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CANNES: Celebrating 50 years of James Bond, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios has the new film Skyfall to present at MIPCOM. “James Bond has a massive and loyal following around the world, with over 23 major feature films,” says Chris Ottinger, the president of international television distribution and acquisitions at MGM Studios. …

CANNES: Multicom Entertainment Group is bringing a handful of first-run properties to MIPCOM. Among them, Lovemakers is a brand-new feature comedy, centered on a financially strapped dating agency in Budapest that is retained by a Russian “businessman.” For the younger set is Mask Masters, aimed at kids 7 to 14. …

CANNES: Top titles from the independent film distributor Osiris Entertainment include Hollywood Trash, Falling Overnight and Deer Crossing. “Hollywood Trash is a fun comedy with great star appearances such as William Baldwin, Daryl Hannah and Michael Madsen,” says Evan Crooke, the CEO of Osiris Entertainment. “Falling Overnight is a beautiful …

LOS ANGELES: BoPaul Media Worldwide, which is making its debut appearance at MIPCOM, is planning to upconvert selected classic films from its 1,000-title library into HD.  The company recently sold the upconverted HD version of Human Beast, from its Paul Naschy horror catalogue, to Medallion Media in Japan. Also included …

CANNES: Alongside tent-pole programs such as Weeds and Mad Men, Lionsgate has a slate of diverse new offerings for buyers at MIPCOM, including the new ABC drama Nashville starring Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere. Lionsgate is also offering shows that have already proven themselves. Anger Management just completed its initial ten-episode …

CANNES: MIPTV marked the first trip to Cannes for Mance Media, but this time around, at MIPCOM, the company will be showcasing an expanded slate.   Offerings include Cirque Berzerk, a two-hour circus special, featuring acrobatics, contortionists, burlesque dancers and fire-breathing clowns. Along with Cirque Berzerk, Mance Media is presenting Fit …

CANNES: Miramax is exhibiting at MIPCOM this week, offering up its deep library of Hollywood favorites and cult classics, including Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, Chicago, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2, Cold Mountain and Doubt. “While the quality of the Miramax film legacy resonates around the world, until recently many …

CANNES: GRB Entertainment is presenting Bloopers, Dick Clark Productions’ 2012 version of one of its biggest classics.   “Bloopers is one of the most anticipated series premiering in the U.S. this year,” says Gary Benz, the president and CEO of GRB Entertainment. Hostage: Do or Die was produced for Investigation Discovery in …

CANNES: Mission Pictures International has carved a niche for itself in the market as a leading supplier of high-quality family and faith-based entertainment.   The company is looking to continue its success in these genres by closing new sales for titles such as October Baby, a family drama film. The …

NEW YORK: BBC Worldwide America has firmed up a co-production agreement with Masterpiece in the U.S. for the drama The Paradise, set in the Victorian era, and the film The Lady Vanishes, an adaptation of the classic Hitchcock thriller.  The Paradise is set within Britain’s first department store, telling the …