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Polydont Films Touts Unique Creative Vision
From creation to licensing and everything in between, Polydont Films is looking to carve a unique niche in the kids’ entertainment marketplace. Its growing stable of shows reflects the company’s motto: “being special by being different.” Mazukta & Shambabukli is among the curated slate of projects the boutique outfit is working on, with the teen series …
K-Content to Shine at LA Screenings
Seven leading Korean content producers and distributors will showcase their highlights at the LA Screenings this year as the country continues to expand its impact on the global media business. “These companies have been selected through a rigorous screening process and are recognized for their excellent content, including outstanding dramas and entertainment formats,” says Byongho …
Nicely Does It: The Mini-Studio Playing It Smart and Staying Ahead
Since launching five years ago, Nicely Entertainment has been weathering the storm of a rapidly changing industry and tumultuous economic conditions by staying nimble and proactive when curating its slate. This strategy has paid off thus far, with the company now boasting a catalog of over 125 films. And no matter how large the catalog …
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Onza Distribution Delivers Diverse Content Across Genres
Onza Distribution represents an expansive catalog that covers the gamut of genres—telenovelas, dramas, documentaries and entertainment formats. “Our focus is on delivering stories that entertain, inspire and connect with audiences worldwide,” says Erika Gómez, head of sales at the company. Onza particularly prides itself on its telenovela offering, which features an array of options from …
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Autentic Sharpens Focus on IP & Returnable Series
Over the last year, Autentic has been riding the same ups and downs as the wider programming industry—but is buoyed in the market’s turbulent waters by a robust slate of perennially popular nature and wildlife content. “On the one hand, certain markets remain robust, unaffected by economic downturns, allowing us to license substantial packages of …
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ORF-Enterprise Explores Far-Flung Corners of the World
Looking ahead to the upcoming year, ORF-Enterprise is set to launch new series, fresh seasons of all-time favorites and banner documentaries from its most popular strands, continuing to expand its content across all best-selling genres. “We are looking forward to continue offering a remarkable output of creative work from our partners, first and foremost ORF …
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Just For Entertainment Distribution: New Name, More Feel-Good Programming
Two years ago, ComediHa! Distribution rebranded to Amuz Distribution, and now, the company has undergone another transformation as Just For Entertainment (JFE) Distribution. “The rebranding of our parent company, ComediHa!, follows the acquisition of Just For Laughs (Juste Pour Rire) back in June,” says Alex Avon, chief revenue and strategy officer. “We have now mostly …
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GoQuest Charts a Course for a Successful Year Ahead
In 2024, GoQuest Media took a bold step in a new direction by launching its first co-production project, the Turkish daily drama Kuma (The Other Wife). “We achieved a milestone when less than three months after postproduction, the series was licensed to multiple countries, including key channels in CEE, Asia and Latin America,” says Jimmy George, VP …
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GoQuest Media’s AsiaPac Ambitions
Asia is an important market for GoQuest Media from both a sales and acquisitions perspective. “In addition to distributing and securing deals for a wide range of Indian, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean titles and representing them at key markets, we have optioned several titles from our catalog for remakes this year,” says Vivek Lath, managing …
Composition Media Pushes the Boundaries of Animation
The global pandemic served as a catalyst for Carl Reed to set up Composition Media as it revealed “an unprecedented hunger for exceptional animated content,” he says. “Viewers were—and still are—absolutely voracious for fresh, engaging stories. This realization sparked the inception of Composition Media.” Reed set out to build a solution that not only satisfies …
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All3Media International Bets Big on Premium Factual
The All3Media International team identified a need to rebalance the catalog with the addition of strong factual programming that buyers would acquire at premium rates. To deliver this change in strategy, the company appointed Rachel Job to head up its premium factual drive. “Rachel’s vast experience in the unscripted market, her passion for the genre …
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ZDF Studios Proves a Reliable Partner in Turbulent Times
Over the last year, ZDF Studios has successfully continued to strengthen its Group in line with its motto “Inspire – Create – Produce – Distribute.” “These are challenging times, and everyone is looking for strong and reliable partners on which to build their business for the future,” says Dr. Markus Schäfer, president and CEO of …
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TV Drama Screenings Festival
The latest edition of the TV Drama Screenings Festival spotlights some of the hottest new and returning scripted properties available today. Hailing from across the globe, these selections span the breadth of the landscape, from crime and suspense to romance, dark comedy and more. Clicking on each show title below will take you directly to …
Inter Medya and TIMS&B’s Successful Partnership Continues
Powerhouse Turkish drama producer TIMS&B Productions is once again teaming up with Inter Medya to bring its latest hit dramas to the global market: Valley of Hearts (Siyah Kalp) and Loveberry (Karadut). Inter Medya is launching both titles at MIPCOM, looking to replicate the success the two companies have had on past productions. Loveberry centers on Zuhal Erdem, a renowned …
