New York – A+E Networks is introducing more than 550 hours of new programming this MIPCOM. This brings the total number of hours of programming in its overall catalogue to more than 9,500 across all genres. New offerings for this year’s TV market include real-life series, historical factual programmes and specials, and various entertainment shows, among others. Two of the shows that will be presented are real-life series Monster In-Law, which features married couples at their boiling … [Read more...] about A+E Raises the stakes at MIP
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DCD Rights joins factual trend
London – International distributor DCD Rights is presenting a line-up of new factual entertainment (factent) productions at MIPCOM 2011. The slate of new programming includes among others: Glitterboys & Ganglands (1x60’), a competition where 14 contestants battle it out for the title of Miss Gay Western Cape in South Africa's biggest female impersonator pageant; and Destination Fear (13x30’), a chilling and amusing series that follows unsuspecting guests going on a paranormal … [Read more...] about DCD Rights joins factual trend
Novavision creates new unit
Paris – French production company Novavision, is launching Novabrand, a new division dedicated to content creation for global brands. José Arcos, the former CEO of Image de Marque, will lead this new unit. Novabrand's principal activities will be defining strategy and content creation for brands, developing new formats for European broadcasters and integrating brands and their products within Novavision shows, as well as across mobile and web platforms. Novavision and Novabrand will both … [Read more...] about Novavision creates new unit
More kids content at MIP
Los Angeles — Waterman Entertainment is bringing four new children’s formats and one animated format intended for an older audience, to MIPCOM. The children’s formats include Young Doctor Dolittle, an animated series based on the well-known books by Hugh Lofting; and Patches the Pup & Friends, a preschool series starring a puppy named Patches and his friends. The Dark Side of Cartoons, which is made for older kids, is about five incapable characters who will do anything to … [Read more...] about More kids content at MIP
Greenstone unearths new content at MIP
New Zealand production house, Greenstone is launching more than 350 hours of new and returning content at MIPCOM. New shows from the factual and scripted content-maker include Dog Patrol (10 x 30’) and 5 Days In The Red Zone (1 x 60’). Also returning to the event are series Highway Patrol, Motorway Patrol and Neighbours At War. Fiona Crago, General Manager of Beyond Distribution, which is distributing Greenstone’s series, said the company’s programming “is amongst … [Read more...] about Greenstone unearths new content at MIP
Bolt sprints to MIPCOM
Zodiak Rights has acquired the international rights to Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, a two-part documentary on the Olympic and World 100-metre record holder. The films are being produced by French production company Elephant Doc (part of Elephant Groupe) for France 2. A preview of the documentaries will be unveiled at MIPCOM 2011. The first film Usain Bolt: The Fastest (1x60’), available in March 2012, is an intimate portrait of the athlete, featuring Bolt in his home environment … [Read more...] about Bolt sprints to MIPCOM