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
MIPTV 2016
Zee receives Médaille d’Honneur
Cannes, France / Mumbai, India- Punit Goenka and Amit Goenka, the top leaders of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) have received the highest television honour at MIPTV -- the Médaille d’Honneur Award. This is the first time any Indian broadcast executive has received the prestigious award. The awards were presented in Cannes, France at the Carlton Hotel during a black-tie gala, held on April 6, 2016. Amit Goenka, CEO – International Broadcast Business, ZEEL accepted the award from … [Read more...] about Zee receives Médaille d’Honneur
Motowizja secures NASCAR Sprint Cup
MIPTV, Cannes, France–Motowizja has secured the live and exclusive rights to broadcast the premier U.S. racing series, NASCAR Sprint Cup, in Poland. With a three-year deal kicking off in May, Poland’s leading automotive and motorsports channel will give its viewers access to live NASCAR Sprint Cup races from such world-famous racetracks as Daytona, Indianapolis and Michigan Speedway. With a legacy that dates back into the late 1940s, the NASCAR Sprint Cup is one of the most famous racing … [Read more...] about Motowizja secures NASCAR Sprint Cup
Allround Champion wins Emmy Kids
Cannes, France- Beta Film’s NRK Super production Allround Champion has been honoured with the International Emmy Kids award. The reality show featuring 14-year-old athletes from various sports won the non-scripted entertainment category. Canadian production company marblemedia has optioned the rights to adapt a version for North America. Allround Champion is available as a format and a ready-made-series, has been produced by NRK Super, Beta handles the international rights. … [Read more...] about Allround Champion wins Emmy Kids
Success for Warsaw Shore
MIPTV, Cannes, France– Polish broadcaster TVN S.A., part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family, recently launched the fifth season of MTV format Warsaw Shore on its player.pl OTT platform to record numbers. The polish broadcaster is reporting more than 1.6 million views of the series since February 28, when the season’s first new episodes were made available immediately following its premiere on MTV Poland. … [Read more...] about Success for Warsaw Shore
Fremantle’s SVOD deals in Asia
MIPTV, Cannes- FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced a multitude of new deals with key SVOD platforms across Asia. With the total number of hours of content sold reaching over 1000, titles from FMI’s extensive catalogue will be available on iflix, DOONEE and iQiyi Taiwan. iflix has acquired over 400 hours’ worth of drama, comedy, factual documentary and lifestyle and will stream all genres to its subscribers. The Thailand-based DOONEE has signed for almost 300 hours’ worth of … [Read more...] about Fremantle’s SVOD deals in Asia