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TV Asahi Leverages Its Strengths as an All-Genre Content Powerhouse
Doctor-X the movie is a key highlight for TV Asahi Corporation this MIPCOM. The Doctor-X series aired for seven seasons and recorded the highest average ratings in a ten-year period. This marks its first movie. Doctor-X the movie depicts the activities of the lone-wolf genius surgeon Michiko Daimon. True to her words, “I never fail,” Daimon, who has successfully …
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TV Formats Screenings Festival
New spins on the always popular game-show and dating genres dominate the selections for the latest edition of the TV Formats Screenings Festival, which features a slew of new and returning properties. Clicking on each show title below will take you directly to the trailer. ZDF Studios’ format slate is packed with uplifting entertainment that …
BossaNova Sounds the Trumpet on Growth & Gains
BossaNova Media was set up four years ago as a company that provides agency—financial, creative or otherwise—to build successful long-running brands and noisy short-run series. “Now, all the hard work is very much starting to pay off,” says Tatiana Grinkevich, head of sales. “Our key launches at MIPCOM this year reflect what we think are …
GMA Network Showcases Filipino Storytelling Globally with Widows’ War
Solidifying its reputation as a global content powerhouse, the Philippines’ broadcast media giant GMA Network continues to expand its reach across multiple platforms and audiences worldwide through programs that showcase Filipino storytelling. A prime example is Widows’ War, GMA’s latest crime drama series. With Filipino talent and themes taking center stage, the show is poised to …
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Studio 100 International Curates Catalog of Fresh Ideas & Cherished Classics
As Studio 100 International heads into MIPCOM, it is curating “a diverse catalog of kids and family entertainment, featuring a seamless mix of cherished classics, innovative CGI reboots and fresh, original series,” says Dorian Buehr, head of global distribution. The company’s constant search for “IPs with broad international appeal” has led to the addition of …
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Opening Japan’s Treasure Box of Formats
On Monday, October 21, during MIPCOM, Treasure Box Japan will unveil nine new Japanese format jewels ready for international adaptations. The showcase kicks off at 4 p.m. in the Hi5 Studio in the Palais des Festivals and will be followed by cocktails and networking. “For over five decades, Japan’s major broadcasting companies have independently pursued …
Nicely Entertainment Gears Up to Celebrate a Milestone
This January will mark five years since the launch of Nicely Entertainment, which Vanessa Shapiro set up just before the world shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished,” says Shapiro, CEO. “As hard as any company’s first year can be, the pandemic was a unique challenge for us …
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Specialist Factual Shines for Terra Mater Studios
Nature documentaries resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds, “especially families, educators and those passionate about the environment,” says Sabine Holzer, head of specialist factual at Terra Mater Studios. “There’s still an unbroken demand for natural history programs.” On the one hand, she says, natural history can be perfect escapism. On the other, Holzer …
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TV Real Screenings Festival
Whether you’re searching for compelling history, stunning wildlife, buzzy reality or gripping true crime, you’ll find a standout selection in our latest edition of the TV Real Screenings Festival. Clicking on each show title below will take you directly to the trailer. ZDF Studios arrives at MIPCOM with highlights across its key strengths of history, wildlife …
Outfit7 Touts Fan Enthusiasm for Driving Talking Tom Heroes Suddenly Super
With the global success of the Talking Tom & Friends franchise, Outfit7 saw ample opportunity to build out the brand. The company has now created Talking Tom Heroes Suddenly Super, a flagship series that introduces a fresh, superhero-themed narrative, adding a new dimension to the Talking Tom universe. “Talking Tom Heroes Suddenly Super originated from fan enthusiasm and the desire to …
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Artist View Emphasizes Quality, Diversity & Market Relevance
In the past year, Artist View Entertainment has seen significant growth, characterized by strategic developments in content acquisition, distribution and international partnerships. “One key area of gains has been the expansion of our catalog, with a focus on high-quality, diverse content that resonates with both niche and mainstream audiences,” says Scott J. Jones, president. “This …
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WildBrain’s Katie Wilson Details New Titles to Delight Kids & Families
WildBrain has an ever-growing slate of series on offer, all tied to its goal to “bring shows that will entertain and delight kids and families and make them laugh,” says Katie Wilson, VP of global sales and acquisitions for the company for the company. Three new titles fitting this goal will be on offer at …
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Cineflix Rights Banks on Big IP & Returnable Hits
A focus on acquiring proven successful and returnable factual and entertainment brands such as Château DIY from Spark Media Partners and the hit Voltage TV format Tempting Fortune has resulted in significant revenues during the past year for Cineflix Rights. This is a core focus for the coming year, too, according to Richard Life, senior VP of acquisitions and …
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Global Agency Goes “Top Secret” with New Format
