Lionsgate & Disney On Board MIPDrama Pre-LA Screenings Showcase

PARIS: For the first time, Hollywood studios will provide a sneak peek of their new shows ahead of the May screenings as part of the MIPDrama Pre-LA Screenings Showcase.

The inaugural MIPDrama Pre-LA Screenings Showcase will take place on Tuesday, April 4, from 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais. Disney Media Distribution and Lionsgate are the first presenting partners.

The focus on new American series rounds out the second annual MIPDrama Screenings at MIPTV 2017. A spotlight on Latin America will take place on Monday, April 3, and will include a first-look at top new dramas from Telefe, Azteca, Caracol, Telemundo, RCN and TV Record, among others.

Mark Endemaño, the senior VP and general manager of Disney Media Distribution EMEA, commented: “Excitement is building for our new lineup of series, and to be able to share a sneak peek of this with the industry, as part of the first MIPDrama LA Screenings showcase, will just add to the buzz. We are looking forward to bringing a glimpse of some irresistible new stories from ABC Studios to Cannes soon.”

Peter Iacono, the president of international television and digital distribution at Lionsgate, commented, “We are delighted to be part of this inaugural event at MIPTV. We know that many of our clients who will be in Cannes are eager to have a first-look at our May Screenings lineup. It is particularly exciting to be able to debut our new series on the big screen in the legendary Grand Auditorium. We look forward to welcoming all our guests to this special presentation.”

Laurine Garaude, the director of the TV division at Reed MIDEM, which organizes MIPTV, said: “We are delighted to showcase for the first time at MIPTV a sneak preview of dramas from the U.S. studios prior to the LA Screenings. This will follow the MIPDrama Screenings Official Selection featuring new dramas from around the world, which will be viewed by top buyers on the Sunday before MIPTV.”