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Mipcom 2024: looking to the future while embracing the past

Mipcom 2024 in Cannes, France, remains the go-to event in the content industry’s annual calendar. So, how do we describe the current state of the business? The evolution of content seems to have two faces. One is forward-looking, driven by digital innovations, social media, on-demand content, live streaming, and now Artificial Intelligence (AI), all of which are here to stay. But there’s also a pendulum effect at play, where the business often swings back to its traditional roots: familiar genres like procedurals, partnerships with free-to-air TV, advertising revenue, and more recently, the resurgence of major international distribution, as opposed to OTT exclusivity. The key to success? Mastering both worlds.

At this year’s LA Screenings in May, we saw this double-sided nature in action. On one hand, there was plenty of talk about tech innovations. But on the other, when speaking with buyers —

New Digital Era issues

• Internet/Cloud revolution…………big SVOD platforms

• Artificial Intelligence revolution…………??????

• To get involved into digital advertising processes can be more relevant than producing top product

• Brands and audiences rule the new times, more than content

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Content business at Mipcom 2024: two axles of evolution

Pendular

Digital

Social media

On demand

Live streaming

• Free TV

IA • Procedurals

• Advertisement

• International distribution

particularly those from major European broadcasters— they were more focused on traditional free-to-air TV programming, especially True Crime and procedural dramas. Many expressed relief that these genres were making a comeback. Format giants, too, are leaning into this trend, once again partnering with free TV players, who are seen as more stable compared to digital platforms, many of which have scaled back production.

As for the major studios, this year’s screenings in LA were relatively quiet in terms of back to distribution announcements. Paramount, yes, emphasized that top series like Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone and Harrison Ford’s 1923 were being moved from Paramount+ exclusivity to wider distribution. Amazon MGM, meanwhile, ...

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European Broadcasters: focus on streaming, ads and local content

After the recent announcement of BBC that it plans to serve ads on some of its podcasts in the U.K. has sparked controversy. This move has angered commercial broadcasters, who argue that the use of public license fees to generate ad-funded content could distort the market. While this shift may seem limited to podcasts, it reflects a much larger transformation happening across the European TV industry as broadcasters race to reinvent themselves to stay competitive in the streaming era.

With the rise of American streaming giants like , YouTube, , and , European broadcasters are feeling the

pressure to innóvate, specially the public ones. These platforms have cemented their dominance in almost every European market, forcing local broadcasters to rethink their content, ad offerings, and revenue models. The competition is especially fierce as these streamers have expanded into ad-supported content, including live sports—an area traditionally dominated by European broadcasters.

The urgency for reinvention is clear. Linear TV advertising revenue in Europe’s top five markets—U.K., Germany, France, Spain, and Italy—has dropped by nearly ¤900 million over the past decade. At the same time, connected TV (CTV) ad views have surged by 24% year on year in the second half of 2023, signaling a major shift in how audiences engage with content....

U.S. TV: linear business models adapt to digital

Television in the US continues to evolve and transform, particularly in the linear and traditional business sectors, maintaining a relevance that allows it to compete in a landscape where streaming and digital consumption seem to dominate.

According to consultancy firm , by the end of 2024, U.S. adults are projected to spend an average of nearly three hours watching traditional TV daily. This figure has been declining in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years, with the exception of 2020 when media consumption spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the decrease in traditional TV viewership does not necessarily mean that people are spending less time in front of screens. Traditional players are adapting to this shift by entering the FAST (free ad-supported streaming) and AVOD (ad-supported video on demand) markets. ...

Emerging markets drive growth in APAC TV sector

Last year, APAC region video industry experienced significant growth, reaching US$145 billion in revenue, a 5.5% increase from the previous year. This growth was fueled by the online video sector, which surged 13% to US$57 billion, while traditional TV revenue showed minimal growth, rising by less than 1% to US$88 billion. (MPA) highlighted these findings on its recent publication “Asia Pacific Video & Broadband Industry 2024” report, showcasing how digital technology continues to reshape the industry across the region.

The online video sector has emerged as a major driver of industry growth. According to MPA, the APAC video industry’s revenues are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% between 2023 and 2028, reaching US$165 billion by 2028. Excluding China, which remains the largest and most regulated market with US$64 billion in revenue, the sector is projected to grow at a faster rate of 3.3%, reaching US$95 billion by 2028.

The increasing adoption of online streaming platforms in

CTV soars in Latin America: how traditional TV players embrace streaming

There is no doubt that digital consumption in Latin America continues to grow, but now not only driven by the major streaming players, but also by smaller local actors, including regional broadcasters, mobile operators, and even new entrants in the streaming landscape.

One element that is undoubtedly changing consumption habits is Connected TV (CTV), which refers to audiovisual content or services streamed over the internet to TVs or external devices connected to them. This model has experienced accelerated growth in Latin America and Central America in recent years, marking a significant transformation in audiovisual consumption habits in the region. Many established and new players are joining this trend, seeking to capitalize on the wave, sometimes as a complement to traditional TV....

emerger markets, combined with the widespread availability of internet-connected devices, has transformed how consumers engage with video content. Leading the charge are global giants such as , , , and Google’s YouTube, along with regional players like in India,...

AI and the sure future, for content business

• Super aggregators/SVOD bundles

Content sure hits to develop

• Branded content

• Digital Advertising

• AVOD/FAST

• The AI (Artificial Intelligence) world

Global advertising expenditure: digital boosts investments

The global advertising market is undergoing a transition to digital. Traditional TV advertising, while still relevant, is losing ground to advertising on video and social media platforms. Companies such as Meta and will continue to be key players in this new scenario, while the rise of connected TV marks a promising future for advertisers seeking to adapt to the new demands of the digital consumer....

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As we say into the Central report at this edition, there are like two paths in the content market: the traditional issues, that are reloaded this year after the more downs than ups of the digital platforms, and the vanguard side, where everything is evolving fast towards a new digital age. This path includes technology and business evolution, both are important. Let’s see the main issues to face for them.

The greatest new thing is Artificial Intelligence (AI).This concept is the evolution of others at the IT industry....

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Global reality TV trends across borders

Across the globe, the allure of Reality TV is captivating the streaming services audiences, transcending cultural expectations and boundaries. Which countries and regions are leading in global ‘s analysis revealed that this niche is most prominent in APAC and UCAN, with a 29% and 28% preference, respectively. ...

OUR STORIES REACH THE TOP

“Rigo” has been nominated for Best Telenovela at the 2024 Emmy Awards, standing as the only Latin American production in this category.

Film industry: an essential media for brands and society

forming social, cultural and commercial ties. A recent study published by Digital Cinema Media (DCM) in collaboration with Burst Your Bubble entitled “The Cultural Power of Cinema” highlights that 98% of cinema screenings are co-viewing experiences. This media such as television and streaming platforms...

How AVOD and local content are shaping MENA’s streaming landscape

MENA is one of the regions that, like Latin America, has also been experiencing unprecedented growth (especially visible last year), with revenues exceeding $1 billion. According to media analysts , this figure is expected to increase by another 13%, reaching $1.2 billion by the end of this year. Leading the charge in this rapidly evolving market...

Sports broadcasting: new tech advantages, more engagement

New technologies like artificial intelligence is reshaping the way sports fans experience live and on-demand broadcasts, allowing media companies offering more immersive, interactive, and datarich viewing experiences. With the integration of AI-powered tools into broadcasting, sports content is becoming more dynamic, engaging, and personalized. ...

TF1+ grows by 19% in six months

French OTT TF1+ is rapidly solidifying its position as the leading free streaming platform in France, a major achievement just six months after its launch. Boasting an average of 33 million monthly streamers during the first half ofthe year, the service has seen a åthe streamer reached a record of 35.4 million monthly users, marking a milestone for the French digital media landscape.

The platform, part of the TF1 Group, offers an large catalog of 18,000 hours of premium content, with a focus on accessibility across multiple devices, including Smart TVs, where the number of

38% market share among 25-49-year-olds

41% market share among 15-34-year-olds

42% market share among women under 50 responsible for purchases (FRDA-50)

streamers has tripled since January. This focus on audience engagement has allowed service to stand out as a family-oriented platform, especially popular among younger demographics. Each day, 1.7 million users aged 25-49 and 1.3 million aged 15-34 engage with the platform—numbers that clearly exceed those of TF1+’s competitors in the French market.

, Chairman and CEO of TF1 Group, attributes the success of TF1+ to a well-thought-out digital strategy. ‘We have big ambitions for our platform. In just a few months, the platform has established itself as the leading free streaming platform in France’, stated. Belmer also emphasized the platform’s role in serving younger audiences, noting that the goal is to create a space that combines information and entertainment for all French families.

This expansion is not limited to France. After its successful launch in Belgium and Luxembourg earlier this year,...

Amazon Studios: strategy and growth in Latin America

During the session moderated by Lily Ford of The Hollywood Reporter, during CF&E 2024, , director of local originals at US, shared some insights on the platform’s strategy and growth in Latin America. The executive highlighted the importance of localization, the emotional connection with audiences, and also highlighted how the platform has evolved by focusing on productions that seek to appeal to a broader audience.

‘We are always looking for stories that not only entertain, but also connect emotionally with people. We focus

considerable effort to adapt our content to local tastes, while still looking for universal stories that can connect with global audiences’, he said.

One of the examples emphasized by the executive is ¿Quién lo mató?, the streamer’s co-production with and, a series that deals with the unsolved case of the famous Mexican anchorman . ....

Rodolphe Belmer, Chairman and CEO of TF1 Group

Javiera Balmaceda, director of local originals at Amazon Studios US

TF1+ confirmed its leadership in market share during the first half of 2024 across all key demographics

Source: TF1 Group

original European content

has experienced a significant increase in the production of original content in Europe in recent years, with a particular focus on Spain, which has established itself as one of its main production centers. Under the leadership of , Netflix’s VP of content for EMEA, the platform has emphasized the importance of producing both original content and acquiring third-party titles. This is due to its strategy of offering the best movies and series to its members, which includes local titles that resonate deeply with European audiences.

Péter Kolosi on RTL Hungary’s bold strategy for Autumn 2024

Broadcaster is gearing up for a strong autumn season with new shows, as the company is facing its new seeks regarding content and new programs at international markets, according to Chief Content Officer , who offered some insights on this recently.

Péter Kolosi, Chief Content Officer

talked about the company’s programming strategy for the second half of 2024, with a focus on major shows like formats The Traitors and The X Factor, as well as the broadcasting of UEFA Champions League matches. Reflecting on the first half of the year, expressed satisfaction with ’s market performance, particularly its ability to outpace rival in six out of eight months. ‘I’m very happy with our results this year’, he said.

The executive explained that the autumn lineup was designed to maintain ’s competitive edge, with an early launch of the popular reality show Sztárbox. ...