Renowned for its buzz-generating launch stunts, Global Agency is revealing a top-secret format at MIPCOM with an event in St. Tropez. “We have made the decision to unveil the show exclusively to our top buyers one day before the official market launch,” says Izzet Pinto, founder and CEO. “This early preview allows our partners to …
Amuz Distribution Makes a FAST Play
It has been a year and a half since Amuz Distribution underwent a rebrand, and the company has expanded its slate with new acquisitions, diversified into additional genres and made some strategic moves to further the reach of its content. “We vigorously seek and acquire dynamic new series for the international market to expand on …
GoQuest Media Touts Top Serbian Dramas
The relationship between GoQuest Media and Telekom Srbija started in 2020 with the acquisition of Civil Servant, which has gone on to become one of its most licensed espionage dramas. “We were expanding our catalog to include dramas from the CEE region that were local successes and had stories that could travel internationally,” says Jimmy George, …
AACAs Spotlight Asian Creative Excellence
Asia’s leading producers and distributors will be convening again to celebrate the diversity of the content produced across the region at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACAs) this December. Across 41 categories, content from 17 countries in the Asia Pacific will vie to be crowned the best in the region, but, as Michael McKay, founder …
Beat the Channel Beats the Ratings
It was five years ago that Beat the Channel made its debut, launching as Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben on the German broadcaster. The show was developed and created by Florida Entertainment with the aim of “revolutionizing the studio game-show format,” according to Tim Gerhartz, managing director of Seven.One Studios International, which sells Beat the Channel worldwide. The format’s unique twist …
Passion Distribution Takes a Proactive Approach to Delivering Multi-Format Content
Despite a challenging last couple of years for the media industry at large, Passion Distribution has proven to be resilient and has adapted to ensure it continues to provide a pipeline of quality content to its growing base of customers. “We’re focusing on being nimble and innovative in our approach to content distribution, leveraging digital …
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Dandelooo Delivers “Eye-Opening” Stories Through New Departments
Dandelooo has a bevy of animated programs to offer the international market, including third-party titles and those produced through its own studio, Ooolala, which started out with Stinky Dog and has gone on to produce Mum is Pouring Rain, Billy the Cowboy Hamster and The Upside Down River. To expand its slate even further, the company recently launched Dandelooo Cinéma to …
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TV Movies Screenings Festival
The fourth edition of the TV Movies Screenings Festival illustrates the breadth of the film offering available to buyers today, ranging from true-crime-inspired thrillers to uplifting rom-coms and family-friendly holiday fare. Clicking on each title will take you directly to the trailer. Starring Cush Jumbo, the Lifetime thriller Girl in the Video leads off Cineflix Rights’ highlights …
BoPaul Media Worldwide: Behind the Scenes of One of Our H-Bombs Is Missing
It’s a story that began decades ago with a highly dangerous Cold War mission that to this day remains shrouded in secrecy. One of Our H-Bombs Is Missing, represented by BoPaul Media Worldwide, charts the search for a missing H-bomb lost off Palomares, Spain, when two U.S. military planes collided in 1966. This feature documentary …
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Nicely Entertainment Maintains “Feel-Good” Style in AVOD-Driven Market
The Nicely Entertainment slate has continued to expand with its own and third-party titles, keeping an even balance between the two and catering to a range of AVOD and digital partners. “We’re certainly continuing to broker traditional license deals globally—broadcast and streaming—but in the U.S. and Canada, we’re seeing quite a bump in AVOD and …
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Cineflix Rights Brings Out Expansive, Multi-Genre Offering
The ever-expanding Cineflix Rights catalog has everything from returnable scripted series across drama, comedy, crime, thriller and more, to factual programs covering history, true crime, lifestyle and entertainment. On the scripted side of the business, the focus “is on limited and returnable series, particularly in the crime and contemporary thriller genres, new episodic procedural series …
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Beijing TFF Brings Fun for Kids
A content distributor deeply rooted in the children’s animation industry, Beijing TFF (Time Flying Fish) has been bringing endearing animated content to Chinese children since its establishment in 2015. Touting the mantra “Bring Fun to Kids,” Beijing TFF is armed with a unique perspective and professional spirit. It has worked on animation projects with dozens …
Global Reach, Filipino Heart: GMA Network’s Commitment to World-Class Entertainment
GMA Network has solidified its position as an industry leader through programs that entertain Filipinos anywhere in the world. As the network’s global reach expands further, so does the need to consistently deliver world-class programs that are synonymous with compelling storytelling and high production values. These key elements are a guaranteed audience draw, but GMA …
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Onza Distribution Thrills Audiences with Heartless
The robust slate at Onza Distribution features something for everyone, with its balanced selection of scripted titles, documentaries and entertainment formats. The company’s biggest drivers, however, are telenovelas and fiction series, says Béatrice Nouh, head of sales. “We started off the year with some very strong titles, especially with our telenovela Cacao, which premiered in January,” …
