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ecord attendances at MIPJunior and MIPCOM, more World Premiere TV and International Screenings than ever, a remarkable Japan Country of Honour programme, a Personality of the Year, Shonda Rhimes, who packed delegates into her keynote interview and a tour de force opening keynote from Sony Corporation’s President and CEO Kazuo Hirai, combined to make for a highly successful and memorable MIPCOM 2016. MIPJunior set the tone for the week with a record 1,600 participants including more than 630 buyers (+10%), 1,200 programmes in the screening library and 260 new development projects presented to potential partners. Delegates were treated to a double helping of World Premiere TV Screenings with “Splash and Bubbles” (produced by the Jim Henson Company and Herschend Enterprises) and “Grizzy and the Lemmings” from Studio Hari Production. At the main MIPCOM event, which drew delegations from 108 countries, attendance reached some 14,000 with 4,900
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buyers registered including 1,500 acquisition executives working for digital platforms and SVOD. 2,000 exhibiting companies packed the Palais des Festivals with new national pavilions from Chile, New Zealand, Morocco, the Philippines, Russia and Japan. With Japan as MIPCOM’s Country of Honour, 500 Japanese executives from 104 companies attended MIPCOM.
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Sony premiered a new hit: “The Halcyon” S ony Pictures Television hosted the World Premiere of Left Bank’s “The Halcyon”. The series debuted at Mipcom in the Grand Auditorium at the Palais des Festivals on Sunday 16th October. Ahead of the premiere, there was a roundtable event in which Keith Le Goy, President of International Distribution, SPT; Andy Harries, Chief Executive of Left Bank Pictures; Executive Producer, Sharon Hughff and actors Olivia Williams and Steven Mackintosh discussed the show and answered questions. Commissioned by ITV in the UK, the eight-part drama is set in 1940, and tells the
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m Keith Le Goy from Sony sorrounded by “The Halcyon” cast.
story of a bustling and glamorous five-star hotel at the centre of London society at the start of World War Two. It shows life in the capital through the prism of war, and the impact it has on families, politics, relationships and work across all social strata, set to a soundtrack of the music of the era. Created by Charlotte Jones (“Without You”)
and the lead series writer Jack Lothian (“Strike Back”), “The Halcyon” is executive produced by Sharon Hughff (“Strike Back”) and Left Bank Chief Executive Andy Harries (“The Crown”), and is produced by Chris Croucher (“Downton Abbey”). “The Halcyon” is distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Television.
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“MIDNIGHT SUN” SHINES AROUND THE GLOBE S tudiocanal has sold breakthrough Swedish-French drama “Midnight Sun”, a CANAL+/SVT/Filmpool Nord coproduction, to a host of international broadcasters. Produced by Atlantique Productions and Nice Drama,
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the 8 x 1 hour thriller series has been secured ahead of its premiere by ZDF in Germany, SBS in Australia, HOT in Israel, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, RUV in Iceland, MTV3 in Finland, VRT in Belgium, and Lumière in Benelux. Starring Leïla Bekhti (The Prophet) and Gustaf Hammarsten (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), “Midnight Sun” first aired on 23 October on SVT and later this year on CANAL+ under the Création Originale brand. Katrina Neylon, EVP Sales and Marketing at STUDIOCANAL, explained: “‘Midnight Sun’ is a beautifully shot, absorbing drama series which also raises real and current issues such
as racism and damage to our environment. The series has hit a nerve with buyers internationally already ahead of its premiere, appealing to both Free and Pay TV networks and we’re in advanced negotiations to close additional sales in the coming months.” Created by Mårlind & Stein (Bron/ Broen), based on an idea by Henrik Jansson-Schweizer and Patrick Nebout, “Midnight Sun” is a high concept thriller set in a small mining community in remote northern Sweden where a series of brutal murders – which contrast starkly against the beauty of the landscape and the ethereal daylight – conceal a secret conspiracy. “Midnight Sun” received the Audience Award at SeriesMania in Paris in April.
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Mega Chile closed output deal with Eccho Rights C hile’s leading broadcaster Mega has entered into a four series output deal for new series from Ay Yapim in Turkey represented by Eccho Rights. The first series is Turkey’s success of the season, “Insider”, which premiered mid-September on Show TV, and is currently scoring the highest ratings seen in Turkey for many years. The second series is “Brave and Beautiful”, starring Tuba Büyüküstün and Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ. In addition, Mega is also acquiring the brand new series “Bu Sehir Arkandan Gelecek” and “Fi Pi Ci”.
