Factual flagship brand ORF UNIVERSUM remains in high demand at Digital MIPTV 2021. Fiction Made in Austria is the new best-seller in ORF-Enterprise’s line-up. The acclaimed «ORF UNIVERSUM Dinner» at Digital MIPTV, where the latest… ORF Enterprise’s dramas and documentaries at their best
NTV’s suspenseful drama Fatherland, based on Aleksandr Terekhov’s bestselling novel Germans, is one of the top drama series from the distributor being highlighted at LA Virtual Screenings these weeks. The series will be launched online… NTV: Fatherland, big launch atLA Virtual Screenings 2021
Produced by BSK Yapim for TRT1 in Turkey, starring Can Yaman, Surprise Marriage tells a love story of Tarik (Can Yaman) and Itir (Selen Soyder) who grew up in the same neighborhood, and getting married… MISTCO’s Surprise Marriage sold to Israel and Hungary
Globo (Brazil) reinforces its presence as content producer for the most varied audiences and platforms during the 2021 edition of LA Virtual Screenings. At the tradeshow, the distributor presents three new releases to the international… Globo’s Once We Were Six: big release at LAVS 2021
Caracol Television is launching to the international market the super series The Cartel: The Origin, the untold story of the Cali Cartel, a drug empire whose operation reached more than 25 countries, becoming the most… Caracol launches The Cartel: The Origin
The world’s # 1 independent company had a great March after the first virtual “The London Screenings”, the announcement of major VOD deals and superlative growth in digital revenue in Latin America, while continuing to… Banijay Rights focused on the ‘long tail’ of content
TFC, the overseas flagship channel of leading global Filipino media and entertainment network ABS-CBN, was the preferred Filipino channel and among the most watched multicultural networks on cable and satellite in the US last March,… ABS-CBN: TFC, the proffered Filipino channel in multicultural Asian houses in the US
Nicolás Smirnoff/directorMain Report LA Virtual Screenings is the online version of LA Screenings, the traditional content event where the Hollywood Studios receive head buyers from all the world in Los Angeles, USA, to introduce their… LA Virtual Screenings 2021: to be successful in digital, Inbound Marketing
(Special report) Digital MIPTV, with its 15 minutes buyer sessions, was a good opportunity last month to hear opinions of important buyers worldwide, about which are their programming needs during the Pandemic and the times… What do the buyers look for, during the Pandemic?
As ViacomCBS reported its Q1, 2021 earnings numbers, Parrot Analytics has unveiled new data, highlighting: first, demand for Paramount+ content (9%) is in a close race with HBO Max (10%) and Peacock (8%) ahead of… Parrot Analytics and the streaming business: the race for audience accelerates in USA
(Special Report) Digital MIPTV is often called the ‘Non-scripted week’. Many of the events, news and meetings happened about factual, docs and formats. What can we say about new trends on these segments? Mainly, that… New unscripted trends, 2021
The issue of the cost of sports rights took a prominent role among the various conclusions reached at the NextTV Sport Latin America conference held this month by Dataxis with participants from sports clubs, regional… NexTV Sport Latin America: The Battle for Rights Will Define the Broadcasting Future
Last February, just three months ago, we updated an earlier article about the fast changes being experienced by the pay television industry, from a Latin American viewpoint. There were several world markets where linear pay… Episode 2: the Contents War will get Nastier
By Fernando Moura, in São Paulo The enthusiasm and optimism of the major players in the Brazilian streaming market is evident, as they are all betting on double-digit growth in the coming years and evaluating,… The streaming market will continue to grow in double digits in Brazil
Italian PubcasterRai has set April 17thfor the worldwide premiere of Nefertine on RaiPlay. After that, the first 26 episodes will be also broadcast on the preschool Italian channel Rai Yoyo starting from May 10th. This… Rai to premier Nefertine, the first journalist of ancient Egypt