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TV Asahi Brings the Best from Japan to the World
TV Asahi’s formats business kicked off in early 2000, and the last two decades have been marked by a string of successes. The flagship show Ranking the Stars, for one, has traveled to more than ten countries. The local version in the Netherlands, in particular, has performed exceptionally well and has broadcast 18 seasons since 2006. …
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ZDF Studios Shines at MIPTV with Standout Series
A Canneseries competition selection, The Zweiflers leads off a slate packed with highlights for ZDF Studios at MIPTV. The six-part series, which will be screened for audiences on April 7 at 3 p.m. in the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière, is about a dysfunctional extended Jewish family. Family patriarch Symcha Zweifler, a Holocaust survivor, wants to sell his …
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Terra Mater Studios Illuminates Nature’s Wild Wonders
The Terra Mater Studios natural history slate transports viewers to nature’s wonders, often with a balance of highlighting important ecological issues. “As climate change and environmental topics become more pressing, people are more interested in learning about the natural world and the species that inhabit it,” says Sabine Holzer, head of specialist factual. “This increased …
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Amuz Distribution Evolves to “Keep the World Feeling Good”
Last May, Amuz Distribution began rolling out a rebrand from its former moniker, ComediHa! Distribution. Supported by 25 years of experience in the field of comedy, the company has moved into more dramedy and other feel-good programming. The evolution came from “a strong desire to expand our company’s program genres, as well as with a …
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Huminah Huminah Animation Positions Itself as Your Premier 3D Unreal Partner
A service studio with a bespoke approach, Huminah Huminah Animation is able to build a custom production pipeline tailored specifically to a project’s needs. “We are artist owned and operated,” says Adam Mimnagh, CEO. “We employ the principles of animation in our work. Yes, it’s easier today to use technology with rigged assets, but we …
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GoQuest Continues Global Growth with Focus on Diversifying Content & Forging New Alliances
GoQuest Media prides itself as being among the few international content distributors with a truly global reach. “With extensive firsthand experience in all genres of entertainment content, the company has successfully sold [programming] into countries that collectively hold two-thirds of the world’s GDP,” says Vivek Lath, managing director. The company starts the new year with …
All3Media International Partners with Genre-Leading Producers for Global Premium Factual Programming
Investing in top-quality content is an integral part of All3Media International’s strategy, and its robust lineup of established and upcoming premium factual programming is a testament to this. The partnerships the company forges are imperative for obtaining these high-quality titles. “For any distributor, fostering strong relationships with talented producers is key to ensuring a diverse …
GoQuest Media Looks Ahead & Plans “Strong Approach” for Acquisitions
As 2023 nears its close, GoQuest Media continues to look ahead, with a focus on expanding its slate of international titles for the global stage and continuing to satisfy its existing partners. “Over the past ten years, we have built great partnerships with networks across Europe, Africa and Asia,” says Rakesh Vasani, global head of …
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International Drama Screenings Festival 2023
Course corrections and budget recalibrations notwithstanding, the business of international drama is still vibrant and healthy, from twisty crime thrillers to uplifting family dramedies and everything in between. You’ll find an abundance of non-English-language scripted series on offer at MIPCOM, and we’ve highlighted a small selection of the best below. Clicking on each show title …
NHK Touts Partner Potential in Factual & Strong Drama Slate
With a string of successful doc titles to its credit, NHK has positioned itself as a strong co-production partner for high-end factual. It has amassed an extensive network of partner broadcasters and production companies around the world. “This network has given us a wealth of international co-production experience over many years,” says Takeshi Shibasaki, head …
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ZDF Studios Strengthens Value Proposition & Offers Something for Every Partner
ZDF Studios’ value proposition to the market has become much clearer, according to Dr. Markus Schäfer, president and CEO. “ZDF Studios is a fully integrated media group, from creation to production and exploitation,” he says. “In this regard, we see ourselves in the same bracket as other studios. We are not just a distribution business, …
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TV Kids Screenings Festival
From best-selling book adaptations to returning hits to breakthrough new ideas, there’s plenty to sample in our latest edition of the TV Kids Screenings Festival. Whether you need preschool edutainment, a laugh-out-loud comedy for the 6-to-11 set or a beautifully animated co-viewing opportunity, you’re sure to find your next hit among these offerings. Mediawan Kids …
TV Asahi Takes Animation & Formats from Japan to a Global Stage
For more than 30 years, the animated kids’ IPs Doraemon and Shin chan have been pillars of TV Asahi’s worldwide distribution business—and they remain so today. The shows are currently doing particularly well in India and throughout East Asia, as well as in Spain and Italy. “Our emerging pillar is anime titles for a youth target,” says Maiko Sumida, …
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Celebrating Creativity from Spain