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MIPCOM HOSTED FIFTH ANNUAL WOMEN LUNCH
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he MIPCOM “Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch” once again featured some of the industry’s heavy-hitters discussing the role of women, both on and off screen. The fifth edition of MIPCOM’s annual thought leadership and networking event for the most influential women shaping the future of TV and entertainment was run in partnership with A+E Networks and Lifetime, along with The Hollywood Reporter. The meeting took place on Monday 17 at the Hotel Majestic; introduced by Amanda Hill , Chief Marketing Officer, A+E Networks, who took a deep dive into the female experience, uncovering and highlighting the important issues facing women today via a recent Lifetime study. In addition, Hill discussed Lifetime’s launch of a new multiplatform initiative called THE FEMPIRE, which targets fourth-wave feminists. This was followed by a presentation from Emmy Award-nominated Constance Zimmer and fellow actress Shiri Appleby , who both star in Lifetime’s “UnREAL”. They talked about their respective roles in the series, and how it ties into Lifetime’s ethos and what female empowerment means today.
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WORLDWIDE PREMIERE FOR RED ARROW’S “MATA HARI”
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he brand-new series “Mata Hari” was featured as the Sunday Night MIPCOM 2016 World Premiere TV Screening. Based on a true story, “Mata Hari” is an epic new English-language drama that charts the extraordinary life of exotic dancer, courtesan and infamous spy, Mata Hari. The series stars French actress Vahina Giocante (“The Libertine”) in the title role, and features an acclaimed international cast including Christopher Lambert (“Highlander”), and John Corbett (“Sex and the City”). All three attended MIPCOM, together with other cast members Svetlana Khodchenkova (“Wolverine”) and Maxim Matveïev (“Weekend”), and took part in numerous high-profile events including a Q&A session directly following the Screening. Distributed worldwide by Red Arrow International, the 12 x 1 hour series is produced by Star Media in partnership with Channel One Russia and Inter Ukraine, and is directed by Dennis Berry (“Highlander”, “Stargate SG-1”) and Julius Berg.
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A+E NETWORKS FEATURED ITS STARS
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KIEFER SUTHERLAND GAVE A MASTERMIND VIEW
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iefer Sutherland, Award-winning actor and executive producer, delivered the Media Mastermind Keynote on Monday October 17th in the Grand Auditorium at MIPCOM 2016. Sutherland is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor who starred in the groundbreaking Fox drama series “24” as special agent, Jack Bauer. He will next be seen starring in “Designated Survivor” from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios, distributed internationally by eOne. “Designated Survivor” is a conspiracy thriller and family drama about an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation. The series follows a lower level United States Cabinet member, Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), who is suddenly appointed
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President after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession. Kiefer Sutherland joined a stellar line-up of Media Mastermind Keynote speakers including Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital Media, A+E Networks; Susanne Daniels , Global Head of Original Content, YouTube; Marion Edwards, President, 20th Century Fox Television Distribution; Adi Hasak, creator and executive producer; Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Corporation; David Linde, Chief Executive Officer, Participant Media; Ben Sherwood, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, President, Disney-ABC Television Group; and Sophie Watts, President, STX Entertainment.
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ITV AND SECUOYA CLOSED DISTRIBUTION DEAL m Ahmet Ziyalar, José Miguel Barrera, Jaime Guerra and Can Okan
At Mipcom Grupo Secuoya, through its international distributor Secuoya Content Distribution, closed a deal with Turkish distribution company ITV Inter Medya. The agreement will see ITV distributing SCD’s wide catalogue in various territories, and also producing some of them in Turkey and nearby countries. The deal was signed in Cannes by ITV Inter Medya and Secuoya Content Distribution’ main executives: ITV’s founder Can Okan and José Miguel Barrera, director of the international department at Grupo Secuoya.
