MIPTV Spotlight: Nippon TV

CANNES: The drama Mother, which Nippon TV is offering as a scripted format, follows an elementary-school teacher who runs off with a child from her class that she believes is being abused at home.

“Broadcast on Nippon TV in 2010, the series grabbed the attention of viewers due to the actresses’ powerful depiction of child abuse,” says Shigeko “Cindy” Chino, the senior director of international business development at Nippon TV. “Now reborn as one of the most tweeted about drama series in Turkey, Mother has become the talk of the international industry.”

Nippon TV is also showcasing Meet Me There, which seeks to reunite couples. Ghostwriter to the Rescue stars celebrities who have made a name for themselves for being funny, romantic or dramatic and asks them to script a special moment for someone else.

“Visit us at MIPTV to find your perfect match from our collection of even more new formats we are unveiling,” Chino says.