Part 1: Spodsberg introduces Banijay International and shares about the company’s plans to offer content to Asia. Part 2: Spodsberg explains her choice of keeping the company’s catalogue small and also highlights the blurring of format genres and what this means for the business. Part 3: Spodsberg gives her take on what type of genres are popular with Asian buyers. Banijay titles Tempted and Trust are also discussed. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
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MIPCOM hosts luncheon for 100 of industry’s most influential women
Paris – MIPCOM, in partnership with Lifetime Networks, has announced that it will bring together 100 of the most influential women executives from international television and entertainment for the industry’s first ever “Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch,” a new senior-level networking event on October 8 at the Carlton Hotel. The by-invitation gathering on day one of MIPCOM aims to create the first-of-its-kind global platform for women in entertainment … [Read more...] about MIPCOM hosts luncheon for 100 of industry’s most influential women
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, Bruce Tuchman (Audio inside)
Part 1: Tuchman talks about his time with the company thus far and his thoughts on the new slate of programming that will launch on Sundance Channel across Asia Pacific. Part 2: Tuchman reveals the broadcaster’s future plans for the Asia Pacific market and the challenges involved in bringing US lifestyle content into Asia. Part 3: Tuchman talks expansion plans for the Sundance and WE tv brands in Asia and shares how the Sundance Festival is … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, Bruce Tuchman (Audio inside)
Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
London, Hong Kong - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, has announced that Your Face Sounds Familiar has scored its first deal in Asia. Hunan Broadcasting System, a leading provincial satellite broadcaster in China, has become the first channel in Asia to commission the popular entertainment series from Endemol. Produced locally in China, the 11-part run will premiere on July 12 in a primetime spot on the channel. Arjen … [Read more...] about Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
Jérôme Delhaye named director of the entertainment division at Reed Midem
Paris – Reed MIDEM, the Paris-based organiser of international exhibitions, conferences, and networking events, has announced the nomination of Jérôme Delhaye as Director of the Entertainment Division. Delhaye will oversee the business and strategic development of Reed MIDEM’s Entertainment Division which includes leading television and digital content events MIPTV, MIPCOM, MIPCube, MIPFormats, MIPDoc and MIPJunior, as well as MIDEM, dedicated to the new international … [Read more...] about Jérôme Delhaye named director of the entertainment division at Reed Midem
International Digital Emmys receives record entries
Seven countries competed in the 7th International Digital Emmy Awards held during the MIPTV Opening Party at the palatial Hotel Martinez in Cannes. This year, the event received a record number of 100 submissions. Comparatively, in its inaugural year, there were only 15 submissions. There were three awards up for grabs – “Children & Young People”, “Fiction” and “Non-Fiction.” In the end, Shujazz FM from Kenya won in the Children & Young People … [Read more...] about International Digital Emmys receives record entries