London – Independent distributor Hat Trick International has pre-sold the brand new factual entertainment series I Bought My Own Rainforest to broadcasters in Australia, Scandinavia and Central and Eastern Europe. Produced by award-winning Keo Films, I Bought My Own Rainforest sees wildlife photographer Charlie Hamilton-Jones use his own cash to save a section of Peru’s magical rainforest from destruction. The 3 x 60’ series, soon to air on the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Hat Trick International to distribute Keo Films’ series
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FremantleMedia International to develop “Ugly”
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) and the Oscar® nominated film director and writer, Roland Joffé (The Killing Fields, The Mission), announced on March 17 a co-development partnership for TV series Ugly. Joffé will write the retelling of the world famous French gothic Victor Hugo novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Played out against the political economic and social explosion of early 17th-century France, the series follows the life of Ugly, the physically … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International to develop “Ugly”
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
Paris – MIPTV organiser Reed MIDEM has confirmed a stellar line-up of producers and broadcasters to participate in the 4K spotlight programme at MIPTV 2014, taking place in Cannes on April 7-10. Over the last 12 months, sales of 4K sets have grown significantly. NPD DisplaySearch, in its February 2014 analysis, says 30 million screens will be sold this year. Another expert study (GfK) says that large-panel Ultra-HD sales will continue trending up as broadcasters start to create … [Read more...] about MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), announced on March 14 the five MIPFormats International Pitch competition finalists who will be invited to Cannes to pitch their projects during the 5th edition of MIPFormats (April 5-6, 2014), ahead of MIPTV (April 7-10, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France). The MIPFormats International Pitch is the global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with … [Read more...] about ​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
MIPTV: Tricon to launch sales for “Sensitive Skin” at MIPTV
Toronto, Canada – Tricon Films & Television will be launching international sales of the new dramedy Sensitive Skin (6 x 30’), starring Kim Cattrall and Don McKellar at MIPTV 2014. The series, produced by Rhombus Media in association with Baby Cow Productions, Bell Media’s The Movie Network, and Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central is based on the acclaimed BBC programme of the same name. Tricon will serve as international distributor as well as executive producer. Kim … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Tricon to launch sales for “Sensitive Skin” at MIPTV