Independent distributor DRG has launched DRG Formats – a stand-alone division to handle its entire global unscripted and scripted formats business. Led by Managing Director of Acquisitions & Formats, Andrea Jackson, DRG Formats will represent format brands such as The Farm, Catch Phrase, The Bar, 15 to 1, This Is Your Life, Don’t Tell the Bride, Slow TV and Doc Martin. It will be the sole distribution division for all unscripted and scripted formats originating from Strix, … [Read more...] about DRG presents new formats division
MIPFormats
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), announced on March 14 the five MIPFormats International Pitch competition finalists who will be invited to Cannes to pitch their projects during the 5th edition of MIPFormats (April 5-6, 2014), ahead of MIPTV (April 7-10, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France). The MIPFormats International Pitch is the global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with … [Read more...] about ​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 entries now open
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), have announced the renewal of their partnership. For the third year, the U.S. major will be the exclusive sponsor of the MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 competition. Preceding the annual MIPTV content market (7-10 April 2014), the 5th edition of MIPFormats will take place in Cannes, 5-6 April. The call for entries is now open to companies with new … [Read more...] about MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 entries now open
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan successfully launched at MIPFormats
Treasure Box Japan screening, hosted by Ted Baracos (extreme right), Director of Market Development at Reed MIDEM Treasure Box Japan was initiated at MIPCOM 2012 when seven Japanese broadcasters, namely Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), TV Asahi Corporation (TV Asahi), Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc (TBS), TV Tokyo Corporation (TV Tokyo), Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV) and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), joined forces to … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan successfully launched at MIPFormats
ALL3MEDIA’S Stephen Lambert to keynote at MIPFormats 2013
Paris – The Chairman of ALL3MEDIA America, Stephen Lambert, creator of hit formats such as Wife Swap, Secret Millionaire, and Undercover Boss, will be sharing his vision of this rapidly-evolving sector in a keynote address at MIPFormats held in Cannes from April 6-7, ahead of MIPTV (April 8-11). The two-day event will feature a full programme of conferences and screenings, as well as a digital library for the 250 international buyers in attendance. Lambert is one of Britain’s … [Read more...] about ALL3MEDIA’S Stephen Lambert to keynote at MIPFormats 2013