In addition to its stand at MIPCOM, where Spanish companies can showcase projects, Audiovisual from Spain will have a terrace in the Seaview Producers Hub. In this lounge, focused on co-production and financing opportunities for producers, the company will be hosting a number of events. The Spain & Canada: Focus on Co-Production (October 16) is …
Terra Mater Studios Takes Specialist Factual Focus
Ramping up its slate of specialist factual programming, Terra Mater Studios is currently releasing and producing a nice mix of one-offs as well as limited series. Current and upcoming release highlights include the three-parters Scotland—The New Wild, A Cheetah’s Pride and The Wild Sides, which has just been picked up by National Geographic channels internationally as a presale. At …
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Outfit7 Unleashes Talking Tom Heroes Suddenly Super
From Outfit7, creator of the globally popular Talking Tom & Friends franchise, comes the brand-new action-packed series Talking Tom Heroes Suddenly Super. The 52×11-minute series, currently in production for a 2024 release, follows a group of friends who discover a strange device that grants them amazing powers and makes them “Suddenly Super.” Unfortunately, it turns out there is …
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Banijay Rights’ Simon Cox Details Slate & Strategy
The last year has been a vibrant one for Banijay Rights. “It’s a great time for us,” says Simon Cox, executive VP of content and acquisitions. “We have a significant-sized catalog, and it’s been growing. It’s not just about the size of it; it’s very much about the breadth, too. It’s very diverse across genres, …
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Imaginative Adventures Abound in Studio 100 Media’s Vegesaurs
Set in a prehistoric era full of the juiciest and crunchiest creatures ever to rule the planet, Studio 100 Media’s Vegesaurs follows the adventures of the young Tricarrotops Ginger. Ginger lives in the colorful Vegesaur Valley, a little garden of Eden bathed in sunlight with nutrient-rich soil, lush vegetation and even temperatures, and has adventures with three …
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Artist View Leans into Thrills & Romance
Artist View Entertainment has been growing its production slate, focusing on female-driven thrillers and romantic comedies. “We have also been very busy in our placement of library titles into the OTT marketplace as it continues to expand,” says Scott J. Jones, the company’s president. With all the feature films and TV projects in its varied …
GoQuest Spotlights Corporate Revenge Drama Troll Farm
A former corporate diva ends up creating a secret business to take down shady corporations in Troll Farm, a Lithuanian comedy-drama from Dansu Films that GoQuest Media has added to its expanding slate of titles for the international stage. “Troll Farm first caught our attention in 2021, when it became the inaugural winner of the most promising …
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Nicely Entertainment Leads in Feel-Good TV Movies
Though Nicely Entertainment is a young company, having launched in 2020, it has fast become a leader in providing feel-good TV movies. In less than four years’ time, the company has built a library of 80 films and is averaging 20 original films each year. Alongside its feature films, Nicely has developed and produced three …
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All3Media International Formats Stay on Script
The increased demand for scripted formats globally is significant, according to All3Media International’s executive VPs of sales, with adaptations tripling between 2021 and 2022 and success continuing into 2023 and beyond. “As production costs seem to be generally increasing, scripted formats are ever more attractive to producers and broadcasters as they present a more efficient …
Global Agency Delivers Family-Friendly Fun with Match the Family
Over the last ten years, Izzet Pinto, founder and CEO of Global Agency, has created more than ten formats. The concept for Match the Family, a fresh family-centric game show that the company is launching to the global market, came from a very personal source of inspiration. “I have a son, and the question of who …
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Megamedia Leads the Way with High-End Drama Productions
Mega, the first private channel in Chile, began broadcasting in 1990 and currently operates under Megamedia, a subsidiary of Grupo Empresarial Bethia, a prominent entity in the country. Today, Megamedia is the largest media holding company in Chile, encompassing various channels such as Mega2, Mega Ficción, MegaPlus and ETC. Additionally, Megamedia offers the streaming service …
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Celebrating AsiaPac’s Excellence
The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAAs) were launched five years ago by Michael and Fiona McKay to celebrate the best in Asia-Pacific content. Today, the annual awards ceremony is just one prong in the Asian Academy of Creative Arts’ efforts to elevate the region’s storytelling globally. “We have three missions,” says Fiona. “The first, with …
GoQuest Media Embarks On Polish Crusade
GoQuest Media represents a slate of diverse dramas across a range of categories for the international stage. One area in which the company is rapidly expanding its catalog is the crime drama space. A current highlight is the Polish police procedural Crusade, in which detectives from the crime and criminal terror division of the Warsaw Metropolitan …
Magic Light: Still Making Magic 20 Years On
When Michael Rose and Martin Pope formed Magic Light Pictures back in 2003, both had a strong interest in family entertainment and set up producing for a broad family audience. They started producing feature films in live action and animation while they developed the project of a longer-term animation IP. Then along came The Gruffalo, which …
Superights’ Live-Action Drive Begins with Home Sweet Rome!