Production growth in Europe: has invested significantly in European productions, making the continent a content hub in both series and movies. In 2024, the platform highlighted that the top ten most watched non-English language movies on the platform globally come from Europe, with Norway’s Troll being the most popular. Netflix’s drive to support the European film industry is evident at its Tres Cantos production center in Madrid, where major titles such as La Casa de Papel, Élite and La Sociedad de la nieve have been produced. This center is celebrating its fifth anniversary and remains key to Netflix’s strategy of strengthening local production in Europe. The platform has collaborated with 60 production companies in Spain and has filmed in almost every region of the country, which not only diversifies its content, ...

Larry Tanz, VP of content for EMEA at Netflix.

BBC iPlayer, important growth in UK RaiPlay: driving RAI’s digital next level

, the BBC’s streaming service, has demonstrated outstanding growth during 2024, establishing itself as the fastest growing VOD platform in the UK. This success has been driven by its distinctive British content offering and its ability to connect with audiences through authentic and diverse storytelling. Over the year, has outperformed all of its competitors in terms of audience growth, with a 20% increase, double that of and triple that of

Summer 2024 saw a record 10% increase compared to the same period last year, racking up more than 350 million content requests. These numbers are underpinned by unmissable programming ranging from major live events, such as Glastonbury and the European Championship, to The Traitors, Doctor Who, The Apprentice, and popular reality shows such as Race Across the World.

The BBC’s commitment to the British creative industry is key to this success, having invested £1 billion in original content over 2023 and commissioning more than 4,000 hours of new productions. ‘Our digital transformation strategy is delivering results. BBC iPlayer has had another record year and its incredible growth story is a clear sign that we are offering audiences uniquely British content that they really value’ commented , director of content at the BBC, in an interview....

The streaming platform of Italy’s public broadcaster RAI, , has shown remarkable growth over the past year, cementing its position as a major free player in Italy’s digital media landscape.

With an 18% increase in unique users in 2023, the service now averages 11.1 million monthly users, a testament to its broad appeal and strong performance. This surge in users is in line with a broader trend for RAI, whose digital platforms saw a 37% yearover-year increase in active monthly users, connecting to RAI’s online services, including RaiPlay, which captured 44% of Italy’s on-demand market.

’s content library is diverse, offering Italian TV series, movies, documentaries, and live streams of RAI’s broadcast channels. Fiction is the most popular genre on the platform, accounting for 50% of on-demand views. The streaming service is available free of charge, offering global accessibility across multiple devices, including computers, smartphones, and smart TVs. Its success in fiction aligns with broader trends in Italy, where serialized dramas have long captivated audiences, blending local culture with universal narratives.

Financial success and digital strategy

2023 financial performance reflects its commitment to digital growth and content investment. The company posted a balanced net profit despite challenges such as reduced revenue from major sporting events and continued advertising restrictions. ...

Italia Si! is an Italian television program that airs on Rai 1, hosted by Marco Liorni

In 2022, the most-watched episode on BBC iPlayer was Black Day from season six of Peaky Blinders, with almost seven million streams

Kerensa Samanidis, general manager of BBC iPlayer

KOCOWA: global expansion of Korea’s leading entertainment platform

In the fast-paced world of streaming, where platforms such as , and dominate the global market, KOCOWA+ series,” offering an exclusive catalog of Korean entertainment content. Recently, the platform announced its expansion into Europe and Oceania, bringing K-Content, such as dramas, variety

Yango Play Brings AI-driven entertainment to MENA

Roman

Shimansky, MENA Region Business Director at Yango Play

MENA-based tech company Yango, which has been investing in various verticals—from e-commerce tools and a car rental app to a food delivery service—has launched Yango , the first AI-powered entertainment service that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games in one place.

The platform offers a diverse range of entertainment options, featuring exclusive premieres of both Arabic and international movies and series, personalized music streaming, and interactive mini-games, all enhanced by Yasmina, an AI-based Arabic voice assistant. Now available in the KSA, UAE, and other GCC countries, the service provides subscribers with cross-platform access on smartphones and TVs.

‘Our goal is to provide users with a seamless and intuitive experience’, said , MENA Region Business Director at , in an interview with media publication earlier this year. ‘Yasmina allows us to deliver a more tailored interaction, making every moment on the app enjoyable, whether you’re listening to curated playlists, watching a movie, or playing a quick game’.

The service has introduced a differentiator not yet explored by any other platform: the use of artificial intelligence. ...

shows and K-Pop, to 39 new territories. This strategic move positions KOCOWA+ as a strong option in the competitive global streaming market.

A new horizon for K-Content: Launched by leading Korean broadcasters KBS, MBC, SBS and , KOCOWA+ has established itself as the largest library of Korean content outside Korea. Since its inception, it has

with plans to continue to grow and offer its content on new platforms and devices. ‘As home to the largest library of

100% Korean streaming platform to Europe and Oceania’, said , CEO of the company, during the presentation at Natpe Budapest 2024.

The streaming service offers an extensive variety of titles, ranging from popular K-Dramas such as Weightlifting Fairy Kim BokJoo, Coffee Prince and My Dearest, ...

KunHee Park, CEO, KOCOWA/ wavve Americas

SkyShowtime expands across Europe with ad-supported tiers and regional focus

’s CEO has been leading the company’s expansion in Europe with a clear mission: to bring both Hollywood blockbusters and local content to a diverse range of markets. Speaking at past edition of NEM Dubrovnik, the executive provided insights into the recent developments of media company, which operates in more than 20 European countries. One of the company’s major milestones has been the launch of an adsupported tier across all its markets, focusing on Central and Eastern Europe region.

highlighted ’s unique position in the streaming landscape, emphasizing that it’s a joint venture between Paramount and , which owns and . ‘We saw a huge opportunity to expand in parts of Europe and to do so together’, explained.

The platform leverages the strength of its parent companies, offering new theatrical releases from studio arms Paramount and . ‘We have

Monty Sarhan, CEO

nearly 50% of Hollywood box office—more than any other streaming service’, he added. This extensive catalog is supplemented by popular TV series such as Yellowstone and Halo, along with original productions.

While comany benefits from its access to Hollywood content, the CEO emphasized that the platform was created specifically for Europe. ‘We are a European streaming service—we are committed to these markets’, he noted, contrasting the company’s approach with global streaming services that operate in Europe but aren’t necessarily focused on the region. He also pointed out the platform’s localization efforts, such as making the interface available in 19 languages and localizing content, though he admitted that ‘it’s really costly’....

YouTube, in search of a complementary audience

YouTube is looking to work more with broadcasters and production companies, to which it offers itself as an ally to empower their IPs and generate a complementary audience. During his keynote at Conecta Fiction & Entertainment 2024, , head of film & TV and content partnerships at YouTube Brazil, said that the first thing media companies that want to create new content for YouTube must do is to know their audience very well.

In Brazil, Google’s platform has been working with traditional media companies for a decade, and they have been successful in creating complementary audiences as a second window for their content. said: ‘They can study their audience based on the data we share with them about their content. And then test and be consistent. The strongest contribution that YouTube gives producers is the opportunity to know how their audience is perceiving the world. And on that feedback, they can create the content they want’.

Although the platform does not co-finance content in Brazil or in most of the world, it does help producers or channels to get their projects sold and financed. ...

Philippe Carrasco, head of film & TV at YouTube Brazil

Yellowstone is content most viewed on

Czech broadcaster Prima is betting on personalization on its VOD platform

, CEO of Czech television broadcaster , discusses a critical misstep in modern marketing: neglecting older demographics. In a recent interview, he argued that many marketers overly focus on younger audiences, overlooking the spending power and engagement of older consumers.

The executive emphasized the ‘importance of appealing to this group’, particularly for TV advertising, where older viewers represent a substantial portion of the audience. He also spoke about the evolution of TV consumption, the challenges posed by digital media, and the unique strategies employs to stay

highlights of Prima+

• 1 year on the market

• 13 premium shows introduced

• Over 1,000,000 users

• Since launch, over 125,000 subscribers

• 110,000,000 video views

• 43,000,000 hours watched

• Premium users: 10 hours per week

Rewind Networks reinforces footpring in Asia

Avi Himatsinghani, CEO of Rewind Networks

, one of the main new media companies in the Asian television landscape, has made significant strides in expanding its presence in the Philippines, the Maldives, and Papua New Guinea. This growth has been bolstered by partnerships with local affiliates, including , , and , facilitating the distribution of its popular channels—HITS, HITS MOVIES, and the newly launched HITS NOW.

Accion, a long-standing affiliate of , has been instrumental in distributing and since 2014 and 2019, respectively. Accion is include actually on HITS NOW in its channel lineup, further enhancing the viewing options for its subscribers. This expansion is a continuation of Accion’s commitment to providing quality entertainment to local cable operators across the Philippines.

Meanwhile, in the Maldives, has embraced as part of its offerings since April 1. ...

competitive in an increasingly fragmented market.

highlighted that while younger generations are shifting toward digital platforms, older viewers remain loyal to traditional television. ‘This demographic shift presents a significant opportunity for brands that recognize the untapped potential in targeting older consumers’. According to , the industry’s failure to adapt to this reality is a major oversight.

CEO’s views on marketing are shaped by company’s approach to content and advertising. The network has focused on creating high-quality local programming, which has proven successful in attracting a broad range of viewers. The broadcaster also understands the nuances of engaging both younger and older audiences, ...

Marek Singer, CEO, Prima

Petr Král, head of VOD and FAST vertical

Commercial

What do buyers want?

For Mipcom 2024 edition, Prensario International reviews a special survey made by RX into the mindset of top content buyers and commissioners, and what they are looking at the international markets.

• Editorial strategy: We serve as preferred partner for broadcasters and platforms around the world as a one-stop-shop for high quality content offering a wide range of titles from all genres: Blue-Chip Documentaries, TV-Series and Movies, Children’s Programs, Music as well as scripted and non-scripted Formats. We are looking for projects that are in an early stage of production, with a strong international focus and matching withour preferred genres.

• Projects/Programs search: Blue Chip 4K Documentaries. Nature & Wildlife. Sustainability & Conservation. History & Ancient. History Science. Reenacted History and Archive Driven Content.

• Acquisition territory: North America, Europe.

• Editorial strategy: We are a mainstream public broadcaster with the largest share of audience in Ireland. Commissioning and co-producing Irish programming across all key genres is unique selling point. However, we do also acquire movies, drama, comedy, natural history, documentaries, lifestyle and kid’s content.

• What is your editorial strategy?

• What type of projects/programs are you looking for?