Conflict, struggles, and success in the life of a legendary animator is the main topic of NHK NEP’s brand-new documentary launched at Digital MIPTV: Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge(2x‘50 / ’72). Anime’s legendary Evangelion franchise… NHK-NEP launched Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge
With the launch of Börje Salming biopic as latest original series, NENT Group confirmed the intention of launching at least 40 new production this year. Filming of the series will begin in 2022 and will… NENT Group to premiere 40 original productions in 2021
NBCUniversal Formats has received the C21 International Format Award for Drive Thru-Okein the category of “Best Format Innovation in the Time of Covid”. The format has been sold to MENA and South Korea, so far.… NBCUniversal Formats’ Drive Thru-Oke recognized at C21 Awards
ITV Studios’ famous reality cooking show Hell’s Kitchen recently launched in Portugal on SIC with great ratings. The debut season scores so well, that SIC already ordered a second series. While in a competitive slot… ITV’s Hell’s Kitchengot strong ratings and S2 in SIC Portugal
Banijay Germany confirmedits brand-new label Banijay Live Artist Brand (BLAB), led by Managing Director Ingrid Langheld, with Daniel Durst joining the management from July 1. The new company will focus on the strategic promotion of… Banijay Live Artist Brand, a new label for Banijay Germany
All3Media International has signed its first format licence for idtv’s ratings-hit reality entertainment series The Traitors to VTM in Belgium orders a local adaptation. The network has commissioned this format, which brings together celebrity contestants… all3media International’s The Traitors commissioned by Belgium’s VTM
WildBrain boosted at MIPTV Digital 2021 its channel portfolio, in addition to its perception of the market. Katie Wilson, Vice-President, Channels & Curation, Wildbrain Television, talked in a interview during the market about the flagship… WildBrain Television: co-viewing content as core element on its content
French streaming service Salto, formed by media groupsFrance Télévisions, TF1 and M6,confirmed its launch on the country’s DTT platform next week, following theregulator CSAapproval this week. Broadband TV Report informed that the French joint venture… France: Salto to launch on DTT nationwide
Francisco Ramos, VP of Content for Latin America confirmed that Netflix will open offices in Bogota (Colombia) later this year. According to the executive, this action will allow the leading international streamer to be ‘closer’… Netflix will open new office in Colombia to produce +30 originals in 2021/2022
Agatha Christie’s Sven Hjerson, a crime drama series distributed by ZDF Enterpriseswas the premium series selected for this year’s MIPDrama 2021, becoming the big winner of the Coup de Cœur. Closing this year’s event, MIPTV… ZDF Enterprises’ Agatha Christie’s Sven Hjerson won the MIPDrama 2021
Sebastian Debertin, Head of Content Acquisition and Co-Productions at Ki.KA, leaded a interview at MIPTV Digital 2021, where the responsible for kids content arm of German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, commented some highlights and… Kids content arm’s KiKA at ARD/ZDF: we seek quality content on all levels
Studiocanal confirmed it has sold during Digital MIPTV the lavish crime drama franchise Paris Police 1900 (8x’60) to Sky Germany and a raft of international channelsincluding French-speaking Canada, Radio Canada; Amediateka Russia; RTP Portugal; NOVA… Studiocanal’sPolice 1900 sold to Sky Germany and worldwide
Digital Television Russia (DTR) Media Holding has closed key sales deals for two animated series with Chinese company Beijing Joy Culture Media Co., Ltd. and signed an agreement for the distribution of several projects in… DTR: three Russian animated series arrive in Europe and China
Tim Gerhartz has been promoted to the position of President & Managing Director, Red Arrow Studios International, the distribution arm of Red Arrow Studios. Previously SVP, Global Sales at Red Arrow Studios International, the executive… Red Arrow Studios International named Tim Gerhartz as President and MD
The annual event, taking place on May 17, will showcasethe NBCUniversal’s content and IP, buildt upon ONE21, which highlighted Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky’s joint strategy across broadband, aggregation, and streaming as well as the partnerships,… NBCUniversal, a reimagined 2021-22 upfront experience
