poST-EVENT MIPCOM Online+ a success with over 6,000 delegates present at the inaugural all-digital market
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rom 12 to 16 October, MIPCOM Online+ was held virtually for the first time. The event, which is typically held in Cannes, France, was celebrated online, as it became the largest all-digital television content market. MIPCOM ONLINE+ had an attendance of over 6,000 television executives hailing from 100 different countries who registered on day one of the event. According to key participation figures, there were over 2,200 buyers and commissioners; over 800 virtual exhibiting companies; 25 international pavilions; 3,700 programmes featured by virtual exhibiting companies; over 1,400 programmes and projects presented in the MIPJunior Online Digital Screenings; 230 total sessions, screenings, and showcases programmed; and over 200 speakers and keynotes.
AXN celebrates the spirit of togetherness with AXN All-Stars
Present at the AXN All-Stars virtual media junket were (top row, L-R): Anggun; George Chien, President and CEO of KC Global Media Asia; Wishnutama Kusubandio, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia; and David Forester; (bottom row, L-R): Allan Wu; Afgan; Cosentino; and Cyril Takayama.
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XN announced the premiere of AXN All-Stars, a showcase that aims to raise the spirits with the collective power of entertainment. The online special is presented together with the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and brings forth an exciting slew of programmes from a star-studded cast. AXN All-Stars, which streamed live for free
on 28 November on AXN Asia’s YouTube and Facebook pages, featured some of the biggest names in entertainment such as Afgan, Anggun, Cosentino, Cyril Takayama, David Forester, Michael Bolton, and Mel C. The virtual showcase also brought together personalities such as Allan Wu, Justin Bratton, Alan Wong, Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez, Patricia Gouw, and Melissa C. Koh, who hosted the event from Indonesia,
Singapore, Philippines, and the United States. George Chien, the President and CEO of KC Global Media Asia said, “As a brand that thrives on creativity and innovation, we’re proud to partner with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia to create AXN All-Stars. With our production expertise and ensemble of stars, we’re confident that this online showcase will uplift spirits and bring together fans as they connect over a shared experience.”
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