New York – A+E Networks is introducing more than 550 hours of new programming this MIPCOM. This brings the total number of hours of programming in its overall catalogue to more than 9,500 across all genres. New offerings for this year’s TV market include real-life series, historical factual programmes and specials, and various entertainment shows, among others. Two of the shows that will be presented are real-life series Monster In-Law, which features married couples at their boiling … [Read more...] about A+E Raises the stakes at MIP
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Nine up for BBC
BBC Worldwide is bringing nine new formats to MIPCOM this year. These are a mix of scripted, game show, reality and talent contest formats. The nine formats available to buyers for the first time at this year’s event are Misfits, Epic Win, Hot Like Us, Show Me the Funny: Stand-up Showdown, Project Parent, Daddy Daycare, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Chick Fix and Young, Bad and Barking. Elin Thomas, VP Format Licensing EMEA for BBC Worldwide, said, “Whether you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Nine up for BBC
Miramax intensifies international presence
Santa Monica, CA – Miramax announced today the continued build out of its worldwide sales organization and the opening of its first international office in London. Mike Lang, CEO of Miramax, revealed that Joe Patrick has been promoted to lead Worldwide Sales where he will continue to report to Lang and work closely with Beth Minehart, SVP, Global Digital. Reporting to Patrick is Danny Goldman, who has joined his team as SVP and Head of Sales, Europe, and will be based in London, where … [Read more...] about Miramax intensifies international presence
Miramax makes MIPCOM debut
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organizers of the MIPTV and MIPCOM markets, today announced that Miramax movie and television studio is, for the first time in the company’s history, exhibiting at MIPCOM 2011, the worldwide entertainment content market. Additionally, it was announced that Miramax CEO Mike Lang will deliver a keynote address on Monday 3 October 2011. Lang said Miramax’s key initiatives at the upcoming MIPCOM “…will include the on-going expansion of our international … [Read more...] about Miramax makes MIPCOM debut
AETN International announces MIPTV sales
Cannes – AETN International has closed a raft of sales across multiple titles during MIPTV. Royal Wedding of a Lifetime has been confirmed for broadcast with Vivolta (France), TV One (Indonesia), Channel 7 (Thailand), MediaCorp Channel 5 (Singapore) and ABS CBN (Philippines). BIO Remembers Elizabeth Taylor will air on MediaCorp Channel 5 (Singapore) and TVB (Hong Kong), while Criss Angel Mindfreak will be shown on Zee (India). … [Read more...] about AETN International announces MIPTV sales
Silver Ant and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel launch SEEFOOD
Cannes, France - Silver Ant animation studios and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) launched the co-produced animated feature film SEEFOOD at MIPTV 2011. SEEFOOD joined the efforts of both corporations for the first time with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation in Malaysia and the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC). The animated feature film is a major leap in JCC’s content making taking two years of production and 35 animators to complete. … [Read more...] about Silver Ant and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel launch SEEFOOD