Blue Ant Media, an international producer, distributor and channel operator headquartered in Toronto, Canada, announced its acquisition of international media organisation, RACAT Group. Included in the purchase are prestigious production houses NHNZ(formerly Natural History New Zealand), Beach House Pictures and Northern Pictures who license their content to digital and traditional channels worldwide. The purchase also includes international children’s nature broadcaster ZooMoo Networks, and … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media acquires Racat Group
MIPDOC
MIPDoc marks 20th anniversary
Paris – MIPDoc, the leading factual content screenings and conference, will mark its 20th anniversary with a rich line-up of world premiere screenings and keynotes from some of the documentary genre’s global heavyweights. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPDoc takes place in Cannes, France, on 1-2 April 2017, ahead of the world’s entertainment content market MIPTV, which runs 3-6 April. MIPDoc will this year put coproduction more than ever to the fore through a series … [Read more...] about MIPDoc marks 20th anniversary
Big Pacific to make a splash at MIPDOC
The blue-chip natural history series Big Pacific from ZDF Enterprises will have its World Premiere Screening at MIPDoc 2017 at the JW Marriott Theatre, Cannes. A ground-breaking series exploring the mysteries of the planet’s greatest ocean, Big Pacific is made by New Zealand-based global producer of factual television NHNZ, in coproduction with partners from the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, including PBS, CCTV9, ZDF, ZDF Enterprises, Discovery International, Channel 9 and … [Read more...] about Big Pacific to make a splash at MIPDOC
MIPTV roundup
Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
Controversial doc at MIPTV
Sherman Oaks, CA- GRB Entertainment announced that it is featuring controversial factual crime documentary Nelson Serrano: I’m Innocent at MIPDoc and MIPTV, with its award-winning filmmaker coming to Cannes. Ecuadorian Journalist Filmmaker Jeanette Hinostroza will be a featured speaker at the Documentary Campus-produced MIPDoc panel “True Crime: What’s the Buzz” on Saturday, April 2. Nelson Serrano: I’m Innocent is a compelling documentary telling the story of Nelson Serrano, an immigrant … [Read more...] about Controversial doc at MIPTV
MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
Cannes – As MIPDOC opens for business, independent UK distributor DCD Rights has announced a raft of sales for its new line-up of music and documentary programming, as the shows launch in Cannes. George Michael Live at Palais Garnier Paris, a powerful concert and documentary from one of the world's most compelling and successful music superstars, has been snapped up by broadcasters globally, with acquisitions by AXS TV (USA), Foxtel (Australia), DirecTV (Latin America), Globosat (Brazil) … [Read more...] about MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
