles as well as twelve returning series. In addition to product from existing producer relationships, Beyond welcomes six new production companies. Spanning the world, these companies are Great Pacific Media Inc, Nothin’ But Shorts International, Demus Productions, Infield Fly Productions Inc, Cinesite & Gass Productions and Optic Nerve Films Inc. New titles presented include … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution unveils MIPCOM line-up
BBC Worldwide announces pre-MIPCOM sales for Ripper Street
BBC Worldwide has made two more pre-sales of new crime drama series Ripper Street, ahead of next month’s MIPCOM, with Canada’s SPACE and NRK in Norway picking up the eight-part series. BBC Worldwide will be hosting the stars of Ripper Street at MIPCOM 2012 as Matthew Macfadyen (Pride and Prejudice), Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones) and Adam Rothenberg (Alcatraz) fly down to Cannes to launch the series at a special event on October 8. Ripper Street, written by Richard Warlow (Waking the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces pre-MIPCOM sales for Ripper Street
Sony Pictures Television secures new formats
London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is expanding its non-scripted offering with acquisitions, commissions and a talent tie-in ahead of MIPCOM. Breakaway, one of SPT’s newest gameshows, has been picked up by Egypt’s Al Hayat, with SPT Arabia commissioned to produce a local version to be stripped through weekdays. BBC also ordered a second series of Breakaway following its successful debut season on BBC2 earlier this year. SPT has also acquired two new, non-scripted formats … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television secures new formats
Zodiak talks Formats
Q: In the past year, which genres have done well in the Asian markets? A: From our catalogue, the focus has been on big studio primetime formats such as True Talent, So You Think Can Dance and Copycat Singers. But we are also starting to have strong interest in some of our best-selling factual entertainment formats in certain territories. Q: Which territories in particular have seen strong growth, or done well? A: I am very pleased to say that I have seen good growth in China and Vietnam. Q: … [Read more...] about Zodiak talks Formats