• Acquisition Territory? , Director Acquisitions & Distribution Investment (Austria) , Director of acquisitions and co-productions RTE (Ireland) , Head of documentaty news (Canada) , Acquisition executive, (Egypt) , Director of content channels, business development (Israel)

• Projects/Programs search: Stand out drama series. New and library feature films. 1/2-hour comedies. Blue chip natural history. Documentaries. Lifestyle series. Kids live action and animation.

• Acquisition territory: Europe.

• Editorial strategy: CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. RDI is Radio-Canada’s News specialty channel. Mainly looking for Current Affairs documentaries in a TV-hour format.

• Projects/Programs search: Pre-buys and ready-to-broadcast documentaries.

• Acquisition territory: North America, Europe, Oceania.

• Editorial strategy: FAST TV. Revenue share model.

• Projects/Programs search: All kind of genre.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, Middle East.

• Editorial strategy: Our strategy is to find informative and entertaining content.

• Projects/Programs search: Feature documentary films, documentary series, on various topics; Wildlife, Science, Current Affairs, Modern History, Sports and Futuristic inventions.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe, Middle East, Oceania.

, Acquisition director (Korea)

• Editorial strategy: PLUS MEDIA PARTNER is primarily engaged in distribution of overseas TV programs from all around the world and supply them to broadcasters in South Korea. PLUS MEDIA PARTNER has established quite an extensive and impressive clientele, exactly built out from the existing networks carefully accumulated for years by each member of the management. It includes, among others, several public channels owned by Korean government and public organization authorities. And terrestrial TV stations, cable & satellite TV channels, IPTV platforms are also our usual business partners.

• Projects/Programs search: Looking for the documentary & factual programs on History, Lifestyle, Nature, Wildlife, Science & Technology, Discovery & Travel, Environment, Military Arts, Music, Culture, Current Affairs, etc.

• Acquisition territory: Asia.

, Head of development (Germany)

• Editorial strategy: RTL Deutschland, together with Gruner + Jahr, is Germany’s leading entertainment company, spanning all types of media: TV and streaming, print and digital, radio and podcasts. It is home to some of the country’s strongest media brands, from RTL and VOX to Stern, Brigitte and Geo to NTV, and operates Germany’s largest streaming platform, RTL+, with > 2.4 million subscribers. RTL Deutschland stands for positive entertainment and independent journalism, employing around 1,500 journalists covering all the issues shaping contemporary society. Encompassing everything from news to sport, living to lifestyle, and women to family, RTL Deutschland reaches 99% of the German population.

• Projects/Programs search: Unique and scaleable non-scripted primetime formats for TV or online programming that are adaptable for the German territory.

• Acquisition territory: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Oceania.

, Editor children acquisitions, (Croatia)

• Editorial strategy: Public TV, Broadcaster.

, Director theme channels, (Italy)

• Editorial strategy: We are an independent multiplatform Network; specialized on the production and management of a unique content line-up for the Italian kids. Thanks to our Digital and TV Networks in Italy; every day we present a different and original content experience to our audiences. Our main goal is to superserve our audience by guaranteeing a strong editorial expertise focalized in kids and teen target. The company mission is to maximize the IPs brand awareness and lifespan locally, building a tailored rollout calendar for each IP to guarantee the best exposure in the market.

• Projects/Programs search: Being a company fully IP oriented, we are looking for content that can travel through the complete ecosystem, following the main goal of “being all around the viewer at any time”. Considering the international and local trends, always looking after new and creative projects that allows to connect with their kid’s and family audience, creating the perfect ecosystem for the target. De Agostini is a 360° partner of the project for the Italian territory, being a strategic asset for the editorial and commercial development of an IP in the territory. Across all kids target demos, in animation and liveaction, we look for international co-production partners to build a tailor- made success experience over its Kids and Family ecosystem

• Acquisition territory: Europe.

• Projects/Programs search: Kids programs, target audience 2-10 years.

• Acquisition territory: North America, Europe.

• Editorial strategy: Channel dedicated to history in the broadest sense, from ancient civilisation to present wars, and from geopolitics to arts and culture. Mainly through documentaries but also some fiction.

• Projects/Programs search: We look for original, momentous and sharp content proving that history is exciting and significant for us all. We acquire, prebuy and coproduce, also on an international level.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, North America, Europe.

• Editorial strategy: We are the Spanish public television and we look for quality content.

• Projects/Programs search: Fiction series, feature films, animation, live action for children, documentaries.

• Acquisition territory: Europe.

• Editorial strategy: Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) is a German public TV broadcaster with a regional TV channel called NDR Fernsehen (NDR Television). It is part of the ARD network - a partnership between nine regional stations providing programmes nationwide. NDR is well known for its drama documentaries and documentaries on history, politics, social issues and current affairs. NDR has co-produced programmes with broadcasters such as BBC, Channel Four, NHNZ, TV2 Denmark, France Télévisions, IBA (Israel) and ARTE.

• Projects/Programs search: Political and investigative stories like “Snowden’s Great Escape”, “Net Wars” or “Putin’s Games”, Docudramas like “Otto Weidt - A Blind Hero’s Journey” or “Albert and Hermann Göring - Two Dissimilar Brothers”, Documentaries like “Grand Illusions about Eco Food” or “Counterfeit Drugs”. In general: strong, untold, exclusive stories.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, Africa, North America, Europe, Middle East.

• Acquisition territory: Europe. , (Spain)

• Editorial strategy: Rai Ragazzi is the department for children and kids of Rai, italian pubblic broadcaster, operating the 2 free-to -air channels Rai Yoyo and Rai Gulp and providing content for the linear channels, the Rai free VOD digital platform and Rai Yoyo app. Our editorial strategy is offering to the young italian audience the best programmes from the international market.

• Projects/Programs search: We are looking for Animation, kids drama – series and miniseries - and formats with a strong storytelling, mostly european content. We offer to kid’s audience shows to entertain as well as raise curiosity, openmindedness, emotional and social skills.

• Acquisition territory: Europe.

• Editorial strategy: LRT is a public broadcaster. The foreign production is broadcasted on LRT TV and LRT PLIUS.

• Projects/Programs search: The priority is given to drama and documentaries applicable to all the family. On the main channel we have got 5 daily daytime series. Weekends go for day time series and movies. The prime time series slot at 11.00 pm. is more focused to action, thrillers, male target.

What do buyers want?

, Senior Executive in Charge of International Co-Productions and Acquisitions, (Finland)

• Editorial Strategy: When measured by ratings and audience satisfaction YLE is the number one multi-platform destination for Finnish Kids. It transmits annually over 1300 hours of children’s programming for a two- to 12-year-old audience on linear tv, FVOD service YLE Areena and YLE’s add-free YouTube Channels. Pikku Kakkonen - magazine show is one of the biggest brands at YLE. Its main focus is the 3-6 y old kids. It reaches about 55% of the target group every week on linear television. For the 7-12 y old kids YLE has an interactive brand-named Galaxi. It reaches about 10% of its target group every week on linear tv. Galaxi universe can be found on www.yle.fi/galaxi. Buu-Klubben is aired by the Swedish-speaking channel YLE Fem. Its main focus is the 3-7 years olds. YLE’s FVOD service Areena gets about 4 Mio starts on kids programming per week (population of Finland is 5,4 Mio).

• Projects/Programs search: I am looking for content that will enhance YLE’s offering for kids. The shows need to entertain, bring laughter and awoke curiosity. For preschoolers the top priorities are diversity, bravery as well as enhancing emotional and social skills. For school kids we are also looking for themes like mental health and coping with difficult topics as poverty, loneliness and bullying.

• Acquistion territory: Europe, Asia, North America.

, Deputy director, (Mexico)

• Editorial strategy: TVUNAM is the cultural tv cannel of the National University of Mexico. Is one of the youngest cultural tv stations in the country and gathers in it’s programming grid an attractive high quality own production with an extraordinary sample of the best cultural and scientific programs of the world. Since the launching, on October 24th 2006, TVUNAM has created an own style through a programming grid feed by the richness of creation of the University. From the very widest conception of culture, with a profound sense of diversity and MANUEL VILLANUEVA presenting new audiovisual languages, TVUNAM has become a reference of the public television in Mexico.

• Projects/Program search: We basically look for historical, scientific, arts and culture documentaries, as well as classical films.

• Acquisition territory: Europe, Asia, North America.

, Associated acquisitions director, (Thailand)

, EVP acquisitions, (Taiwan)

• Editorial strategy: Seeking, curating and localizing a content, regardless its category, like movie, drama, animation, documentary, ... etc., which can get a well resonation from Taiwan audience on diversify platforms, linear, streaming, non-theatrical and so on.

• Projects/Programs search: Movies with audience familiar talents and fast-pace plots and scene. Drama without too much sophistic plots. Self-completed each episode are well accepted. Animation targeting for pre-schooler and junior grade along with CP publicizing in local is better. Documentary one-off with topics suitable for senior grade educational market.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, North America, Europe

, Head of content and programming (Netherlands)

• Editorial strategy: streaming.

• Projects/Programs search: broad entertainment, broad scripted.

• Acquisition territory: Europe.

• Editorial Strategy: Searching good content to entertain customer the most, but need to deliver good value and moral to the society.

• Projects/Programs search: Series of breakthrough knowledge that audience can easily related and enjoyed.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, North America, Europe.

BUYERS | CONCEPTS & TRENDS

Emma Ayech, channel director,

UK TV/BBC, UK

‘We are looking for crime dramas, and we love that we see more product alike at the studios, than previous years. The ‘True crime’ move is on top’.

Jonathan Melber, consultant licensing Apple TV, USA

‘We are open to everything but we are very selective about what we get. We prefer fresh, cute-appealed series above all’.

Claudia Ruehl, sr manager acquisitions, SevenOne Germany

We look for True Crime, from 10 to 20 episodes, episodic format, with a simple but good plot, very free TV alike. Though every big broadcaster is a digital platform as well nowadays, free TV product keeps healthy’.

‘We develop an audience-centric approach. We realize young people are not on traditional platforms, but they’re not spending more time actually on social media, not even YouTube, but even TikTok, Instagram and X (Twitter)’.

Rachel NG, content commissioningMediacorp, (Singapore)

Mateus Muradian, Head of pan regional content acquisitions, Amazon Prime Latin America

‘We are not just an SVOD, we are an entertainment hub. Because of this, today we include content, channels, services that improve the user experience. We must think of the next level’.

Jennifer Brisco,

Xavier Gandon, managing director, TF1 France

‘We need procedural dramas, and the good news are that we see more options than in the past, both in the US and international offering. The genre is reloaded’.

Pia Lin, content acquisition manager Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan)

‘We are looking for Japanese and Korean drama series. We also want to producing in Taiwan. We can include investors from different nations, as Singapore or Hong Kong’.

Peter Chalupa, acquisition director, Markiza Slovakia

‘We need longer series than streamer ones, with many episodes or many seasons. We program the series daily soon’.

