Cannes – Jana Bennett, President Worldwide Networks and Global BBC iPlayer, today confirmed the network’s commitment to stage global television events as she unveiled two new seasons for 2012 at MIPTV. London Calling and Planet Earth Live will run simultaneously across the BBC channels around the world. London Calling is a unique season of programmes that celebrate the music, fashion, art, culture and history of Britain’s capital city. The season will be led by LIVE … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide unveils two global TV events
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Breaking@MIPTV: FINAS initiates ‘Film in Malaysia’ cash rebate scheme
Cannes - The National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) has announced the introduction of Film in Malaysia Production Incentive. Local as well as foreign film and content productions, including feature films, animation, documentaries, television productions and commercials, will be eligible for a 30 percent cash rebate on audited in-country spend as long as they choose Malaysia as a location for production and post-production. To be eligible for the rebate, productions need to meet … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: FINAS initiates ‘Film in Malaysia’ cash rebate scheme
Sink or Swim?
April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of RMS Titanic’s historic sinking.Throughout April, broadcasters across Asia will attempt to recount thesame tragic tale in their own (read: brand-defi ning) way. Hailing topdirectors, award-winning screenwriters, impressive casts, mega budgets andamazing visual effects; 2012’s Titanic extravaganza will testify to the powerof television – a REAL event becoming a television EVENT. Throw in a bunchof Titanic reruns that will resurface like … [Read more...] about Sink or Swim?
News@MIPTV: AMC/Sundance Channel acquires acclaimed series and films for Sundance Channel
Cannes/ New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global is bolstering its programming slate by acquiring the rights to a wide range of new productions, acclaimed series and independent films, including Weeds, Damages, The Straits, The Slap and independent films from festivals including Sundance Film Festival, Cannes, Venice and more. These announcements follow recent agreements with premier Pay TV platforms across multiple key markets in Europe and Asia for new launches of its international … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: AMC/Sundance Channel acquires acclaimed series and films for Sundance Channel
Editor@MIPTV: FremantleMedia opens big
Cannes - At the FremantleMedia press breakfast held in the Fremantle village by the French Riveria, CEO of FremantleMedia Tony Cohen, calls it the “best year ever for the international entertainment formats world.” “There were 99 formats travelling around the world; that’s the highest ever. It was 10 percent up from 2010, and Fremantle was the top company with more of those formats going into more territories than any other company,” announced Cohen. This year, … [Read more...] about Editor@MIPTV: FremantleMedia opens big
Editor@MIPFormats: “The future of formats is bright, it’s very bright!” Lars Beckung, KANAL 5, Sweden (A TVAPlus web exclusive)
MIPFormats: “The future of formats is bright, it’s very bright!” Lars Beckung, KANAL 5, Sweden “The Formats Future Market: A global perspective on the booming formats community,” was held on 30March, 2012, at MIPFormats. Below are some highlights of that discussion. David Jenkinson, Editor-in-Chief & Managing Director of C21 Media, opened the session by summarising the findings of the latest C21 Formats Report, based on two months of extensive analysis into … [Read more...] about Editor@MIPFormats: “The future of formats is bright, it’s very bright!” Lars Beckung, KANAL 5, Sweden (A TVAPlus web exclusive)