Peter Iacono

Managing Director, International TV

What are some of your top properties for MIPTV? 
Weeds – Emmy and Golden Globe winner, begins its highly anticipated 6th season, airing on Showtime this summer.
Mad Men – winner of four Golden Globes and 9 Emmys, returns for a 4th season this summer and releases its 3rd season DVD on March 26th.
Ricky Gervais – receiving high critical acclaim, currently airing in the states on HBO.
Blue Mountain State – a Spike original comedy, premiered to stellar ratings and was renewed early, after only four weeks for a 2nd season.
Crash – from the Producers of the Academy Award®-winning Best Motion Picture, Crash and a STARZ first original program, Crash the TV series, finished its 2nd season, embraced by critics worldwide

Why will these programs appeal to buyers?
The appeal is a trifecta of programs that are exceptionally well-written and award-winning, possess high production value, and translate universally, achieving consistent and unparalleled critical acclaim the world-over. Additionally, the breadth, depth, and strength of programming lends itself naturally, to anchoring any primetime schedule or branded block of programming that will continue to keep everybody talking.

What are your goals and expectations for MIPTV?
Embracing new beginning and continuing to provide Lionsgate’s clients with top-quality, top-rated, and top-performing programming – whether action, reality, MOW or high-impact dramas.