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VIMEO AND LIONSGATE LAUNCHED GLOBAL TV STORE
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imeo officially launched its new Global television storefront (vimeo. com/tvstore) in partnership with Lionsgate, the first major Hollywood studio to provide content for the new worldwide venture, including the hit television series Orange is the New Black, Casual, The Royals, Mad Men,
and Weeds. Vimeo also announced Starz as the latest partner to license its acclaimed programming. In the coming weeks, Starz will bring its STARZ Original limited series “The Girlfriend Experience,” horror-comedy series “Ash vs Evil Dead” and EmmyÒ Award-winning drama “Black Sails” to Vimeo’s ground-breaking global television store. “As audiences across the globe continue to shift towards online viewing, Vimeo is taking a leadership role, establishing our On Demand storefront as the world’s first transactional service to offer premium television on a truly global basis” said Sam Toles, Senior Vice President, Programming. “We’re truly excited to be partnering with Lionsgate and now Starz to offer their content and today’s launch marks a huge expansion for our offering of premium programming.”
SHONDALAND’S LATEST HIT: “THE CATCH”
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hondaland’s latest hit series “The Catch” had a World Premiere TV Screening at MIPCOM of the new season’s first episode. Immediately following the screening there was a brief Q&A with series star Mireille Enos, and executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. From ABC Studios and the producers of “Greys Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “How to Get Away with Murder,” “The Catch” is a sexy, scintillating game of cat-and-mouse between LA’s top private investigator and the man she loves.
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TELEMUNDO INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, A NEW BIG PLAYER IN THE MARKET
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BCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the creation of Telemundo International Studios (TIS). Leveraging the successful track record of Telemundo Studios in producing high-quality long format scripted programming, TIS will be a new internationally-focused production unit exclusively focused on creating high-end short form, scripted formats designed to fulfill the growing needs of emerging platforms and international markets.
“Telemundo International Studios will tap into an international growth opportunity at a time when Telemundo is delivering unprecedented ratings performance and has established itself as the #1 Spanish-language broadcast network in prime time in the U.S.,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “With this new production unit, we will continue to innovate and raise the bar in original Spanish-language content production in the US and abroad.” Led by Marcos Santana, President of Telemundo International, the new business unit will capitalize on Telemundo’s extensive experience and content production know-how, to develop and produce some of the most exciting and innovative Spanish-language short-format content in the world.
SHONDA RHIMES: MIPCOM’S PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
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honda Rhimes, creator and writer of groundbreaking hit shows and one of the most celebrated and influential producers in Hollywood, has been named MIPCOM 2016 Personality of the Year. The internationally respected Rhimes, whose TV credits include ABC Studios’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal,’ ‘Private Practice,’ ‘How to Get Away with Murder,’ and ‘The Catch ’ was honoured at a gala dinner for leading international television executives at the Carlton Hotel, Cannes.
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TELEFE strengthens its positioning in Asia and the A Middle East
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t Mipcom, Telefe closed new deals that strengthen its positioning in Asia and the Middle East: Super Series “El regreso de Lucas” was acquired in Israel by channel Yes and in Vietnam by PhuThai Media; while the format was bought by the production company Beelink for Middle East and
North Africa. Those deals are added to the ones closed with UniMas in the US, Mega in Chile, Ecuavisa in Ecuador, Medcom in Panama, Televicentro in Honduras, Teletica in Costa Rica and Unitel in Bolivia. “El regreso de Lucas” is a coproduction between Telefe from Argentina and América TV from Perú. Additionally, Telefe sold “Dulce Amor” to the production company Juita Viden from Malasia. The telenovela is a co-production between Telefe and Enrique Estevanez’s LCA Producciones which has been already sold to El Salvador, Bosnia, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Turkey, Angola and Mozambique on its original version, whereas the format has been adapted in Mexico, Colombia and Chile.
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ediaset Distribution and the Asian broadcaster Astro signed a deal for the production and distribution of Mediaset’s series in Malasya. The arregement was made by three parts: Mediaset, Astro and Global Station, a Malasian production company which has created some of the most succesful drama series of the country. Thanks to this negotiation, Astro and Global Station will adapt Mediaset’s series “Tuscan Passion” for the Malasian audiences, considering also the viewers in Southeast Asia.
