Independent production company Endemol unveiled its line-up of brand new formats making their international debut at MIPTV 2014 on March 24. Among the headline formats for this year’s slate is Fundastic, a live multiplatform series created by Endemol Israel and developed with leading broadcaster Reshet. This innovative format integrates real-time active viewing through a dedicated crowd funding app. Fundastic is a nail biting show where budding entrepreneurs not only face a panel … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Endemol presents all-new formats
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Global Agency to distribute Asahi’s “Who Is The Real Celebrity?”
International television distribution company, Global Agency and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), a Japanese TV and radio broadcaster, have jointly announced that Global Agency will be representing the hit format, Who Is The Real Celebrity. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies. Who Is The Real Celebrity has been a smash hit for the past nine years on ABC, airing in prime time. Farrell E. Meisel, Global Agency’s Director of Development, said: “Global … [Read more...] about Global Agency to distribute Asahi’s “Who Is The Real Celebrity?”
MIPTV: David Beckham doc to air on BBC One
London – A special 1 x 90’ documentary film which follows David Beckham and three of his friends exploring and experiencing the isolation of the Brazilian rainforest on a once in a lifetime expedition, was announced on March 19 by XIX Entertainment, BBC Worldwide and the BBC for BBC One. The world knows that David Beckham, one of the most decorated football players of all time, has hung up his professional boots. What the world doesn’t know is that the global superstar recently … [Read more...] about MIPTV: David Beckham doc to air on BBC One
MIPTV: Spun Gold’s premium programmes to be showcased at MIPTV
Global distributor all3media International announced on March 19 that they will bring 41 new hours of Spun Gold’s premium factual entertainment to buyers across the global industry at MIPTV 2014. This new tranche of programming from Spun Gold ranges from stand-out observational documentaries to formatted factual shows. Nick Bullen, Managing Director, Spun Gold, said: “Spun Gold’s range of content expands year on year, as does our international reach. We have a longstanding and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Spun Gold’s premium programmes to be showcased at MIPTV
MIPTV: MGM brings “Fargo” to MIPTV 2014
Los Angeles, California – As MGM Holdings Inc. celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the founding of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 2014, MGM International Television Distribution Inc. has announced another strong slate of programming for MIPTV. Television highlights are led by the new series Fargo (10 x 60’), inspired by the award-winning film and featuring an all-new “true crime” story. The series is produced by MGM Television and FX productions for FX in the U.S., and was … [Read more...] about MIPTV: MGM brings “Fargo” to MIPTV 2014
MIPTV: CJ E&M to bring “The Genius Game” to MIPTV 2014
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M has released a special video trailer for The Genius Game ahead of MIPTV 2014 in April. With buyers from overseas showing high interest in the format of the hit survival show, CJ E&M is currently involved in discussions with potential European production companies. The trailer can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQem4x_JGIg. A major hit among viewers ages 20 to 30, and also recording the highest Average Time Spent (ATS) rate among pay-TV weekend … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CJ E&M to bring “The Genius Game” to MIPTV 2014