A+E Networks® Secures Steve MacDonald
To Mastermind The Cohesion Of Its Global
Content Licensing & International Interests
As The Company Evolves To Maximise ROI
Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Networks Group, Networks has named Steve MacDonald President, Global Content Licensing & International. In his new role, MacDonald oversees the A+E Networks global multi-platform and library content licensing initiatives...
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FilmNation Entertainment And NENT Group
Joint Venture Ignites Its Content Source With
Kirstie Macdonald Named As Creative Director
As the Companies Expands Global Footprint
FilmNation Entertainment and NENT Group joint venture to produce and finance premium scripted television content for global audiences have ramped up operations with the appointment of Kirstie Macdonald as Creative Director of their UK-based...
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Japanese Actor Ken Watanabe At MIPCOM
To Promote An Artist Of The Floating World
In 8K HDR From Japanese Broadcaster NHK
Starting today, over two days, Japanese public broadcaster NHK is organising a series of screenings and talks on ultrahigh-definition 8K video at MIPCOM 2019 as part of the showcase Live the Story: NHK 8K. To stage the ultra-HD showcase, the NHK 8K Theater, hosted by MIPCOM has a 248-inch 8K screen and a 22.2 multichannel...
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Diane Weyermann Takes The Reins As
Chief Content Officer At Participant Media
As The Top Tier Creatives Are Restructured
Participant has created a new position within the organization and promoted Diane Weyermann to Chief Content Officer. In this newly created position, Weyermann, who previously served as President of Documentary Film and Television and whose work with the company has helped define Participant since its founding by Jeff Skoll...
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Zee Global Content Sales Showcase A
Strong Lineup Of Hindi And Regional Movies
Including Gully Boy India’s Entry Oscars 2020
Zee Global Content Sales, a licensing and syndication arm of Zee Entertainment Enterprises headed by Vibha Chopra, are at MIPCOM with a strong showcase lineup of Family Dramas, Documentary & Travelogues and Health & Wellness content for the international marketplace. Vibha Chopra, Business Head...
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And Now Global’s Production PIPPO Based
On The Unique Comedy Of Cirque Du Soleil
Performer Pippo Crotti Is In Production
Eric Y. Lapointe, founder of Canadian distributor-and production company And Now Global, attends MIPCOM with a catalogue of content from the company including the production of Pippo in collaboration with Pippo Crotti Productions, and has also teamed with Global Mechanic as Development Producer & Head of Business...
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Davis Films and DCTV To Develop And Produce
House Of Night Into Live Action Television Series
Victor Hadida, Chairman of Davis Films, Academy Award-winning producer Don Carmody and International Emmy-nominated producer David Cormican will jointly develop and produce through DCTV and Davis Films the #1 New York Times bestselling book franchise House of Night written...
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The Streaming Offensive MIPCOM 2019 Conference
Theme Resonates Across The Entire Industry As SVOD
And AVOD Streaming Platforms Disrupt Global Distribution As The industry Moves into 2020
This year’s theme at MIPCOM, The Streaming Offensive, reflects the seismic changes in global distribution models, their impact on content production and licensing, and the global response to the direct-to-consumer challenge...
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TV2 Continues Its High-Profile
Investments In Norwegian Drama
With The Commission Of Drama Series
Witch Hunt Starring Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
At MIPCOM, Fremantle International is handling the global distribution on Witch Hunt starring Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, and written by Siv Rajendram and Anna Bache-Wiig. Through a captivating story concentrating on power abuse and corruption...
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NENT Group Continues To Make Substantial investments
In NENT Studio UK Maximising The Currency Of Talent
And Experience To Augment Its Global Output
The Nordic region’s leading streaming company, Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) appoints Richard Halliwell as Managing Director of NENT Studios UK, which comprises all of NENT Group’s content production and distribution businesses in the UK. Richard Halliwell is responsible for the day-to-day operations of NENT Studios UK...
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