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n the Media Mastermind section of Mipcom, Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Content for YouTube, delivered a keynote about the Original series and movies being featured on YouTube Red. She was joined on stage by Kevin Beggs, Chairman of Lionsgate TV and Burnie Burns, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Rooster Teeth. Daniels said: “YouTube is a place where individualism thrives, diversity flourishes and where new genres and content formats are launched every single day. It’s where a new generation of entertainers share their personal stories to a world that is eager to listen and talk back. I truly believe this is the evolution of television - a platform where distribution is democratized, and where global communities drive what’s popular.” The executive explained that their goal is to be uniquely YouTube: “Our thesis is simple: Identify YouTube’s most engaging stars and top genres, and invest in the content that fans tell us they want. In other words, let our community drive our content. Over the last year, we’ve seen our original series become one of the leading drivers of YouTube Red subscriptions, with viewership that rivals cable shows in the US”, she said. Over half the time people spend watching Originals is on their mobile phones. And in the living room, Red members are watching over 75% percent more YouTube on their TV’s than the average YouTube viewer.· “We’re also seeing a virtuous cycle between
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YouTube Red and our ad-supported experience, with creators featured in Originals seeing a significant boost in YouTube subscribers and watchtime on their main channels as well - often from new fans. We’ve agreed to renew another season of the series Foursome, and season two of Scare PewDiePie. I’m also excited to announce
that we’ve just greenlit a second season of Joey Graceffa’s murder mystery series, ‘Escape the Night’”, said Daniels. Next year, the company will have even more original series. “YouTube is all in on Originals. We believe in this business and are deeply committed to supporting the shows and creative talent that it fuels”, she concluded.
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TV Azteca launched its own mobile app and new T website
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V Azteca Internacional launched its own mobile app and new website with an online catalogue. Those developments aim to serve as information and search tools so clients can get to know the company’s offer in the
production and distribution businesses around the world. The AZ CONTENT app will have daily news, trailers and videos of Azteca’s new contents. Plus, in each international market clients will be able to locate TV Azteca Internacional’s suite or stand, as well as contact information from the members of the international sales team assisting to each event. The mobile app is already available for all territories in Apple’s IOS and Google’s Android. Additionally, the www.tvaztecainternacional.com website will allow buyers to navigate and get to know details of the new productions for each international market, as well as the current available catalogue born and raised after 23 years of contents production.
Kanal D made a special “Wounded Love” launch
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he countdown has finished and “Wounded Love” was presented in Cannes. Featuring Halit Ergenç & Bergüzar Korel as the leading couple, the drama is the new launch of Kanal D. Achieving a first-ever in Mipcom history with Kanal D Cine movie theater concept, the Turkish company featured the series to the participants. Starting at the first world war, “Wounded Love ” features the story of a family shattered in a colossal war and trying to reunion again.
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CBS INTRODUCED TWIN PEAKS’ STAR KYLE MACLACHLAN
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olden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kyle MacLachlan was the guest of honor at an exclusive cocktail party, hosted by CBS Studios International at MIPCOM in Cannes, for the highly-anticipated return of the new TWIN PEAKS on SHOWTIME in the U.S. MacLachlan also attended a photo call at the Press Club terrace on Oct. 17 and walked the red carpet at the MIPCOM opening party that evening. With a career spanning over 30 years, MacLachlan has been part of some of television’s most successful series. This includes starring as FBI Agent Dale Cooper in “Twin
Canal 13 Chile and Comarex to produce new Malasian version of “Papi Ricky”
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t Mipcom 2016, Canal 13 Chile and Comarex announced the co-production of the Malasian version of “Papi Ricky”, the successful telenovela originally produced by the Chilean network. The Cannes’ event was assisted by Zaiton Aminullah, CEO of the production company Global Station; Dato’ Khairul Anwar Salleh, Astro’s VP Content Malasya; Marcel Vinay Jr., Comarex CEO, and Marina Del Canto Vergara, VP of International Sales for Canal 13 Chile. Astro will premiere the adaptation on December.
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Peaks,” one of the most groundbreaking and influential broadcast series of all time. He will be reprising the role when the new TWIN PEAKS series returns on SHOWTIME in 2017. “We are thrilled to have Kyle MacLachlan join us at MIPCOM to celebrate both his outstanding career and the new TWIN PEAKS series,” said Armando Nuñez, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Studios International. “We look forward to bringing TWIN PEAKS and other acclaimed programming from the SHOWTIME portfolio to territories across the world.” The new SHOWTIME series picks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town were stunned when their homecoming queen Laura Palmer was shockingly murdered. The new TWIN PEAKS is written and produced by series creators and executive producers David Lynch and Mark Frost.
