MIPJunior has announced the MIPJunior International Pitch - a competition for TV or digital producers who want to meet the right partners to take their kids content to market. Participants who submit their projects can gain worldwide visibility from a targeted audience of professionals as well as an opportunity to meet potential broadcasters, digital and licensing partners. Six finalists will present their projects in a LIVE pitch session during MIPJunior on 6 October, and will be invited to … [Read more...] about MIPJunior announces International Pitch competition
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Canada to be the Country of Honour at MIPCOM
Paris – MIPCOM , organised by Reed MIDEM, has announced that Canada will be the MIPCOM 2012 Country of Honour. The event will take place in Cannes from October 8-11. As part of the tribute to the Canadian television, film and digital industries, MIPCOM, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada, will organise a dedicated Focus on Canada featuring a wide-ranging programme of high-level conference speakers, screening showcases, world-renowned Canadian talent, and business … [Read more...] about Canada to be the Country of Honour at MIPCOM
Turner Broadcasting’s Stuart Snyder to keynote at MIPJunior’s 20th edition
Paris – MIPJunior, the world’s showcase for kids programming which is organised by Reed MIDEM, has announced a keynote address by Stuart Snyder, President & COO of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media division, at the opening of MIPCOM in Cannes from October 8 – 11. Laurine Garaude, Director of the Television Division of Reed MIDEM commented: “Our new Digital Kids programme, alongside the Co-production Exchange and the Licensing … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting’s Stuart Snyder to keynote at MIPJunior’s 20th edition
Jérôme Delhaye named director of the entertainment division at Reed Midem
Paris – Reed MIDEM, the Paris-based organiser of international exhibitions, conferences, and networking events, has announced the nomination of Jérôme Delhaye as Director of the Entertainment Division. Delhaye will oversee the business and strategic development of Reed MIDEM’s Entertainment Division which includes leading television and digital content events MIPTV, MIPCOM, MIPCube, MIPFormats, MIPDoc and MIPJunior, as well as MIDEM, dedicated to the new international … [Read more...] about Jérôme Delhaye named director of the entertainment division at Reed Midem
KidsCo re-imagines classic
KidsCo today announced that it has commissioned its first ever long-form HD series, Sinbad in Space (26x11 mins). The series, set to debut globally in the second half of 2012, explores possible environmental issues that might plague the planetary system in the year 2,940. It re-imagines the classic story of Sinbad, replacing his ship with a futuristic spaceship and transporting him across the universe, along with his friends Zac, Fred and Lana. Image Venture will perform animation, and concept … [Read more...] about KidsCo re-imagines classic