Based on a concept by Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes, the live-action musical tween series Home Sweet Rome! has already garnered a great deal of buzz. The Italian-Canadian co-production between Italy’s Red Monk Studio, a unit of France’s Superprod Group, and Canada’s First Generation Films is being taken out globally by Superights. Nathalie Pinguet, Superights’ deputy general manager for …
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GMA Network Takes a “Glocal” Approach
As the leading broadcasting company in the Philippines, GMA Network remains steadfast in its corporate purpose of enriching the lives of Filipinos everywhere through its top-flight entertainment and the responsible, unbiased and timely delivery of accurate news and information. “And as part of this, we continue to expand our reach by opening more local stations …
K-Broadcasting Virtual Showcase: The Big Hits from Korea
Eight companies are set to take part in a showcase of the latest big hits from Korea, the most ever from the country to participate at the L.A. Screenings. CJ ENM, KBS Media, MBC America, SBS International, SLL, EO Contents Group, Kang Contents and Something Special will be presenting their latest programs for the global …
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Nicely Delivers Feel-Good Romance—And Then Some
The slate at Nicely Entertainment has been growing, due in part to the fact that its circle of consistent content partners is expanding as well. “Over the years, we’ve been nurturing and developing very strong relationships with U.S. partners like Netflix, Lifetime, GAF or UPtv, and we’re excited about the 2023 upcoming Christmas slate we’re …
ZDF Studios: Covering the Full Value Chain
Apart from ZDF Studios’ usual sprawling catalog full of high-quality programs with proven success in international territories, the company has made very good progress in building new businesses alongside its B2B dealings with broadcasters and streamers. “We now have strong and growing B2C or B2B2C businesses, which deliver a constantly growing contribution to our overall …
TV Asahi Touts Co-Development Opportunities & Fresh New Formats
There’s been a flurry of good news for TV Asahi as of late, as its formats continue to travel the world. For one, its young-skewed format Trick House has been adapted for a local version to broadcast this fall on the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK in a deal with Banijay. “We are very excited to be working …
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Polish Crime Dramas Pack a Punch for GoQuest Media
The team at GoQuest Media has developed expertise in introducing international dramas, hailing from all corners of the world, to global audiences. Two of its latest, Erinyes and Crusade, are crime dramas from Poland’s TVP. “We were introduced to the titles in the early summer of last year, and both dramas had us divided in terms of which …
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Calinos Entertainment Rides Momentum to MIPTV
Strong sales are powering Calinos Entertainment as it gears up for MIPTV. The company sold nearly 18,000 hours of programming in 2022 and continued to diversify its catalog with dramas and movies from different countries in addition to Turkish series. Among the new content is Adela, the Romanian remake of That’s My Life, and Polish movies …
NHK Enterprises Gears Up for Drama Remake Success
NHK dramas are highly regarded as finished programs in countries across Asia, and NHK Enterprises is looking to shore up deals for these scripted successes to be remade in local markets. NHK Enterprises recently signed its first drama adaptation deal with a partner in South Korea for I’ll Still Love You Ten Years from Now. Aired …
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Terra Mater Studios Puts the Natural World on Display
Terra Mater Studios continues to produce premium natural history, science and history programming, with a focus on the animals, landscapes, natural wonders and ecological issues of the world around us. “The viewer’s interest in our planet’s changing climate and its effects is on the rise, and we try to cater to that by developing solution-based …
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Something for Every Child from the ACTF
Four animal friends training to be lifeguards on the idyllic Kangaroo Beach, a group of grade-five detectives solving playground mysteries and a fun park haunted by mischievous teenage ghouls: there’s something for every audience in the extensive Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) catalog. From preschoolers to young adults, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation distributes world-class …
ABS-CBN Corporation Takes an International Approach
Driven by new platforms and additional territories opening up to Asian content, ABS-CBN Corporation is seeing interesting deals and partnerships come to fruition in early 2023. Some of which may not have been thought possible just two years ago, according to Pia Laurel, head for international sales and distribution, who points to a dubbed offering …
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Blue Ant International Sets Itself Apart With Its Solutions-Based Strategy
Heading into 2023, Blue Ant International is buoyed by the momentum of an expanded slate of programming and its proven agility in meeting customer needs. “Through our strategic acquisition of multiple robust catalogs and libraries, as well as exciting partnerships with key producers on premium content, we are seeing an increase of creative and collaborative …
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Kanal D International Delivers High Drama & Romance
As the global business arm of the Turkish broadcasting powerhouse Kanal D, Kanal D International is home to a strong slate of dramas with all the hallmarks that viewers around the world have come to love in series from Turkey. A highlight of the current catalog, That Girl centers on Zeynep, a young girl who dreams of …
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GoQuest’s Sacrificiul Embraces Strong Female Leads & Global Storytelling