Rabia Asif, Dot Republic Media (United Arab Emirates)

‘I feel the industry is shifting towards an advertising model, even top SVODs as the audience is, with a good storytelling. It doesn’t matter where it comes from. This is what MENA and Asia think now, very different from 3-4 years ago’.

‘Our day by day has changed. In the past we bought just for our broadcaster, now we buy also for third parties, as we are doing very well with the studios. Now we look for big formats,entertainment both aims’.

Eugenia Velez, programming and acquisitions director, RCN Colombia

Andre Beraud, head of scripted programs, Radio Canada

‘This year we’ve seen more U.S. product than expected due to the strike, and we like very much U.S. big studios international touch, because we could from Brazil and other countries’.

MIPCOM 2024 – HOT PICKS

Format: Drama series (TBD x 60)

Network: NBC

Exec Producers: Aaron Korsh, David Bartis, Doug Liman (Hypnotic), Gene Klein, Victoria Mahoney.

Synopsis: Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor, reinvents himself as a lawyer for powerful clients in Los he has always despised. With a stellar team, they struggle with loyalties and mix their personal and professional lives.

Format: Documentary, Sport

Director: Giampaolo Manfreda. Producers: Iñigo Pérez Tabernero, Ilia Topuria, Israel Ocaña.

Synopsis: Mixed martial arts champion Ilia Topuria is determined to become a legend. After defeating Josh Emett and breaking into the UFC Top 5, he prepares to take on the undefeated Alexander Volkanovsky. “Matador” chronicles his personal journey from Georgia to Spain and his meteoric rise to world greatness.

Format: Documentary (8x60’)

Synopsis: Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese. Each episode of THE SAINTS focuses on a singular saint, including Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, Thomas Becket, Mary Magdalene, Moses the Black, Sebastian, and Maximillian Kolbe.

Format: Period drama (8x70’)

Synopsis: A tale of female resilience and reinvention as a marquise and her maid start a new life and restaurant in Madrid after a life-altering incident. Produced by Bambu (Velvet, La Promesa, Cable Girls).

Format: Drama, Romance.

Coproduction: Endemol Shine Boomdog, Endemol Shine North America, Ventanarosa Productions, WBD. Producer: Salma Hayek.

Distributor: HBO Max.

Synopsis: Tita and Pedro love each other, but she is condemned not to marry by her mother’s orders. In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, they struggle against the forces that separate them. Tita’s magical connection to cooking becomes their resistance, imbuing her recipes with her desires and changing those who taste them.

Format: Drama. Episodes on air.

Synopsis: complicate their impossible love.

Genre: Drama (8x60’)

Synopsis: like her perfect match in sheep farmer Joe Burt, only to uncover his web of deceit and manipulation.

Genre: thriller (1h 41’)

Director: Oz Perkins.

Synopsis: a new FBI agent, who has been assigned to an unsolved case of a serial killer. As the investigation becomes more complicated with occult evidence uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder.

Genre: crime, drama (70x45’)

Synopsis: Reality turns upside down when the murders of two husbands plunge their wives into a maze of lies, betrayal, and revenge.

Genre: crime, comedy (6x45’)

Network: A co-production by ORF and Lotus Film funded by Austrian Television Fund, Vienna Film Fund and FISA+

Synopsis: Gerti Bruckner, a seasoned detective overlooked for promotion in favor of a younger colleague who takes credit for her work, continues to solve cases with her experience and wit.

SUITS: L.A.

La Favorita 1992 Fake

Widow’s war

MATADOR Like Water for Chocolate Longlegs

The curious cases of Gerti B

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints

Hidden Garden

Genre: Thriller (8x45’)

Producer: 3Cat

Distributor: The Mediapro Studio Commercial: TV3, 3Cat

Synopsis: In March 2020, the empty streets of Barcelona see only policemen, deliverymen and ambulances. A homeless with the same pattern: homeless victims killed in their sleep with extreme brutality.

Genre: Music, game show (10x70’)

Synopsis: In ARTISTOCK GAME, 48 artists, including

stock market value through live performances and missions. Viewers invest in them by buying and selling shares. The artists with the lowest value are eliminated and the winner gets a life-changing prize.

Genre: documentary series (34x30’)

Synopsis: cases told from the perspectives of victims and detectives. With episodes covering infamous stories such as the Robert Durst case and the Gilgo Beach murders, the series offers a compelling look at crime in America.

Genre: Drama

Producer company: BKM

Commissioner: Kanal D

Synopsis: “Zuhal” tells the story of a mother of three and wife of a man who has never been a real son to anyone. Based on true events, “Annem Ankara” portrays the journey of a lonely but resilient woman at home. The series is written

Genre: romantic comedy (10x30’)

Synopsis: Victor, heir to a candlestick store, feels stuck in his relationship, while his best friend Bia, an aspiring actress, friendship endures through it all, until Bia meets Marcelo, who invites her to live abroad. Faced with this decision, Bia realizes that her true love has always been by her side: face real-life dilemmas that will put their love to the test.

Genre: Medical Duration: TBC

Synopsis: Michiko is a stunningly beautiful and stubbornly self-reliant freelance surgeon who prides herself in her skills and dignity as a surgeon.

Genre: Sci-Fi

Premiere: December 1, 2024 on MGM+

Synopsis: This remake of George R. Stewart’s science Dukes, tells the story of how a deadly plague nearly wipes out humanity. As civilization crumbles, the few survivors struggle against extinction in a world in ruins.

Genre: Drama

Production company: OGM Pictures

Broadcaster: Star TV

Synopsis: The story follows six siblings-Azize, Cemo, their parents, struggle to stay together. The source of their from the vengeful Yavuz, the brothers seek refuge in Istanbul, facing the dangers of the city.

Runtime: 10x60’)

Producers: Hawco Productions

Distribution: Fifth Season

Commissioner: CBC (Canada)

Synopsis: SAINT-PIERRE is a police drama that follows Inspector Donny “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, exiled to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon after investigating the corruption of a local politician. His arrival clashes with Deputy Chief Geneviève “Arch” Archambault, who has her own reasons for being there. Together they must solve crimes on an island with a hidden criminal life.

Genre: Drama (120x42’)

Synopsis: Alaca, an innocent young girl, lives without knowing her origin. Her life changes drastically when her biological father needs a kidney. After a forced surgery, she begins her search for the truth, discovering secrets, even about her love. Kenan, a doctor, is caught in a clandestine surgery to settle debts with Baki, who has hidden connections with Alaca. The situation is complicated when Kenan’s brother Gökhan is involved in an accident for which Baki has evidence.

The moving courtroom series that questions love and will.

R7.N7

a series by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa

Quiet

My mother’s tale

Earth Abides

Saint-Pierre

Artistock Game

Amor da minha vida

Six of Us (Sahipsizler)

Alaca

Crime Files (Renewed for Season 4)

Doctor-X the movie

Amazon MGM Studios: a full new age experience

‘We are one of the companies that lead the evolution from OTT exclusivity to international distribution. The material of MGM+, Freeve, has been always opened, and the Amazon Originals have moved from 16 titles available in May 2023, to almost 100 titles for this Mipcom —half movies, half series’, said , head of Amazon

‘We have already two years from the merger, and I might say this is a full new experience vs. the just . Our daytime is 100% Amazon alike, taking in mind all its segments together, from entertainment to product global deliveries. In MGM we had to support the distribution of the catalogue, to manage the windowing; here we have a mission, to move forward the future of entertainment worldwide, taking Prime Video and our other services to the next level. We have to maximize all sides of business, in particular in our case international distribution,...

Alfred Haber: new entertainment live shows and twisted humor

With several entertainment titles, and also live-shows like the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards is promoting its seasonal catalog in the European...

The Mediapro Studio: drama, mystery and more

is showcasing an impressive lineup of series at MIPCOM 2024, reflecting its continued success in international co-productions and storytelling. ...

MediaHub: a catalogue that never stops growing

, founded by in 2021, has quickly established itself as a significant player in Turkey’s media sector, specializing in the distribution of television and film content. ...

Disney at Mipcom: studio + regional content

At MIPCOM 2024, presents a diverse slate of content, showcasing a blend of romantic comedies, gripping documentaries, and intense dramas....

MADD meets Turkey to the Americas with ‘El Turco’

At MIPCOM 2024, will showcase the highly anticipated series El Turco, featuring Turkish actor Can Yaman in the lead role. Known for his previous work in series like Daydreamer and Bitter Sweet,...

Canary Islands Film: the preferred destination

Since 2015, , the umbrella brand that brings together all public and private agents related to the audiovisual sector in the Canary Islands,...

Chris Ottinger, head of Amazon MGM Studios

Inter Medya: two new hits of Tims&B

has once again teamed up with for the global distribution of their latest hit TV dramas, Valley of Hearts (SiyahKalp) and Loveberry (Karadut).

Canal RCN: bioseries, dramas and more

At MIPCOM, Colombian broadcaster Canal RCN presents several series that were successful on its linear channels that showcase the diversity of local storytelling. ...

ORF Enterprise: quality and volume of content

continues to stand firm, while enjoying the privilege of being able to access a remarkable creative output. In addition to the new crime comedy series...

Zee, bringing Orient content to the world

With different business units in India, is present at MIPCOM 2024 to highlight its catalog of local dramas....

Great Movies: many new hit

, a prominent player in the Brazilian home entertainment sector, is set to showcase its diverse catalog at MIPCOM 2024. With over 20 years of experience in distributing...

Centauro Comunicaciones: B2B and B2C expansión

With facilities in Miami, Bogotá and Sao Paulo, is well positioned to offer audio production and post production services. The company attends MIPCOM, where new technological applications...

attending the 2024 edition of MIPCOM with a strong slate led by the documentary series Martin Scorsese Presents The Saints

Martin Scorsese Presents The Saints, the eight-part documentary series hosted and narrated by the Academy Award-winning director, delves into the life of a different saint, including Joan of Arc and Francis of Assisi, offering viewers an intimate look at their stories and significance.

In the realm of culinary entertainment, Next Level Chef food show returns for its fourth season. In this competition series, renowned chefs , , and guide aspiring culinary talents through various cooking challenges as they strive to discover the next superstar of the food world. ...

Jody Cipriano, VP, Content Sales

A+E Networks: the true content that audiences prefer today

presenting a varied lineup of factual programming at MIPCOM 2024, offering both historical insights and crime stories that delve into real-life events.

One of the key titles presented is The First 48 Presents: Critical Minutes (Season 3). This fiveepisode series revisits some of the most memorable cases from The First 48 format, its classic long-running crime series. Each episode features different themes like “The Case That Haunts Me” and “Shocking Confessions,” allowing audiences to gain deeper insights into these critical moments through the eyes of detectives involved in the original cases....

