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Electric Entertainment closes The Ark, The Librarians deals

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has closed deals in two additional territories, one with Palatin Media and the other with Nova Broadcasting Group. The deals include broadcast and digital rights to seasons 1 and 2 of Electric’s original hit series, The Ark. The announcement was made today by Sonia Mehandjiyska, Head […]

October 21, 2024

Ai-Da robot makes history by creating doc with XOSQE Media

Ai-Da already gave a TED talk, addressed the United Nations and came up with the idea of an ‘A.I. Logo for humanoids’ – and and is now set to become the first A.I. Art Robot to auction an artwork at the prestigious auction house Sotheby’s, a moment that marks a significant milestone in both the […]

October 17, 2024

Spherex to showcase SpherexAI at MIPCOM 

Spherex, a global leader providing AI solutions for video compliance and cultural intelligence, will showcase its flagship product, SpherexAI, at MIPCOM Cannes. The groundbreaking platform offers the most advanced solution for generating age ratings and ensuring video content complies with local regulations and cultural norms for any global market. Preparing content for global distribution is […]

October 16, 2024

WBITVP reveals slate of finished programming for MIPCOM

Following its recent announcement regarding a new slate of formats for MIPCOM, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has revealed a new slate of finished programming, set to launch to buyers next week in Cannes. The slate features a varied selection of new documentaries, factual entertainment, entertainment and reality titles. Documentaries Suranne Jones: Witches (2×60’, […]

October 14, 2024

WBITVP unveils slate of 20 new formats

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has unveiled a slate of 20 new formats for autumn 2024 and beyond, launching to the international market at MIPCOM later this October. The new slate covers reality, entertainment and factual entertainment genres, as well as scripted formats, and incorporates iconic content brands, twists on established hits and a […]

October 7, 2024

yes Studios reveals The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity docu-series

yes Studios continues its drive into premium factual programming with the launch of The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity, a new three-part documentary series, produced by Paramount’s Ananey Studios for yes Docu. The series, which premieres on yes Docu on September, is yes Studios’ second collaboration with Ananey Studios, following the announcement of a […]

September 11, 2024

Bakish: Strikes haven’t ‘saved Paramount+’

Bob Bakish, head of Paramount, told an audience at MIPCOM that suggestions the Hollywood strikes had saved his company was ‘wildly overstated’. Bakish allowed that “the strike is accretive to cash in 2023 and that is true for the industry [as a whole]… We are playing the hand we were dealt,” he said at a […]

October 18, 2023Nick Snow @ MIPCOM

BBC Studios, Nippon TV development partnership

BBC Studios and Nippon TV, the Japanese media and entertainment company, have partnered to co-develop a new comedy gameshow format Koso Koso. BBC Studios will act as distributor for the format globally, with Nippon TV leading distribution in Asia. The format launches to international customers at BBC Studios Showcase in February 2024. The new format […]

October 18, 2023Nick Snow @ MIPCOM

Planet Earth III sees success with international buyers

BBC Studios has announced strong international pre sales of the third instalment of its Natural History Unit’s BAFTA award-winning series, Planet Earth, presented by Sir David Attenborough. The eight-part series produced by BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit and co-produced by BBC America, ZDF and France Télévisions in partnership with The Open University has sold to: […]

October 17, 2023Nick Snow @ MIPCOM

FilmRise signs Wiggles deal

FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has entered into an exclusive worldwide distribution deal (excluding Australia and New Zealand) with The Wiggles, the long-running children’s entertainment group. The Wiggles are known for their infectious music and videos that have captivated and children aged 2-5 in territories across the globe […]

October 17, 2023