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UN to Offer Green Stories and Projects at MIPTV

April 5, 2008

NEW YORK, April 5: At MIPTV, the United Nations (UN) audiovisual family will offer green-themed documentaries and series to international broadcasters, led by the monthly magazine 21st Century, which is now airing on BBC World, RTVE and Zee TV. The …

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Bennett Media to Highlight MEN7 Digital at MIPTV

April 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, April 5: Bennett Media Worldwide is bringing to MIPTV its new high-definition television content package MEN7 Digital, which consists of more than 250 hours of men’s lifestyle programming. The package includes supporting editorial and marketing collateral, and is …

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Foothill Entertainment to Launch New MIPTV Lineup

April 5, 2008

CANNES, April 5: Santa Barbara-based Foothill Entertainment arrives at MIPTV with a slew of new kids’ programming, including the animated 13-episode series Zot the Dog, originally produced for ITV in the U.K. Adapted from Ivan Jones’ best-selling books, Zot the …

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Absolutely Independent Inks Deal to Represent GRB Series

April 5, 2008

CANNES, April 5: Absolutely Independent will represent the international format rights to GRB Entertainment’s series The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom. The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom, produced in the U.S. for TLC, gives stay-at-home moms who gave …

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Defiance Unveils Diverse MIPTV Slate

April 5, 2008

NEW YORK, April 5: Defiance Entertainment will be showcasing a lineup of reality series, sports highlights and documentary features, among others, at this year’s MIPTV. Headlining the slate is the third season of Amazing Adventures of a Nobody. The reality-based …

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Galleon to Present New Reality Talent Show at MIPTV

April 5, 2008

LONDON, April 5: Galleon Holdings will offer up to international buyers at MIPTV the first season of its multiplatform reality talent show Super Soccer Star, a co-production with China’s Guangdong TV Sports Channel and the U.K.’s Chelsea Football Club. The …

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Beyond to Showcase Factual Lineup at MIPTV

April 5, 2008

SYDNEY, April 5: Beyond Distribution is heading to MIPTV with a diverse blend of factual entertainment, headlined by the fighter pilot reality series Jetstream. The 8×1-hour Jetstream chronicles the white-knuckle adventures and trials of an elite group of Air Force …

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Singapore Pavilion to Launch Asian Factual Content at MIPTV

April 5, 2008

SINGAPORE, April 5: Led by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), a total of 17 Singaporean companies will be exhibiting at MIPTV under the Singapore Pavilion, which will highlight an extensive slate of Asian-themed factual titles. In the run …

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Canada Pavilion to Showcase 64 Companies at MIPTV

April 5, 2008

MONTREAL, April 5: At MIPTV next week, a total of 64 companies will exhibit under the Canada Pavilion, spearheaded by Telefilm Canada, marking the largest national pavilion at the market. Telefilm’s partners at MIPTV are British Columbia Film, the Ontario …

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Alchemy Reality Inks New Co-Pro, Representation Deals

April 5, 2008

LONDON, April 5: Alchemy Reality, Alchemy Television Group’s non-scripted division, has linked up with Hallock Healey Entertainment to develop and produce You Won!, a new daytime game show, and has also agreed to represent three game-show formats from Ireland’s Green …