Paris – Novavision, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, is changing its name from January 1, 2013, to Novovision. To underline the change, Novavision will display its logo with the “a” crossed out and superimposed with an “O” at the upcoming MIPCOM market. The change will come into effect permanently from January 1. François-Xavier Poirier, President of Novavision, said: “We took this decision to avoid any possible … [Read more...] about Novavision changes name
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Novavision appoints new sales executive
Paris – Novavision has announced the appointment of Allison Glasgow-Lafontaine as Sales Executive. She joins the company after the departure of Nathalie Nennig, Sales Director. Glasgow-Lafontaine will take over some of Nennig’s responsibilities and territories such as Europe, North America and the Middle East. She will report to the new COO, Philippe Deleplace. Born in the U.S., Glasgow-Lafontaine has been living in Paris for over 20 years. She has worked for DISCOP as Head of Sales … [Read more...] about Novavision appoints new sales executive
Philippe Deleplace joins Novavision as COO
Paris - Novavision, a leading producer/distributor of short-format non-verbal comedy programming, has appointed Philippe Deleplace as Chief Operating Officer. Deleplace has worked in the entertainment and media sector for almost two decades, including nine years as COO of Motors TV. He joins Novavision with a brief to assist Novavision’s President, François-Xavier Poirier, in terms of operational management. He will also be responsible for defining and implementing the future growth … [Read more...] about Philippe Deleplace joins Novavision as COO
MIPTV: Novavision and Venevision sign distribution deal
Paris – Novavision has signed a distribution agreement with Venevision covering Latin American territories, Spanish-language channels in the US and part of Africa. Beginning at next month’s MIPTV, Venevision will handle distribution of the entire Novavision catalogue for US Spanish-language channels, as well as English- and Portuguese-language channels in Africa (excluding South Africa). In Latin America, the company will distribute the Novavision shows Hilarious Home Video, Bubble … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Novavision and Venevision sign distribution deal
Novavision sets up acquisitions arm
Paris – Novavision has created a dedicated acquisitions department. It will be run by Charlene Calmano, who will report to François-Xavier Poirier, Novavision's President and CEO. With its programming distributed in 115 territories, Novavision generates 90% of its revenue from export, of which 45% is from Asia. The number of international rights holders supplying Novavision with content almost doubled in the past year, going from nine in 2010 to 16 at the end of 2011. The … [Read more...] about Novavision sets up acquisitions arm
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Paris – Novavision has signed a distribution agreement with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) for PopCorn TV, its flagship show of candid camera comedy clips (200 x 26'). Shanghai Media Group is acquiring exclusive distribution to the show in China, becoming the 111th country to air the format. The agreement also made way for discussions on two other shows that will be produced locally – Zeze Comedy Show, a studio-based programme that is already produced locally in Brazil; and for The Prize … [Read more...] about Candid camera
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