OGM: ‘Diva’, a unique Turkish thriller with Hollywood format

, the distribution arm of , entered the global market in 2022 with a clear objective: to centralize and distribute Turkish drama series internationally. ...

eSteno: key deals and international expansion

eSteno, a Chilean company with over 25 years of experience in closed captioning, subtitling, translation, and transcription, participates at MIPCOM 2024 to showcase its services...

TCCF 2024: Pioneering New Paths for Asian Content

, organized by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency, will be held from November 5 to 8 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 7F. ...

GMA: taking new Philippines content to the world

, the Philippine’s leading television network, succeeded in gaining and retaining substantial market share, earning the trust and loyalty of viewers across the African continent: ...

Global Agency previews new format for buyers ahead of MIPCOM launch

, known for its strategic and impactful launches, is set to reveal a new, top-secret format at MIPCOM 2024. The reveal will take place ...

Electric: more international at every market

, the independent studio helmed by veteran producer , is showcasing a diverse slate of series at MIPCOM 2024. Among the standout titles, ...

Jasmine Rezai, LATAM Content Sales Consultant

Globo: new top series, but also great docs

At MIPCOM 2024, Globo is showcasing a dynamic portfolio of series, documentaries, and telenovelas, further solidifying its presence in the international media market. ...

Movistar Plus+: ‘Querer’, as new Spanish big hit

Calinos celebrates its 25th anniversary at MIPCOM

‘We promise to captivate international buyers with our seasonal catalog’, said , founder of , as the company participates in this year’s MIPCOM to showcase its latest offerings, and also celebrates its 25th anniversary of successful stories.

TV Azteca: 30 years and the new stage is taking hold

announcements early this year, where highlighted its 30 years in the market and above all, showed the new stage of strong production development,... is going through a very interesting moment due to the company’s great commitment to original content. Its fiction series are different, risky, ...

Polar Star: Kevin Costner’s new western, ‘Horizon’

Founded in 1999, Calinos Entertainment is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Over the past 25 years, the company has played a pivotal role in expanding the global reach of Turkish content. It became the first to introduce Turkish TV series to international markets, and the cumulative broadcast hours of the shows for which it holds international rights now total in the thousands.

Leading the lineup is Hidden Garden, a gripping drama that cen-

Insight TV adds more distribution partners for its FAST channels

announced a new distribution partnership with , increasing ’s US expansion, with the launch of two channels, INFAST (Lifestyle) and INWONDER....

BEAJ showcases latest innovative Japanese formats at MIPCOM

The film series Horizon: An American Saga is one of the standout titles presented by the Argentine distributor Polar Star at MIPCOM 2024. The saga, produced by returns to MIPCOM Cannes with their signature session: “JAPANESE FORMAT SHOWCASE – Treasure Box Japan (TBJ)”, highlighting the best new television formats from

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Firat Gulgen, founder

NBCUniversal: ‘Suits’ spin-off on the spot

Belinda Menendez, President & Chief Revenue Officer, Global TV Distribution

’s international TV distribution unit returns to Cannes for MIPCOM, presenting a slate of content produced by its studio. Among the highlights is the spin-off of the 2011 hit created by , Suits

Among the top highlights at the market, is the new drama series Suits: L.A., a continuation of the popular Suits franchise. This series follows Ted Black, a former prosecutor turned lawyer, who must navigate the high-pressure legal world of Los Angeles while balancing personal and professional challenges. The series counts with star-studded cast including Amell and

Another notable offering is Grosse Pointe Garden Society, a 13-episode drama that revolves around four members of a suburban garden club who find themselves entangled in murder and intrigue. ...

Lionsgate new big hit: ‘Mistletoe Murders’

, known for its diverse portfolio of productions, introduce Mistletoe Murders at MIPCOM 2024. This six-episode holidaythemed murder mystery series was acquired recently by Hallmark to premiere on its service Hallmark+ on October 31, ...

Banijay Boomdog brings ‘Like water for chocolate’

At MIPCOM 2024, will be headlining its offering with the highly anticipated series adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate, based on the renowned novel by . The series, which will air on

Olympusat: global presence, FTA channels and FAST distribution

, the prominent global media provider, maed a significant move into the Mexican television market with the launch of , a new semi-regional free-to-air channel. ...

RTVE: female strong new productions

arrives at MIPCOM 2024 with a diverse lineup of series and documentaries, part of its recent productions. Among the highlights is Ena: Queen Victoria Eugenia, a historical drama set to premiere on October 21 in the market, which tells the story of....

VisionFilms: a diverse lineup, always commercial

, known for its strong portfolio of independent films for TV and VOD platforms, arrives at MIPCOM 2024 with a slate filled with biopics, suspense thrillers, and romantic comedies....

Fred Media/Radar: +40 new hours at Mipcom

Newly integrated is delighted to announce that it has a slate of more than 400 hours of new content launching at MIPCOM in France this month. The content ...

OTTera: cementing the future of AVOD and FAST

Founded in 2017, with offices worldwide and headquartered in Los Angeles, OTTera specializes in end-toend services for streaming, including the development, distribution, ...

PBS at MIPCOM 2024: historical

presented a diverse lineup of historical and scientific documentaries at MIPCOM 2024, reinforcing its commitment to delivering educational and engaging content. ...

The Kitchen: a large European delegation in Cannes

Now in its 24th year as an international language localization studio, continues to expand its global reach, with fully operational language servicing “hubs” in Europe and the US....

GoQuest Media: acclaimed Telekom Srbija dramas at MIPCOM 2024

presents a robust lineup of Serbian dramas produced by . These acclaimed titles, including the crime thriller...

Amuz: more than 1300 new hours at Mipcom

, Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer, announced the company’s latest acquisitions which over 1,300 hours ...

BBC Studios brings “Outrageous” and thrilling new dramas

’s stars of Outrageous, the brand-new drama from , co-commissioned by and , will head to Mipcom to launch the series. Six-part original series forms part of the scripted...

CJ ENM: engaging formats

CJ ENM, the leading South Korean production company, is set to showcase an array of engaging program formats at MIPCOM 2024. One of the standout offerings is Artistock Game, a unique competition that blends music and gaming elements.

Juyeon Choi, Sales Executive

In Artistock Game, 48 artists, including popular idol singers, influencers, and producers, vie to enhance their stock value through various performances and live-stream missions. A panel of celebrity judges will guide viewers as they invest in the artists by buying and selling their stock. Those artists who fail to maintain their value risk elimination, culminating in a dramatic finale where the top performer wins a substantial prize. This series consists of ten episodes, each running 70 minutes.

Another intriguing format is Trust or Lust, which delves into the dynamics of romantic relationships. ...

Kanal D: ‘My mother’s tale’, a step ahead

in Turkish dramas

Korel and Mehmet Günsür

is presenting the highly anticipated drama My Mother’s Tale (Annem Ankara) to the forefront during MIPCOM 2024. Set in the 1990s and based on a true story, the series explores the emotional and social struggles of Zuhal, a mother of three living in Ankara. Produced by BKM, the drama focuses on the harsh realities of motherhood and family dynamics, resonating deeply with audiences.

Starring Turkish actors Bergüzar Korel and , My Mother’s Tale delves into themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the resilience of women. In an interview with Prensario, Korel, who plays Zuhal, shared insights into her character, saying, ‘Zuhal is a woman who places her children at the center of her life, sacrificing her career and personal ambitions. Her struggle is deeply emotional, and portraying this real-life figure...

Federation: ‘Sherlock & Daugther’, and much more shows at MIPCOM 2024 its new productions across drama, thriller, and documentary genres. The studio, founded by and co-led and...

Nicely: new holiday romance and thrillers at Mipcom

Past August 21, Canal 13 (Chile) celebrated its 65th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in Chile’s media history. Over the decades, the network has solidified itself as one of... , with its strong track record in distributing content across linear channels and VOD platforms, is presenting a fresh lineup of original productions at MIPCOM 2024. ...

Canal 13 Chile: 65 years with international expansion

Happy Accidents: a TV movie slate of 17 titles

, the innovative deficit-financing film and TV studio, has unveiled its new slate of nine mystery film titles for MIPCOM 2024, headlined by the highly-anticipated ...

Cisneros Media: Pay TV and FAST offer

With different verticals in the areas of television, drama and children’s content, attends MIPCOM 2024 to promote its offer, which includes its pay channels and portfolio content...

Beta Film showcases Rise of the Raven, a new historical drama

is set to present one of its most ambitious European productions, Rise of the Raven, during the MIPCOM week (Oct 19 – 24). The ten-part historical drama, ...

Bergüzar

Casta Diva: expanding horizons in the business

, CEO of , recently shared insights on the company’s journey and developments over the past three years in an interview....

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Mediterráneo celebrates its 5th anniversary

, the company that brings together the production and distribution branches of the Group, has become a key player in the industry, managing an extensive....

RAICom connects Italians worldwide with diverse broadcasting networks

, through its subsidiary Rai Com, maintains a significant presence in international broadcasting, connecting Italians around the globe with...

SoFast: AVOD/FAST panel & trends event, on its yacht

, is set to host a panel on October 20, 2024, on the SoFast Yacht in Cannes, a day prior to the official start of MIPCOM. This event will focus on TV distribution, ...

TV Asahi: new formats and dramas at MIPCOM 2024

, one of Japan’s prominent broadcasters, returns to MIPCOM 2024 with a fresh lineup of dramas and formats for international distribution. With a reputation for delivering....

Soundozer: the musical arm of audiovisual productions

Faced with a constantly changing industry and the immediacy syndrome that marks today’s generations, and Caballero created , the music company that since the beginning....

Fremantle premieres Alice &

Jack at MIPCOM 2024

At MIPCOM, Fremantle premieres Alice & Jack, the highly anticipated original drama series created and written by award-winning writer and film director (Mad Men, Mad About You), and starring Academy Award-nominated actress and producer (To Leslie, Birdman) alongside actor, director and screenwriter (Brooklyn, The Revenant) will be staged on the first night of the forthcoming 39th International Co-Production & Entertainment Content Market (1619 Oct) in Cannes.

Alice & Jack is an independent production from Fremantle in partnership with the BAFTA and Emmy award-winning company (I Am Ruth, Close to You), Academy awardnominated (Snowfall, Milk), , ...

Jens Richter, CEO Commercial & International

Caracol TV: Colombian hit Peter The Great returns

presents a diverse lineup of new and successful series to MIPCOM buyers. Some of these titles have resonated with audiences both in Colombia and internationally. Leading the slate is the sequel to Peter The Great. The show follows the main character, Pedro, who, after returning to his homeland following 20 years abroad, faces the challenge of hiding the struggles and sacrifices of his life in order to gain the admiration of his now-successful son. The original series was one of the toprated shows on Colombian television in the past two years, making the sequel one of ’s major highlights this season.

