Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), announced on March 14 the five MIPFormats International Pitch competition finalists who will be invited to Cannes to pitch their projects during the 5th edition of MIPFormats (April 5-6, 2014), ahead of MIPTV (April 7-10, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France). The MIPFormats International Pitch is the global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with … [Read more...] about ​MIPFormats: ​P​itch​ competition​ finalists​ announced
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Warner Bros acquires format rights to BBC One’s “The Link”
London – Warner Bros. International Television Production has acquired the format rights to distribute BBC One’s brand new quiz show, The Link. BBC One has commissioned 25 episodes for a daytime slot. The show is being produced by STV Productions in association with LTV with production starting later this month. Over the course of 45 minutes, The Link sees three teams race against time to find … [Read more...] about Warner Bros acquires format rights to BBC One’s “The Link”
Warner Bros to acquire Eyeworks Group
As part of the studio's television growth strategy, Warner Bros. Television Group announced on February 11 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all Eyeworks' businesses outside the U.S., in 15 countries across Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand, adding 13 new territories to its network of production companies. Once completed, this acquisition will further strengthen Warner Bros.' international television production capabilities and see … [Read more...] about Warner Bros to acquire Eyeworks Group
MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 entries now open
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), have announced the renewal of their partnership. For the third year, the U.S. major will be the exclusive sponsor of the MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 competition. Preceding the annual MIPTV content market (7-10 April 2014), the 5th edition of MIPFormats will take place in Cannes, 5-6 April. The call for entries is now open to companies with new … [Read more...] about MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 entries now open
“The Bachelorette” franchise goes to India
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP)’s The Bachelor franchise continues to expand internationally with its latest version of The Bachelorette in India, thus marking India the first within the territory to produce the show. This brings the total number of territories to license the Bachelor franchise to 26. The series is set to launch in September with 26 episodes. Andrew Zein, Senior Vice President of WBITVP, Creative, Format Development and Sales WBITVP, said: … [Read more...] about “The Bachelorette” franchise goes to India
MIPTV: MIPFormats International Pitch competition 2013 finalists announced
Paris – MIPFormats has announced the names of the MIPFormats International Pitch competition finalists who will be invited to Cannes to pitch their projects during the 4th edition of MIPFormats, running on April 6-7, 2013, ahead of MIPTV (April 8-11 in Cannes, France). Warner Bros. International Television Production, the exclusive sponsor of the competition, oversaw the pre-selection and will spend up to €25,000 to develop the winning project of the MIPFormats Pitch. The five … [Read more...] about MIPTV: MIPFormats International Pitch competition 2013 finalists announced