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Mondo TV expanded its footprint in the China M
ondo TV announced that it has signed a production agreement for the production of three new animation projects in 3D CGI with the group Henan York Animation, already partner on the project connected with the animated TV series titled Invention Story. Under the contract the three projects are to be completed by November 2020. Global budget for the transaction
will be USD 24 million which Mondo TV will pay along the production. The first 3D production project will be based on a new property currently under development, targeted to a pre-scholar age group, and provisionally titled “The Rowly Powlys”, whose production will start beginning of November 2016. This contract marks a new important step in the expansion strategy of Mondo TV
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Group in the Chinese market through the launch of a new large cooperation with a high standard supplier. Additionally, Mondo TV announced that its brand-new teen fiction series Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, entirely produced in Argentina, will be launched on one of Latin America’s major regional pay TV channels: Nickelodeon Latinoamérica. Arriving on screens throughout the region from early 2017, the story of a young girl who leaves her mountain home for the city will make full use of the region’s stunning natural settings, such as the lakes and mountains of Patagonia, as well as great acting, exciting special guests and the highest standards of production and camerawork. This new 60x45’ series, created by legendary Argentinian author Marcela Citterio, is a co-production between Mondo TV’s subsidiary Mondo TV Iberoamerica — which brings to the project its strong experience in live-action production and success in taking hit Latin American series to Europe — and Javier Francia of Alianzas Producciones, a multimedia content producer for TV, cable and the internet. Played by the young Argentinian actress Chiara Francia — previously seen in series like Patito Feo, Consentidos and Chica Vampiro — Heidi will experience her exciting adventures in the big city alongside many larger-than- life characters, played by Mercedes Lambre and Flor Benitez from teen drama Violetta, Victorio D’Alessandro, Minerva Casero and Pancho.
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FREMANTLEMEDIA EXTENDED DIGITAL DEAL WITH YOUKU CHINA F remantleMedia International (FMI) announced that it has extended its multi-year digital deal with the China headquartered portal, Youku. The agreement was originally signed in 2013 and has now been extended for another three years. The deal ensures a variety of FMI’s premium entertainment and drama content continues to be available to Chinese online audiences
averaging 130 million unique users a day. Second only to Youtube in terms of worldwide viewership, Youku also has an incredible 240 million mobile users. FMI was one of the first independent distributors to strike such a deal of this scale with the enormously popular platform and continues to be a major contributor to Youku’s lineup. Ganesh Rajaram, FMI Executive Vice President Asia, said, “We have been working with Youku for three years now and are thrilled to extend our agreement with this fantastic partner. While local content is a big thing in China, Youku has managed to build a loyal base of video enthusiasts who will be able to enjoy some of our best known shows for another three years, once again demonstrating their mass appeal around the world.”
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SOMOS sold “Stolen Dreams” to Televisa
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OMOS Distribution sold the format “Stolen Dreams” (200×45’) to Televisa. Mega TV’s Greek novel is represented byJK Production and distributed worldwide by Luis Villanueva’s company. Villanueva said: “This sale proves that the dramas we offer have a great appeal not only because of its high quality production but because of the impact of the stories and their potential for the international sales as remakes”. “Stolen Dreams” tells the story of two men fighting for a woman’s love while hiding personal and family secrets.
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BBC and B Endemol will coproduce in Brazil
BC Worldwide and Endemol Shine Brazil closed a production deal for scripted and entertainment formats from the British company for the Brazilian market. Endemol Shine Brazil will have the rights to produce scripted and non-scripted formats m David Hanono y Anna Gordon from BBC’s entertainment catalogue. The production partnership will include agreements in Brazil. Anna Gordon, current and future formats, but won’t EVP BBC Worldwide Latin America/ US interfere on any of the previous BBC Hispanic, said: “This partnership will allow us to offer Premium programming to free TV companies in Brazil while taking big British hits to more Brazilian viewers”.
