Cannes – New platforms and expanding global markets are driving new blockbuster TV content deals ranging from formats, scripted series and international co-productions to factual and experimental media. With 11,000 executives, including 4,000 buyers from more than 100 territories in town representing all aspects of the new eco-system of the entertainment business, the global transformation of TV was clearly visible at this year’s MIPTV and offered a multitude of new business … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
MIPTV 2012
Editor@MIPTV: FremantleMedia opens big
Cannes - At the FremantleMedia press breakfast held in the Fremantle village by the French Riveria, CEO of FremantleMedia Tony Cohen, calls it the “best year ever for the international entertainment formats world.” “There were 99 formats travelling around the world; that’s the highest ever. It was 10 percent up from 2010, and Fremantle was the top company with more of those formats going into more territories than any other company,” announced Cohen. This year, … [Read more...] about Editor@MIPTV: FremantleMedia opens big
MIPTV: AFC brings original content to market
The Asian Food Channel (AFC) will be presenting its catalogue of more than 70 hours of Asian food and lifestyle programming, for the first time at this year’s MIPTV. Some of the productions include Great Dinners of the World and E&O Search For AFC’s Next Celebrity Chef. Both programmes spotlight the deep culinary talent pool available in Asia. Great Dinners of the World, AFC’s first production filmed outside of Asia, features four rising chefs from Asia who cook their way … [Read more...] about MIPTV: AFC brings original content to market
MIPTV: Beyond presents World’s Weirdest Restaurants
Beyond Distribution is representing Paperny Entertainment’s new series World’s Weirdest Restaurants. The distributor is launching this title at MIPTV next month. Part travel, part food, World’s Weirdest Restaurants (13 x 30 minutes) showcases the world’s wildest eating establishments under the guidance of host Bob Blumer (Glutton for Punishment). There are many different types of ‘weird’ and Blumer’s on a mission to explore the full range – whether … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Beyond presents World’s Weirdest Restaurants
Super Sunday speakers
The Super Sunday MIPTV 2012 programme of conferences is focusing on connected devices and connected audiences. Speakers from leading international digital companies will share their knowledge and perspectives on the global digital ecosystem. Anthony Bay, Vice President, Amazon.com, will give insight of Amazon's digital media strategies; Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer, Rovio, will share the marketing and brand strategies of the company responsible for Angry Birds; and Jean-Briac … [Read more...] about Super Sunday speakers
Jonathan Mildenhall headlines MIPTV
Paris – Jonathan Mildenhall, Vice President Global Advertising Strategy and Content Excellence for The Coca-Cola Company, is headlining MIPTV 2012’s Branded Entertainment programme. He will deliver a Media Mastermind keynote address on 2 April. Mildenhall will explain Coca Cola’s marketing strategy – an approach that the company calls “Liquid and Linked” – to create compelling content that engages audiences in innovative ways, building emotional … [Read more...] about Jonathan Mildenhall headlines MIPTV