Plus the new wave of Russian animation and tech innovation, bringing MIPJunior 2019 to an inspiring close One of MIPJunior’s most highly-anticipated events took place this afternoon: the 2019 MIPJunior Project Pitch saw five producers seeking financing for projects in development pitching to a panel of judges… and the MIPJunior audience. Projects ranged from a[…..] […]
Global production and distribution giant Endemol Shine is to duet with leading Chinese producer and broadcaster Hunan TV on primetime entertainment format “Sing or Spin,” which has an innovative spin: a revolving stage that lets singers know how well they are scoring. The show has been co-developed by Endemol Shine China and Hunan TV as[…..] […]
Moonbug, the London-based kids entertainment company, has signed a content deal with Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the parent company of leading Scandinavian service Viaplay, to produce the original series “Mia’s Magic Playground.” An animated adventure series, “Mia’s Magic Playground” revolves around Mia, the popular character of the British YouTube channel “Little Baby Bum” (pictured),[…..] […]
Youku, the video streaming platform of Alibaba Group, has signed a deal with Genius Brands International to co-produce “Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten,” an animated series starring and executive produced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The pact marks significant step in Alibaba/Youku building its footprint in the U.S. Aimed at preschoolers, the comedy adventure series “Stan Lee’s Superhero[…..] […]
The production and commercial arm of the BBC and China Mobile’s Migu are deepening their relationship. Migu Video has signed on to co-produce “Animal Impossible,” the upcoming BBC Studio’s wildlife series. The deal follows Migu commissioning factual show “One Cup, A Thousand Stories” from BBC Studios, the latter’s first direct commission from China. Migu has[…..] […]
TV is a busy, global business and an explosion of festivals, markets and events means that producers, buyers and sellers now have a more dizzying array of potential calendar dates than ever before. Historically, international industry folk convened upon Cannes twice a year, headed to L.A. for the May Screenings if they wanted shiny U.S.[…..] […]
What do you get when you combine a New York based Distribution company with a Czech based production company? Answer: One of the last independent full service TV studios in the world. After a chance meeting at MIPCOM in 2005, the two companies began working together with a single licensing deal for a health and[…..] […]
Series of deals penned range from true crime dramas to battlefield retrospectives Breakthrough Entertainment proudly announces its sale of exciting programming, including popular crime, horror, thriller and docu-series, to countries and new audiences around the world. After acquiring Seasons 1 and 2, Canal Plus (Discovery Channel – Poland) has acquired an all new third season[…..] […]
Lesquin, France, October 2, 2019 – Following an intense season involving 12 challenges over 8 months, the time has come for the final of the eSports WRC Powered by Hyundai, with 9 qualifiers vying for the title, including Jon Armstrong, 2018 World Champion, and Lohan “Nexl” Blanc, the 2017 winner. Together with WRC Promoter[…..] […]
Festival attendance expected to more than double, with vibrant showcase of regional talent and content; gathering of thought leaders; new Festival Village opened to public Key representatives of the Singapore Media Festival: (Clockwise, L-R) Jasper Donat, Founder & CEO, Branded Ltd.; Robert Gilby, Chairman of the SMF Advisory Board; Joachim Ng, Director, Media & Ecosystem[…..] […]
