Paris - MIPJunior announced that Sandy Wax, Head of U.S. pre-school channel Sprout, Brian Robbins, CEO of multi-channel network AwesomenessTV, and Michael Acton Smith, CEO of Mind Candy, the creators of Moshi Monsters, will deliver three MIPJunior keynotes on October 6, 2013, as part of the Digital Kids conference programme. Sandy Wax, President and General Manager of Sprout, is the leading children’s television expert at NBCUniversal, which co-owns … [Read more...] about MIPJunior: Sprout, AwesomenessTV and Mind Candy to open keynote line-up
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MIPTV: Argentina named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour
Cannes – Reed MIDEM has announced that Argentina has been named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour, which is set to take place during MIPCOM in October this year. In partnership with the Argentine National Film Board (Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales), MIPCOM will organise a dedicated focus on Argentina’s television, film and digital media industries, featuring a wide range of programmes of high-level conferences, screening showcases, co-production matchmaking, and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Argentina named MIPCOM 2013 Country of Honour
MIPCOM: 20th Birthday Bash for Cartoon Network and MIPJunior
At the MIPJunior keynote address, Stuart Snyder teased the audiences with a first-generation mobile phone, one he claimed he owned way back when! It was in a tent lined with black and white balloons (Cartoon Network colours) that a delectable seaside lunch was served to all who came to witness two giants in the kids programming world commemorate their 20th anniversaries. MIPJunior, the arm of MIPCOM that has gathered and nurtured talent and decision makers in the children’s … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: 20th Birthday Bash for Cartoon Network and MIPJunior
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
MIPJunior presents inaugural Digital Kids! Event
Paris – MIPJunior is launching Digital Kids!, a brand new full-day conference programme dedicated to cutting-edge content for kids in the digital age. Digital Kids! will run throughout October 7 and will bring together creators of leading kids’ brands from the web and social media, with producers, broadcasters and publishers to share business opportunities in what promises to be a one-of-a-kind industry forum. Addressing intellectual property for kids, Digital Kids! will present case … [Read more...] about MIPJunior presents inaugural Digital Kids! Event
