London – UK independent distributor NBDtv/DCD Media will offer documentaries, music shows and entertainment series at MIPTV 2008. Quest For The Lost Ark (1x90’) follows Professor Tudor Parfitt on his quest to find the lost Ark of the Covenant, an artifact containing the law tablets of Judaism, Christianity and Islam that disappeared from the Temple in Jerusalem. Affinity (1x90’), set in a women’s prison at Millibank in Victorian London, is a ghost story adapted by Andrew … [Read more...] about NBDtv/DCD Media announces MIPTV offerings
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FME’s Got The Look
Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has picked up international distribution rights to She’s Got The Look, TV Land’s forthcoming model talent search series and is offering the reality show at MIPTV. To premiere on TV Land in the US on June 4, 2008, She’s Got The Look is a six-episode series featuring women aged 35 and above in a talent search contest to highlight qualities including sophistication, beauty and confidence. To be hosted by supermodel Kim Alexis, the … [Read more...] about FME’s Got The Look
NHK presented Green World Award at MIPTV
Cannes – NHK was presented with the Green World Award at MIPTV’s opening day April 7, 2008 in Cannes. The kudos recognizes the Japanese pubcaster’s commitment to production and broadcast of programs on environmental themes which are also available through its Eco Archives. NHK has also organized ecological campaigns including exhibitions, workshops, concerts and seminars in June each year since 2003 to draw public attention to environmental issues. NHK has run a special … [Read more...] about NHK presented Green World Award at MIPTV
MarVista seals slew of programming deals
Los Angeles – MarVista Entertainment has closed a slew of programming sales with international broadcasters ahead of MIPTV. In Asia, MarVista closed a pan-regional deal with Real Networks for six new movie titles including The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang starring Justin Long; comedy Rockin’ the House featuring William Lee Scott; drama movie series Inspector Mom and thrillers Terrorist Next Door and Enemy Within. A second pan-Asian agreement was inked with HBO Asia for Burbank Animation … [Read more...] about MarVista seals slew of programming deals
Distraction’s Dirty Rotten Cheater heads to China
Montreal – Distraction has closed its first Chinese deal with Beijing New Century Media for Dirty Rotten Cheater, a game show format that combines strategy and cheating. Dirty Rotten Cheater is based on deception and double-crossing as six players compete to answer a series of questions. The monetary returns vary with the level of difficulty of the questions. A ‘Cheater’ will be planted in the group with all answers fed to the player and contestants will have to expose the … [Read more...] about Distraction’s Dirty Rotten Cheater heads to China
Endemol Int’l unveils MIPTV format slate
Hilversum - Endemol International has unveiled the slate of formats to be available for the first time at MIPTV 2008. The Best Years of Our Lives is a history-based variety format that pits members of two generations against each other. Endemol Italy’s production of the show took top ratings on Rai Uno in Italy. From Endemol UK are factual entertainment formats Real Women and Supersize vs. Superskinny. The former sees a celebrity challenging stereotypes as average women are placed into … [Read more...] about Endemol Int’l unveils MIPTV format slate