Iginio Straffi, Rainbow's founder and chairman, says that live action is a critical growth area for the company, with Rainbow acquiring a majority holding in Iven S.p.A., parent company of Italian producer Colorado Film.
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World Screen’s Anna Carugati to Lead “Power Shifts” Drama Panel
October 11, 2017
On Monday, October 16, during MIPCOM, World Screen’s Anna Carugati will lead the panel session Power Shifts: Who Will Take the Throne of Drama?, featuring executives from Endemol Shine, ITV Studios, A+E Networks and Beta Film.
Ransom Renewed for Season Two
October 11, 2017
The drama series Ransom has been renewed for a second season, which will air on CBS in the U.S. and Global in Canada.
Art Ninja Gets Season 4 on CBBC
October 11, 2017
CBBC in the U.K. has commissioned a fourth season of the factual-entertainment series Art Ninja.
Russian Drama Trotsky Being Launched by Eccho Rights
October 11, 2017
Eccho Rights is taking the new eight-part historical epic Trotsky out to the global market.
Banijay’s Yellow Bird Sets Up in the U.K.
October 11, 2017
Banijay Group has unveiled Yellow Bird Productions UK, which will focus on developing and creating original ideas with international appeal and a Scandi edge for the U.K. market.
MIPJunior Spotlight: Mondo TV Group
October 11, 2017
Based on the plush toy line from Aurora World, YooHoo & Friends, one of Mondo TV Group's highlights, follows five pals as they help endangered animals.
MIPJunior Spotlight: Genius Brands International
October 11, 2017
A pair of animated preschool series leads the slate that Genius Brands International brings to the market.
MIPJunior Spotlight: FUN Union
October 11, 2017
The edutainment show BabyRiki, from FUN Union, offers musical stories to teach cognitive and soft skills.
Orange, iflix Join Atrium TV’s “Commissioning Club”
October 11, 2017
Atrium TV, which is positioned as a drama "commissioning club," has revealed its first members, among them Orange (France), Deutsche Telekom (Germany) and iflix (Asia/MENA).