The story of three sisters who were separated as children and reunited years later by the fortuitous connection of their own kids plays out in Sacrificiul, a drama that GoQuest Media is bringing out to the international market. The show, from Romania, is but one example of the type of diverse global content that GoQuest has …
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All3Media International’s LatAm & AsiaPac Ambitions
Basking in a post-MIPCOM glow, All3Media International is getting ready for what it believes will be a busy MIP Cancun for the company and a fruitful Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF). “Across the market, interest in our wide-ranging, high-quality catalog has never been higher,” says Yari Torres, VP for Latin America. “Our top priorities …
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TV Asahi Brings Out Drama & Formats from Japan
TV Asahi’s strength in international distribution lies with its drama series, “especially our long-running detective series as well as our innovative medical dramas,” says Yumi Shimizu, co-director in charge of international distribution. “Adding to this, we used new approaches to produce Roppongi Class, the Japanese version of the popular Korean webtoon series, which has garnered strong …
SHOWCASE: Banijay Rights Makes MIPCOM Debut as Scaled-Up Company
The combination of Banijay and Endemol Shine created a content powerhouse that has brought its global distribution engine, Banijay Rights, a prolific catalog of more than 135,000 hours of programming. Its slate houses content from Banijay’s 120-plus in-house labels, as well as third-party producers, with genres that run the gamut from drama, comedy and entertainment …
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SHOWCASE: NHK & NEP Encourage the Rediscovery of Japan
Presenting dazzling landscapes and stories rich in history, NHK has a bevy of programs being sold to the global market by NHK Enterprises (NEP) that entice viewers to discover—or rediscover—Japan. Iriomote: The Fabric of Life features footage of the Iriomote cat, a subspecies of the leopard that lives exclusively on the Japanese island of Iriomote and …
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SHOWCASE: ABS-CBN Corporation Touts Filipino Stories with Global Appeal
Bringing content from the Philippines out to the global market, ABS-CBN Corporation arrives at MIPCOM with the momentum of healthy gains at the company to power its international sales. “We continuously build meaningful partnerships with global OTT platforms, including Netflix, Viu, Amazon and YouTube, among others, to bring our content to as many audiences as …
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SHOWCASE: Artist View Keeps an Open Mind & Open Door
Now in its 32nd year of operations, Artist View Entertainment continues on its mission to find and build long-term relationships with buyers and producers in the global market, represented in all genres and budget ranges. “In 2020, we were able to align ourselves with three key production companies that were willing to develop projects with …
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SHOWCASE: ZDF Studios Brings Out Broad, Appeal-Packed Slate
This summer, a new president and CEO took the mantle at ZDF Studios. Dr. Markus Schäfer, a former CEO of All3Media Deutschland, is now heading up the storied German company, which arrives at MIPCOM with a packed slate across drama, kids, factual and entertainment. “Our diverse new slate for MIPCOM features a range of ambitious …
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SHOWCASE: Studio 100 Inspires Kids to Create, Dream, Imagine & Grow
Increasing its output is a key priority for Studio 100 Media. The company continues to expand its slate of owned and co-produced IPs with various projects, including FriendZSpace, which had a successful launch on ABC Australia and Discovery Kids in LatAm, among others. With Vegesaurs, it is offering a visually striking concept for streaming and broadcast platforms, …
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SHOWCASE: GoQuest & the Global Possibilities of a Good Story
Central to GoQuest Media’s aim to stack its slate with titles with unquestionable international appeal, it seeks out stories whose narratives are authentic and whose geographical, social, cultural or political environment can connect with viewers across the globe. A strong story will find an audience anywhere, which has led to GoQuest successfully sending international titles …
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SHOWCASE: Aardman Rides Momentum with Family Fun
Following an exciting start to the year that included an Academy Award nomination for the stop-motion short Robin Robin, the Aardman team looks forward to exhibiting at MIPCOM, meeting with new and existing partners to present their fresh IP and third-party properties for 2022 and beyond. Developed in-house and supported by the BFI-managed Young Audiences Content …
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SHOWCASE: Nicely Entertainment’s Story-First Approach
While Nicely Entertainment has been in growth mode since launch, it has taken a curated approach to remain a boutique production and distribution company. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost three years since we launched, but we’re now releasing 20 original films each year and are currently in postproduction on our third scripted TV …
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SHOWCASE: One Life Studios & the International Appeal of Indian Stories
A branch of India’s Swastik Productions, One Life Studios was set up in 2017 by Siddharth Kumar Tewary, the founder and chief creative behind Swastik. A producer and distributor with its own editing and VFX studios, the company’s main mission is to bring stories from India to audiences around the globe. “We wanted to tell …
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SHOWCASE: All3Media International Puts Quality at a Premium
Investing in quality content is central to All3Media International’s strategy, and its fall slate is testament to this—across scripted, factual and entertainment. “We are looking to work with the world’s leading creative talent to bring a diverse slate of high-quality programming to our buyers across all genres,” says Maartje Horchner, EVP of content. “Across our …