Klass 95, a drama set in 1990s Colombia, revolving around Shaio Domínguez, the founder of the coun-

new blockbusters

, a leading independent distributor of film content in Latin America, returns to MIPCOM 2024 with a diverse slate of films featuring highprofile stars and acclaimed directors....

Amagi Partners with Whip Media to Boost ElectricNOW

, the global leader in cloudbased SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced a strategic partnership with Los Angelesbased production...

Club Media’s Journey in global content production

The creators, producers, and founders of have dedicated their entire lives to developing original brands globally, collaborating with , , ...

TV Film International: content for whole the family

, the independent distribution company founded by Juan Pablo Carpenter, continues its commitment to building strong relationships in territories ....

2024 scripted slate

has unveiled

new series and specials, including an elevated crime thriller, a dystopian sci-fi “live action Anime”, ...

VA Media shows its global reach at MIPCOM 2024

Australia’s , the largest enterprise partner of YouTube in the APAC region, will be showcasing its content distribution solutions at MIPCOM 2024. With a vast network of over 20 million subscribers across ...

Lisette Osorio -VP of International Sales

All3media: top-tier independent productions

brings to MIPCOM 2024 a diverse array of content, including scripted dramas, formats, and true crime series. One of its highlights this season is the crime ...

Swen Group Highlights Brazilian Wrestling at MIPCOM

is making its presence felt at MIPCOM by showcasing broadcasting rights for the Brazilian Wrestling Federation’s Telecatch. This initiative highlights the company’s ...

Filmax highlights Ilia Topuria’s story in Matador

With a long history in the distribution and production of internationally renowned films and series, and with titles to its credit such as REC,

Collot Baca Media: innovation and expanded service offerings

In 13 years, has grown from two freelance subtitlers to an international audiovisual localization company. With offices in Switzerland and Mexico, ...

Autentic Distribution: Fall/Winter slate of documentaries

The new catalogue features hardhitting current affairs, captivating explorations of nature and wildlife, fascinating history, and in-depth arts and lifestyle stories....

NHK-NEP: top-level factual content

and its international distribution arm, (NEP), are set to present an engaging lineup of programs at MIPCOM 2024. Renowned for its impartial and high-quality productions, the company reaches millions of households across Japan and offers a diverse range of content, including documentaries, dramas, educational programs, and cultural features. NEP showcases various titles reflecting brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and discovery.

The documentary Frontiers: Alternative Medicine delves into the world of non-traditional therapies such as acupoints and herbal treatments, examining their effectiveness and growing global popularity. Another highlight is the nature documentary Mighty Monkey, shot in 4K, ...

, a production and international distribution company based in Argentina and the USA, is participating in MIPCOM 2024 with a focus on expanding its portfolio of fiction and non-fiction content. ...

Akiko Nakano, sales manager

MIPCancun 2024: bridging gaps in Latin American and US Hispanic media

11th edition, scheduled for November 20-22, 2024, at the Moon Palace Cancun hotel and resort, is very near. This edition will feature extended Co-Production and FAST strands as a main event, enhancing its reputation as a premier international content market and co-production forum for Latin America and US Hispanic television.

The previous edition in 2023 attracted over 800 industry professionals from 43 countries, highlighting its significance as a networking and deal-making platform. The 2024 event will include a full pre-opening day dedicated to the FAST & AVOD: Americas Summit, which will focus on monetization strategies and opportunities within the advertising-led ...

, the event that focuses on the entertainment industry in Asia, will be held from December 3-6, 2024 at the in Singapore, where buyers and sellers from more than 60 countries and regions around the world will attend.

ATF is organized by (Reed Exhibitions), the world’s leading trade show business. The event, which celebrates its silver jubilee this year, serves as a central platform for the entire spectrum of entertainment content, with an emphasis on acquisition, distribu-

innovative business strategies. The show attracts exhibitors and visitors from diverse areas of the entertainment industry, including experts and content syndicators. ...

Content Americas returns to the Hilton Miami Downtown in 2025

Organized by , the marketplace that connects the content industry in Ibero-America, the United States and International, returns to the from January 2023, 2025. faces its third edition with important initiatives planned to improve the flow of the event and provide a strengthened experience for attendees.

has established itself as the premier event for the Spanish, Portuguese, US Hispanic and Latin American content community, achieving an 8.2/10 rating in the 2024 post-event survey. The 2025 edition will focus on offering a more immersive and accessible environment, with strategic changes such as relocating meeting suites to new booths and cabanas on the market floor, reducing elevator traffic by 50%. In addition, onsite staffing will be tripled and new food stations and networking areas will be added to facilitate interaction among attendees.

The market will once again host the and , the training initiative that takes place on the last day of the market. ...

David Jenkinson of C21

MIP Cancun’s Director, Maria Perez-Bellière

From Biarritz to Le Havre: Unifrance Rendez-Vous adapts and thrives

Press Conference of 2023 French TV Export Figures, co-presented by the CNC and Unifrance: Raphaëlle Mathieu (Director at Cyber Group Studios), Sarah Hemar (Director of Audiovisual at Unifrance) and Cécile Lacoue (Director at CNC)

The most eventful NEM Zagreb 2024 so far

locations and respectful TV industry events –one of them being NEM Zagreb, and event which

Held from in the legendary Hotel Esplanade Zagreb, NEM Zagreb connects talent with valuable opportunities, creates space for new collaborations and enhances the TV industry in Central and Eastern Europe.

The event creates opportunities for new proj-

Dominique Lombardi - Buyer (RSI Radiotelevisione Svizzera), Elisabetta Spinelli - Buyer (Fiction Acquisition and Programming - RSI - SRG SSR - Suisse) and Claudio Lazzarino - Buyer (Resp. Documentaristica - RSI - Suisse) markets

The 30th edition of the concluded on a , Audiovisual Director. Despite the logistical challenges of relocating the event from Biarritz, the event it exceeded expectations by blending business with cultural enrichment....

SevenOne/ProSiben (Germany): Claudia Ruehl, sr. Manager acquisitions, Thomas Lasarzik, EVP, Arne Neumann, SVP content strategy & planning, Verena Gebendorfer, acquisition manager, Christian Kohler, acquisition manager

Carina Francisco and Andre Santos Silva, SIC (Portugal); Yasemin Aksu, master lead content manager, Turkcell TV+ (Turkey); Carlota Vieira, SIC (Portugal); Camino Martinez Rico, programming director, Joao Vasconcelos, manager acquisitions, both from Disney Portugal

Main UK brodcasters: Paul Mortimer, controller of digital channels, ITV, John Peek, head of operations, Tomorrow TV, Nick Lee, head of international acquisitions, Channel 4, Grace Coleman, head of scheduling, BBC 2&4, Sasha Breslau, head of content acquisitions, ITV

Buyers from CEE: Arthur Cichocki, managing director, Daydramers Worldwide (Malta); Klara Paulinyova, acquisitions executive, Czech Television; Marie Tomkova, acquisition executive, Czech Television; Ute Cichocki, managing director, Calypso Licensing (Malta); Zdeno Kubin, head of series acquisitions, Czech Television (Czech Republic).

Iceland buyers: Skarphedinn Gudmundsson, head of TV, RUV; Kristjana Brynjolfsdottir, head of development and tv platforms, Thora Clausen, head of programming and acquisitions, Eva Georgsdottir, head of production, all from SYN HF

TF1, France: Elizabeth Durand, general director, Sophie Leveaux, artistic director of International acquisitions and co-productions, Benjamin Cappele, deputy creative head of acquisitions, Gregoire Delarue, acquisitions director, Fabrice Bailly, programming & acquisition director, Xavier Gandon, acquisitions

UK: Polly Scates, head of acquisitions, Channel 4 (UK); Harriet Armston-Clarke, senior global acquisitions manager, Richard Watsham, chief creative officer, Emma Ayech, channel director, drama and alibi, inclusion advocate, all from BBC/UKTV

Ireland: Dermot Horan, director of coproductions & acquisitions, RTE (Ireland); Beatrice Rossmanith, head of global business, RTE (UK); Maryam Ramassamy, marketing manager, RTE (Ireland); John Elmes, deputy news director, Broadcast (UK).

Margarita Garcia, director unscripted, ZDF Studios (Germany); Caroline Haidacher, comissioning editor, ORF Enterprise (Austria); Marketa Stinglova, head of international coproductions (Czech Republic); Martin Demmerer, head of production, Interspot (Austria); Stefan Schneider, managing director, Gruppe 5 (Germany)

Atresmedia TV, Spain: Montse García, fiction director, Lola Molina Santoja, director, Juan Ignacio Jiménez Gargantilla, acquisitions director, Javier Iriarte, programming deputy director; also, Jaques Roldan, VP client relations, Paramount Iberia and Middle East

Greece: Koralia Georgakopoulou, programme director, Star Channel; Savvas Vellas, head of productions, Nathalie Woodfield, GM & COO Media and entertainment, both from Green Pixel Productions; Ioanna Adamopoulou, greek programme manager, Star Channel

CEE: Szabo Balazs, CCO, Gabriella Vidus, CEO, both form RTL Hungary; Erika Tothova, head of acquisitions, TV JOJ, Slovakia; Peter Kolosi, deputy CEO, director of programming, RTL

Italian buyers: Ilaria Pagano, Marketing & PR manager, Verdiana Bixio, CEO, both from Publispei; Viktoria Wasilewski, head of content, Alessandro Volpato, senior manager content acquisitions, both from Amazon Prime Video, Italy.

Movistar+, Spain: Pilar Requena, Director of documentaries, Yolanda García, Non-fiction acquisitions, Leticia Pérez Rico, Content Manager, Robert Salvestrin, CEO, Lucky You (France), and María Pilar Canales Cisneros, Content Manager

Two Dutch broadcasters: Roald Schigt, VP of programming strategy, RTL (Netherlands); Alexandra Aldred, international sales, ViaPlay Group (UK); Paulina Eklund, programming and format sales, ViaPlay Group (Nordic, Baltics); Bastiaan Van Dalen, head of content strategy, Lisa Paulet Vos, manager global acquisitions, Nicky Jaffarian, global acquisitions, all from Talpa Networks (Netherlands)

Sky Germany, UK & Italy: Elke Walthelm, EVP content (Germany); Tobias Degraaff, EVP commercial, Sky Studios UK; James Morris, director of programmes, UK & Ireland; Daniele Ottier, Free to Air Sr. director (Italy); Roberto Pisoni, programming manager (Italy); plus Andrew Whiteman, Fox EG

Katherine Wiernik, programme director, TV4 (Sweden); Agapy Kapourains, president, international TV & digital distribution, Lionsgate; Kristen Finy, EVP international programming, Disney.