FOX acquired “Santa Evita”
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t Mipcom FOX Networks Group Latin America confirmed the acquisition of the best-selling book “Santa Evita”, from Argentinian author Tomás Eloy Martínez,. The Group will develop the first series based on the novel, with wide international impact. Published on 1995 “Santa Evita” became a best seller in many different languages. The novel combines real facts with fiction to tell the story of Eva Duarte, Argentina’s most popular first lady in history. “We’re so happy and ready to work on a proposal that has had a great international impact. The series will have 8 one-hour episodes and will begin next year”, said Edgar Spielmann, EVP & COO FOX Networks Group Latin America.
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Telemundo’s Super Series, now available on Netflix
Dori Media sold reality show “Power T Couple” to RTL Croatia
elemundo and Netflix announced that the new and anticipated Súper Series “El Chema“, “Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso” and “Guerra de Ídolos“ will premiere exclusively on the SVOD service for Latin America (including Mexico and Brazil), as well as Spain and the US. The extension of the agreement between both companies includes on-demand rights for series such as “La Reina del Sur” and telenovelas like “Pa-
sión de Gavilanes” in multiple territories. Additionally, new seasons of “El Señor de los Cielos” will be exclusively available for Netflix members in the US. “The most exciting thing is that Netflix members will be able to enjoy the newer and more expected Telemundo Super Series, such as ‘El Chema’ and ‘Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso’, and that will be exclusively available on Netflix”, explained Ted Sarandos, Contents Director at Netflix.
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ALL3MEDIA SECURED NEW COMMISSIONS FOR “WORLD OF WEIRD”
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ll3media International has secured two commissions in Europe for brand new factual entertainment format “World of Weird”, as broadcasters in Poland and Norway sign local versions. Originally produced by Lion Television for the UK’s Channel 4, World of Weird, which is currently airing in the UK, has now been picked up for adaptation in Poland by Discovery and in Norway by NRK. Louise Pedersen, CEO at all3media International, commented: “We’re very pleased to sign these first two commissions for World of Weird as the format makes its market debut at MIPCOM. The series delivers a truly unique look at the world as its presenters meet a host of unusual and interesting characters in a fun, fast-paced show”. In the new 7 x 1 hour UK version, presenters will spend time in India with the world’s biggest family of 160 members strong, work for a Japanese fake family rental agency and prepare for the end of the world with doomsday prepper groups in the USA.
GREAT RATINGS FOR BETA’S THE VEREDICT
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he interactive TV-event The Verdict, which celebrated its world premiere at MIPCOM in Cannes, has scored sensational ratings at its simultaneous broadcast in several European territories. The feature length legal thriller was watched by 6.9 million viewers with a 20 % market share in Germany. Austrian Television celebrated a 28% market share with an audience of about one million viewers. In Slovakia and the Czech Republic the viewer number lay far above the channel’s average with high responses on social media platforms. Similar to ARD and ORF viewers, the audience at the Cote D’Azur also approved.
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ndemol Shine International took leading talent from the highly anticipated 6 x 60 drama series, “Guerrilla” to MIPCOM 2016. Screen Actors Guild Award winner Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) and Babou Ceesay (Black Mirror, Eye In The Sky) were in Cannes promoting the new British drama Guerrilla. Cathy Payne, CEO of Endemol Shine In-
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ternational commented; “We’re incredibly proud to be distributing ‘Guerrilla’ and are thrilled that stars of the calibre of Freida and Babou were able to join us at MIPCOM to help promote this absorbing and emotional drama”. “Guerrilla” is a love story set against the backdrop of one of the most politically explosive times in UK history. It tells the story of Marcus (Ceesay) and Jas (Pinto) whose relationship and values are tested when they liberate a political prisoner and form a radical underground cell in 1970s London. Their ultimate target becomes the Black Power Desk, a true-life, secretive counter-intelligence unit within a Special Branch dedicated to crushing all forms of black activism.
Imagina US and Argos will co-develop two new series
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magina US and Argos signed a co-development and production agreement to make two series, which were presented on MIPCOM. The first one, named “Habeas Corpus”, is about two coroners who travel to Mexico from different countries to investigate repeated disappearances of people. The second one, “Lord Of Money”, is based on the life of Ramón Milián Rodríguez, a former CIA agent involved in the money laundering in Pablo Escobar’s businesses. “We are evolving in new ways in the production of content and the search for stories, as well as strategic partnerships,” said Oscar Lopez, Executive Vice President of Imagina US. “We have found a great ally in Argos, a production company with a proven track record in the market who shares our vision of quality, impact and incredible stories.”
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