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SHOWCASE: All3Media International Touts Success of Scripted Formats
All3Media International has a wide range of new and existing drama titles that offer viable global opportunities for scripted format success. This includes the thriller Liar, which has now played in ten markets, the latest being Spain, and the more lighthearted romance title Step Dave, which has had successful iterations in Central Europe and Greece. Further abroad, …
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SHOWCASE: Tencent Video Taps into the Value of International Partnerships
Tencent Video has been seeing growth in the kids and family space, both within China and internationally, and it all comes down to one key asset: great content. “Providing high-quality, original and exclusive content is driving our growth in subscriptions and viewership, while we can also tap into the richness of our IP portfolio to …
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SHOWCASE: Superights Revs Up for Go! Go! Cory Carson
Based on VTech’s line of Go! Go! Smart Wheels toys, the adventure comedy kids’ series Go! Go! Cory Carson follows the titular orange car around Bumperton Hills as he learns to navigate the ups and downs of childhood. Earlier this year, Superights secured a deal with VTech for the international distribution rights to the series, which is …
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SHOWCASE: Korean Formats Take Center Stage
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) supports the local format industry in a myriad of ways—from operating format labs to facilitating the production of formats and holding format showcases. The format lab, for one, supports the preproduction process by “allowing individual creators who want to grow as format experts to strengthen their format-planning capabilities through …
SHOWCASE: TV Asahi Formats Are Ready to Entertain
The Japanese market has proven to be a prolific supplier of outside-of-the-box formats, which have piqued the attention of audiences around the world. TV Asahi, for one, has been feeling the strong momentum of the increased demand coming from the marketplace. “We are definitely getting more attention than before and have made several option and …
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SHOWCASE: ABS-CBN Corporation Touts Partner Potential
With a collaborative approach, ABS-CBN Corporation has forged strategic local and international partnerships that have allowed the company to create high-quality content and make its stories available to a broader and more diverse audience base. And it has been able to fulfill demand from buyers within Asia and around the world. “In Asia, we see …
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SHOWCASE: ZDF Studios—New Name, Same Top-Flight Quality
MIPTV is the first market for the just-rebranded ZDF Studios. The name change—from ZDF Enterprises, which it was founded as in 1993—expresses more precisely and accurately what the company does today. “We are a large licensing company selling and co-producing content as well as acquiring rights,” explains Fred Burcksen, president and CEO. “On the other …
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SHOWCASE: NHK’s Co-Produced Documentaries Are Ready to Travel
Documentary production has long been NHK’s forte. In particular, the Japanese public broadcaster’s programs in the science and nature genres and projects using NHK-developed ultra-high-definition 8K technologies are acclaimed internationally. NHK Enterprises sells this content, and more, around the world. “NHK has long been blessed with opportunities to collaborate with outstanding producers around the world,” …
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SHOWCASE: Gusto TV’s Joyous Growth
Back in 2018, Gusto TV made the decision to pivot away from content sales, rolling out its own streaming channel and VOD service. Today, its titles can be viewed in English, Spanish and Mandarin across 117 countries on 42 different platforms. “What makes Gusto unique is that 100 percent of the programming on our channel …
SHOWCASE: NHK & NHK Enterprises Delight with Docs & 8K
Factual programming has long been one of the main pillars of Japan’s NHK, and the genre has proven to be a strong seller on the global market for its business arm, NHK Enterprises. “The Covid-19 pandemic has made it difficult for us to maintain the volume of new titles, but this tough time has also made …
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SHOWCASE: Entertainment One Delivers Volume & Stability with a Platform-Agnostic Approach
The last year has been marked by growth and evolution at Entertainment One (eOne), as the company continues to navigate how to work differently in this new world. “We’ve embraced the new digital landscape, which has given us more flexibility in how we connect with our clients and showcase our content,” says Dan Loewy, executive …
SHOWCASE: Red Arrow Studios International Stays On-Trend
Over the last year, and particularly the last six months, Red Arrow Studios International has seen the international TV business really bounce back from the unprecedented challenges posed by Covid-19. “After that initial shock, when new commissions were put on the backburner and program acquisitions were put on hold, our production partners have worked hard—and …
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SHOWCASE: Artist View Delivers a Broad Offering Packed with Star Power
While it has no doubt been a challenging time for the media industry, Artist View Entertainment has been quite busy as of late, picking up a raft of indie gems over the last year and ramping up activities on the production side of the business. “Recently, we were able to secure financing for a new …
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SHOWCASE: SPI Drives Digital Expansion
There are several lines of business propelling the engine of SPI International, and its digital assets have been in growth mode as of late. “The driving force behind SPI’s digital expansion is our commitment to offering premium content on all screens and devices to our audiences around the globe,” says Haymi Behar, CMO. “We are …