Nordic buyers: Nina Forsyth Rosin, Acquisitions Executive Series, SVT, Sweden; Örjan Olsson, NBCUniversal, nordics; Eve Väyrynen, Acquisition Executive, YLE, Finland; Trine Fossan, Acquisitions executive, NRK Norway

Paramount Kids & Family, Nickelodeon: Lauren Nola, VP K&F brands, Central, North and Eastern Europe, Lynsey O’callaghan, senior director, international acquisitions; Natalie Falk, Manager, Acquisitions & content partners; Cecilia Padula, VP kids & family brand head south Europe, MENA.

LNK Group, Lithuania: Marijus Gradauskas, head of acquisitions, Jurgis Jefremovas, program director, Junita Budvytiene, head of acquisitions

Hungarian buyers: Blanka Balazs, head of content acquisitions, RTL Hungary; Agnes Bodnar, Daro Film (Monaco); Katalin Nemeti-Biczo, senior program manager, MTVA (Hungary); Andrea Zaras, acquisitions manager, Gabor Fischer, programming director, both from TV2 Hungary

TVI Portugal: Fátima de Jesús, acquisitions, and Margarida Pereira, head of acquisitions

Russell Dehn, programming director, AMC Networks (USA); Noemi Castro Llorente, executive, Ibiza Film Commission (Spain); Sanna Stibitz, director programming & head of EU editor, A+E Networks (Germany); Sergio Ramos, VP factual & documentaries, AMC Networks (Spain).

TV2 Denmark: Lars Erik Nielsen, acquisitions, Anders Leifer, head of acquisitions, Lotte Kohler Lindegaard, CCO, Mette Johansen, head of programming and scheduling

Susanne Frank, director drama, ZDF Studios, Germany; Lisa Wegscheider, content acquisitions manager, Netflix, Spain; Robert Franke, Vice President Drama, ZDF Studios, Germany; Elena Bort Rambla, content director, DeAPlaneta, Spain

Canal+ France: Olivia Kramkimel, acquisitions cinema; Myriam Hacene, cinema director; Laure Llose, channel director; Suzette Krick, deputy director of acquisitions.

MediaForEurope, with Mediterraneo (Spain) and Mediaset (Italy) united: Ghislain Barrois, director of cinema sales & rights acquisitions, Mediaset (Spain); Giacomo Poletti, group director of rights acquisitions, Mediaset (Italy); Angel López Armendariz, head of foreign production, Mediaset (Spain).

Warner Bros Discovery, Europe: Tom Savage, VP legal affairs, WBD UK; Guillaume Le Gross, general director, programming & acquisitions, France; Helene Goujet, VP of acquisitions, HBO Europe (France)

The Turkish Kanal 7 acquisition team: Nazmiye Yilmaz, producer; Merve Akman, deputy manager of acquisitions; Yesim Sezdirmez, deputy general manager

Ibai Alzaga, programming executive fiction, Jose Luis Blanco, programming director, both from Basque Audiovisual, Spain; Sabrina Ayala, SVP Sales France, Italy and Iberia, Cineflix, UK; Aritz Galarza, head of programming and acquisitions, Basque Audiovisual, Spain; Laura Ni Cheallaigh, commissioning & acquisitions editor, TG4, Ireland; Susanne Folkesson and Magdalena Lofstrom, both acquisition executives, UR Swedish Educational Broadcasting Co, Sweden

Nova TV (Croatia): George Makris, program director; Zrinka Jankov, editor; Nina Mikola, head of acquisitions; Aljosa Kokan, programme editor.

Spanish buyers: Javier Lerena, feature film acquisitions delegate, Mila Mayi, acquisitions director, both from RTVE Spain; Klaudia Bermudez, SVP distribution Latin America & Iberia, Amazon MGM; Sonia Salas, content manager at Movistar+ Spain

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Global Major buyers: Joshua Vodnoy, VP of programming acquisitions, NBCUniversal; Vinitha Nair, VP acquisitions, Paramount; Jeff Goldberg, CCO, Paramount; Stacey Nagel, SVP program strategy, Paramount; Jessica Robles, VP content Acquisitions, Paramount

The US market, present: Shan Ray, talent agent, Gersh Agency; Lloyd Segan, partner, Piller/Segan; Roy Ashton, partner, Gersh Agency; Shawn Piller, partner, Piller/Segan. US players look for more international business, mainly in Europe but also Asia

Head buyers Latam: Tatiana Soriano, content strategy manager, Agustina Dompe, sr manager content acquisitions, ambas de Disney Latin América; Barbora Suster, sales & acquisition director LatAm, Eccho Rights; Jorge Balleste, VP of content partnerships and acquisitions, Televisa Univision (USA); Mercedes Feu, acquisitions sr director, Guillermo Pendino, VP Content and Programming, ambos de Paramount Cono Sur

Canada: Andrea Harrick, VP content acquisitions, BlueAnt; Mario Deschamps, head scripted, Radio Canada; Andre Berarud, head acquisitions, Radio Canada; Simon Dupuis, Sr. Director, acquisitions, Radio Canada; Craig Junner, VP acquisitions, BlueAnt

Eugenia Vélez, VP programming and marketing, Alexander Marin, VP distribution, ambos de RCN, Colombia

Digital icons: Andrea Monzón, acquisitions, Hulu, Jennifer Brisco, content partnerships, Hulu; Jonathan Melber, content acquisitons & partnerships director, Apple TV

Jose Badini, VP programming & acquisitions, AMC Networks LatAm; Analía Pollero, content acquisition director, Mariano Cesar, SVP content and programming strategy, Martin Crespo, VP programming, Andrés Mendoza, head of content acquisition, programming for premium & streaming, todos de WBD (Argentina); Jennifer Moscat, content acquisition, DirecTV (USA); Manuel Trancón, content evaluation director, Danny Zembrano, senior director content streategy & planning, ambos de WBD

Globo Brasil: Pablo Ghiglione, head of international co-productions; Luisa Campos, acquisition coordinator; Guga Valente, gerente senior de estrategia de contenido, Globoplay; Gabriel Jacome, head of content, TV Globo; Fernanda Campelo, especialista de estrategia de contenido, Globoplay

Danda Russo, Green Door Production; Olimpia Ciribe, director content strategy & acquisitions, Sony PTV; RoseMarie Vega, CEO, RMVistar; Selina Nederhand, SVP & co-networks head of content strategy, Sony PT; Samuel Duque, presidente, TIS Productions; todos de USA

Buyers brasileños: Goyo Garcia, acquisition manager, SBT; Elisa Ayub, head of acquisitions, ISMax; Richard Vaum, acquisitions board advisor, SBT; Camila Zanetti, asesora de directorio, RecordTV; Nelson Sato, CEO, Sato Co.

Samsung TV Plus: Michael Wheet, content acquisitions, USA; Ed Love, programming manager, Australia; Shaheen Sayani, content acquisitions manager, USA; with Vinitha Nair, VP content acquisitions, Paramount

María Zuleta, directora de programación y adquisiciones de Caracol Colombia

Tubi (USA): Reid Spencer, content acquisitions, Kitt Rosenfield, content acquisitions, Benin Mtume, content acquisitions manager, Kasey Newton, director, content acquisitions & partnerships, Samya Ahmed, content acquisitions

Televisa Univisión México, en el screening de WBD: Daniel Martínez Siller, programming chief, Jaime Aguilar, director general de programación y adquisiciones, Cesar Bailón, acquisition manager

TV Azteca, México: Alejo Chávez, director de programación, Pedro Lascurain, director de adquisiciones, Erika Rodríguez, directora de programación y contenido fílmico, Karina Montoya Herrera, directora de programación.

Tomas Darcyl, presidente, Telefilms; Paulo Koelle, head of Amazon Prime Video Latin América; Francisco Morales, head of content strategy and acquisitions LatAm, Amazon Prime Video; Mateus Muradian, head of pan regional content acquisition, Amazon Prime Video; Ricardo Costianovsky, CEO, Telefilms.

Broadcasters de Chile: Cristian Ciudad, gerente de televisión abierta, Carmen Gloria Román, jefe de contenido internacional, Mariano Gallardo, productor ejecutivo, todos de Canal 13 (Chile); Patricia Bazán, directora de contenidos, Megamedia (Chile).

ASIA, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA

NHK Japan: Yoko Barrett, Translator, Saimi Suzuki, producer, Tomoko Kumanomidou, senior director, Kayo Fukuda, senior manager

Nicole Shun, Priscilla Chan, both from Viu OTT (Hong Kong); Nina Park, Heewon Lim, both from Lian Contents (South Korea).

Karen Lee, Leong Wai-Lene, both from the telco Singtel, Singapore; Samuel Koh, from Rock Entertainment Holdings, financing and production, Singapore

Buyers from Indonesia, another big growing market: Gamaliel Paulus S, MNC Group; Surya Hadiwinata, PT NET Mediatama Television; Oswin Bonifanz, Unlimited Production.

Jove Lin, head of acquisition, Creative Century Entertainment (Taiwan); Oanh Lam, acquisition executive, Da Ngan, acquisition executive, Do Lan Phuong, acquisition manager, all from BHMedia (Vietnam).

Rochella Ann Salvador, officer in charge and senior international manager, GMA Network (The Philipines); Ran Kim, producer, Kimjonghak Production (South Korea); YunAh Kim, CEO, Evenent (South Korea).

Japan: Matthew Ireton, CEO, Yoshimoto (USA); Sakura Wang, manager international content sales & acquisitions, Yoshimoto Kogyo (Japan); Cyrus Farrokh, SVP head of worldwide strategy and US operations, Studio Ramsay Global; Kengo Nakai, producer, Ken Tezuka, acquisitions, both from Yoshimoto Group (Japan).

The acquisition team from Duronto TV (Bangladesh): Abhijit Chowdhury, Sheyuti Shahgufta, and Sunjida Siddique. The country is booming in production and OTT platforms

Chie Kamata, head of international, Haruka Takamatsu, sale exec, and Francois Grosjean, Deputy Director of Global Business, all at Fuji TV, Japan; and Tom Miyauchi, Head of Formats at Nippon TV Corp, Japan.

MENA: Dom Wilkins, head of OSN Channels (Dubai)

Japanese TV Asahi team: Yukiko Sakaguchi, associate director copyright business developer; Ami Kawamoto, manager programming & entertainment; Sayaka Takahara, programming & entertainment department

Jea Moon Lee, EP from KCA, Korea; Andew Ji-Yong Kim, president, AK Entertainment (Korea); Jungsoo Kim, content strategy headquarters, TBS (Japan); Hojin Kwon, senior executive director, SBS (Korea); Jun Fukai, deputy director, TBS (Japan).

Mami Toyosaki, content acquisition live action, Netflix (Japan); Shalline Chok, VP of sales and acquisitions, YooHoo Media (Australia); Esther Chen, program purchasing director, Shannon Lin, program project manager, both from Wonder Hypermedia Corp. (Taiwan).

