Paris – BuzzFeed Motion Pictures President Ze Frank will be joined by Oscar-nominated producer Michael Shamberg to deliver a joint keynote at MIP Digital Fronts, MIPTV’s ground-breaking online content showcase. Frank is the driving force behind BuzzFeed’s expansive video division and a pioneer of online video. Shamberg is an advisor to BuzzFeed Motion Pictures with experience in producing innovative Hollywood movies and TV. The pair will discuss “the future of digital … [Read more...] about MIP Digital Fronts
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Beyond Distribution acquires “Hockey Wives: Married To The Game”
Beyond Distribution announced the acquisition of Hockey Wives: Married To The Game for international launch at MIPTV. The reality documentary series follows the wives and girlfriends of some of the most celebrated and up-and-coming professional ice hockey players across North America. These women navigate the challenging lifestyles in this high stakes world with grace and humour. The deal is Beyond’s first deal with producers Bristow Global Media, based in Toronto. The eight episode series … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution acquires “Hockey Wives: Married To The Game”
“Franklin’s Lost Ships” will launch at MIPTV
London – Lion Television confirmed its latest major international co-production which sees the all3media group-owned company collaborating with broadcast and production partners in the UK and Canada on new factual history special Franklin’s Lost Ships. In a world exclusive, the special film follows the thrilling discovery of Franklin’s flagship ‘Erebus’ lost whilst searching for the North-West passage. For a century and a half numerous expeditions have searched in … [Read more...] about “Franklin’s Lost Ships” will launch at MIPTV
Marriot named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year
Paris – Marriott International, Inc., has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year Award for the 5th edition reflecting how video marketing and branded entertainment have become an integral part of brands’ strategies and an opportunity for the entertainment business. The Marriott Global Content Studio is dedicated to publishing, … [Read more...] about Marriot named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year
all3media international: Global partner for MIPFormats International Pitch
Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, announced that all3media international as global partner for the 2015 MIPFormats International Pitch competition. The sixth edition of MIPFormats, the world’s discovery showcase for the global TV formats community, will take place in Cannes on 11-12 April 2015, ahead of the annual MIPTV content market, which runs 13-16 April. Backed for the first time by all3media international, the distribution arm of the UK’s leading TV production … [Read more...] about all3media international: Global partner for MIPFormats International Pitch
TBS announces “Find the Wasabi!”
Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc. (TBS) announced its latest Japanese co-production venture, Find the Wasabi! at a press conference held in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on September 18. The 2nd season of Find the Wasabi!, an original format presented at MIPTV in April 2014, is being launched as a collaboration between TBS and Primeworks Studios as main co-producers, and welcoming on board Singaporean broadcaster Mediacorp and Thai broadcaster GMM Grammy as associate producers. … [Read more...] about TBS announces “Find the Wasabi!”