Digital giants from China: Liqiang Zhao, content partnership, Huawei, Leon Wang, executive editor in chief, iQiyi, Peng Zhang, Sunrise consulting, Wang Yue, international public affairs senior manager, iQiyi, all from China

Middle East’s MBC Group head buyers: Kawtar Bellafquih, director of acquisitions; Tareq Ibrahim, director of MBC1 MBC Drama & Shahid VIP; Aya Medhat, head of Arabic acquisitions; Zeinab Abulsamh, general manager; Badr Albakree, acquisitions executive.

Broadcasters, platforms and producers: Hazlin Haiz from Infocomm Media, Singapore; Zahira Razak, Farlina Mohamed, Wan Haiz, all from Mediacorp (Singapore) ; David Teo from Metrowealth (Malaysia) ; Jane Lim from MIG Production (Malaysia) ; Jason Teo from Metrowealth (Malaysia) ; Zeb De Costa from iQiyi (Malaysia) ; and Ezra Farabi from Mediacorp (Singapore).

More than China: Li Hanchun, deputy director, from broadcaster JSBC; Liqiang Zhao, content partnership, from tech titan Huawei; Qi Wang, international manager Asia, Beta Film (Germany); Xiaoming Qin, director of international distribution & acquisitions, JSBC

MIPJunior trends: co-commissioning, anime resurgence and cross-cultural content

If at the beginning of this year, commented on the decrease in commission of new children’s content, the sector had a significant change thanks to streaming giants like , , and YouTube who’s gaining increasing dominance among younger viewers. Traditional TV channels, while still significant as curators for various age groups, are battling to maintain relevance. This is precisely a trend that we will see in the 2024 edition of MIPJUNIOR (October 18-20), where over 350 buyers from 60 countries are screening around 800 kids’ shows in Cannes.

, Editor-in-chief of Publications, commented on a recent report that one key trend is the demand for cross-cultural live-action series. ‘Audiences are drawn to stories with diverse characters and exotic locations, and shows like Theodosia And The Oasis Of Magic and Gangnam Project are prime examples’.

Theodosia, a tween drama produced by and German ZDF, which features an Egyptology theme with adventures across Paris, Belgium, and Morocco. Meanwhile, Gangnam Project explores the story of a Canadian-Korean teen’s journey of selfdiscovery at a K-pop training school. The show has been wellreceived, licensed in multiple countries, including Norway, Finland, and Australia, especially by public broadcasters....

Animation, a key resource to capture new audiences

Animation has evolved significantly from being a resource limited to children’s entertainment to become an industry of great economic and creative relevance. In recent decades, animated content has ceased to be focused exclusively on children, expanding towards audiences of all ages. This transformation has been driven, in part, by the growth of streaming platforms such as , , and , which have seen animation as a key resource to capture a wider and more diverse audience.

Animation is experiencing a moment of expansion and consolidation. Digital platforms have played a fundamental role in its growth, allowing the production and distribution of innovative and diverse content. Animation has become a powerful vehicle that, beyond entertainment, is able to connect with global audiences and transcend cultural barriers....

Yago Fandiño, director of children’s content at Televisión Española

Klaus, Netflix.

Finnish YLE children unit: local stories and global collaborations

RTÉ: co-pros and homegrown talent for kids

With two children’s blocks on its linear channel, Pikku Kakkonen (Little Two), for children aged 2 to 6, and Galaxy, the block for children aged 7 to 12, Yle is very clear about the content search segmentation for its audience. , Senior Executive in Charge of International Co-Productions and Acquisitions at children’s unit, highlighted the European broadcaster’s strategy, ...

Irish public broadcaster RTÉ has shown keen interest in Tonko & the Siza Mask, the latest animated series from French studio TeamTO, co-produced in collaboration with South African production company Triggerfish.

Childrens’ unit at Ireland’s RTÉ is carving out a distinctive space, blending local storytelling with international co-productions. Suzanne , Head of Children’s & Young People’s Content, recently shared insights into the network’s strategy for fostering local content while partnering with international production houses.

Kika: at the forefront of children animation

The world of children’s animation has undergone a digital revolution in recent years, and KiKA, the children’s channel of ARD and ZDF in Germany, has been at the forefront of this change. In an interview with Prensario, Sebastian Debertin, director of programming for the children’s channel, spoke about the current moments of the channel and its strategy to stay at ‘the top’ in an increasingly ‘more competitive’ market.

Debertin started by highlighting KiKA‘s success in both linear and non-linear television. ‘With more than 25 years of history, ...

Dandeloo: evolving market preferences

At the in Le Havre 2024, Moon, the Sales and Acquisitions Manager at , French animation ditributor, shared her insights into the current state of the audiovisual market, particularly focusing on trends and challenges in international content sales. , responsible for overseeing business in Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Spain, expressed her concerns about the reduced presence of buyers at this year’s event. ‘I feel that there aren’t many buyers at this edition of the Rendez-vous’, ...

explained at the recent edition of (past July), that RTÉ commissions a significant number...

Vicky Schroderus, Senior Executive in Charge of International CoProductions and Acquisitions at children’s unit

Sebastian Debertin, director of programming for the children´s channel

Hyeo Jin Moon, the Sales and Acquisitions Manager

Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children’s & Young People’s Content

Tonko & the Siza Mask

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Studio 100: Dino Mates, Waiko, and more

, a leader in children’s and family entertainment, is set to arrive at MIPCOM, booth R7.K17, with an exciting line-up of animated and live action series.

Studio 100 International’s MIPCOM slate kicks off with the 2D/CGI-animation mix comedy adventure series “DINO MATES” (26 x 11’). Inspired by the theme park family attraction “Madame Freudenreich Curiosités” at Europa-Park, Germanys largest theme park, and the associated successful picture book series, “DINO MATES” is a mystical comedyadventure series celebrating friendship, courage, and teamwork. Produced by MACK Magic (Germany), KiKA (Germany), Edel Kids (Germany), and B-Water Animation Studios (Spain), the series is targeted at 6- to 10-year-olds....

its line-up at MIPCOM

Ahead of the upcoming MIPCOM, , part of French entertainment powerhouse , expands its diverse offer adding two TV specials and...

Dandeloo: fresh titles for preschool audiences

French studio presents Piggy Builders, a new addition to its preschool content slate. The series, comprising 52 episodes of 11 minutes each, uses CG animation and... , the French animation studio, is showcasing a diverse lineup of series at MIPCOM 2024, highlighting both preschool and kids’ content. Known for its creative ...

Xilam’s CG-Animated Series Piggy Builders set to charm buyers at MIPJunior

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Reino Infantil and YouTube partners for a campaign focused on child safety

Committed to enhancing child safety, El Reino Infantil ( ) and (Google) launched the educational campaign “As Aventuras de Bartolinho na Internet” ...

Tippi T-Rex and Cuquin lead Ánima Kitchent’s lineup at MIPJunior

Cyber Group Studios

Ánima , the Spanish animation studio known for creating and distributing children’s content, is showcasing a lineup of new productions at MIPJunior 2024. ... is bringing a strong lineup of new and returning content to MIPJunior 2024. Among the highlights is Alex Player, an esportscentered series following Alex, ...

brings Alex Player and Gigantosaurus to MIPJunior

Dorian Buehr, Head of Global Distribution

Toon2Tango brings top animated titles to MIPJunior

Toon2Tango is gearing up for a strong presence at MIPCOM 2024 in Cannes, where it will feature a vibrant lineup of both current and upcoming ...

PVP Distribution presents six unique kids’ series

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Visconti’s “Dynowish”

books set to expand as animated series

Dynowish, an animated series adapted from the successful book series by , has its dedicated showcase at MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM 2024 this week. Published by in both English and Italian, ...

Supertato leads BBC Studios K&F’ lineup

has announced that the animated TV show Supertato will return for a new series, and it’s currently part of the company’s lineup at MIPJunior this week. Based on ...

Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise headlines Konami lineup

is showcasing its extensive lineup of Yu-Gi-Oh! series at MIPJunior 2024, focusing on both new titles and classic content. Among the key offerings is Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!, ...

Banijay K&F expands portfolio with acquisition of Piripenguins

, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, today announces its dedicated commercial

TV Asahi: ‘Obocchama-kun’, world premiere at Mipcom 2024

Obocchama-kun MIPCOM

episode will be screened at a breakfast session held at Verrière Californie, Palais 5, Palais des Festivals on Monday 21sttober at 9:00am, followed by(SPNI), TVSONY YAY!

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Spain, Country of Honor Mipcom 2024

The full program has Spain in the center stage as the Country of Honor for this 40th edition. The event spotlights the nation’s booming audiovisual industry, which has seen a 50% increase in the presence of Spanish companies at the market, underscoring the country’s growing international influence.

Among the standout moments of the festival there’s a keynote speech by acclaimed Spanish director , and the world premiere of Ena. Queen Victoria Eugenia, attended by actors and Joan , alongside executive producer

. Additionally, a panel discuss the opportunities for coproductions in Spain, a country that has positioned itself as a key hub for global scripted series, thanks to its advanced production infrastructure and wealth of talent.

Key events also include the opening night red carpet and party at the Majestic Hotel, on Monday 21th, followed by discussions on Spain’s role as a production hub with highlights like Zorro and Weiss & Morales, on Tuesday 22th. Other highlights include the “Columbus DNA” presentation by and a keynote conversation between and producer , where they explore themes of creativity and generational shifts in filmmaking.

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Spain, Country of Honor: important activities every Mipcom day

MONDAY

• World Premiere Screening: ENA. QUEEN VICTORIA EUGENIA

With main actors Kimberley Tell and Joan Amargós, along with Executive Producer Luis Hernández, attending in Cannes.

• MIPCOM CANNES Opening Night Party & Red carpet

TUESDAY

• Igniting Global Hits – The Ultimate Audiovisual Hub

Marc Dujardin, Producer, Le Collectif 64 (Zorro), Nina Hernández, Content Director, Portocabo (Weiss & Morales) and Susanne Frank, Director Drama, ZDF Studios (Stories to Stay Awake).

• “Columbus DNA” Presented by

• Spain Fresh TV Showcase by

• Media Mastermind Keynote JA Bayona y Diego Betancor

WEDNESDAY

• Media Mastermind Keynote: JC Acosta & Laura Fernandez Espeso is focused on bolstering its footprint in the U.S. and Canada, with a strategic focus on Englishlanguage content creation, production, and distribution.

• Networking Drinks with Cluster Audiovisual Madrid

delivers a keynote focused on the company’s strategic expansion into North America, reflecting on its new Los Angeles office and ongoing efforts to strengthen its global reach. The day closes with a networking session hosted by