MIPCOM Cannes wrapped its 2025 edition this week with organizers hailing a “tipping point” moment for the global television industry, as the creator economy and digital-first talent moved to the […]
Mattel Studios Boss Robbie Brenner Talks ‘Masters of the Universe,’ ‘Polly Pocket’ and ‘Magic 8 Ball’ at MIPCOM: “‘Barbie’ Blew the Doors Open for Us”
Hot off the main stage at MIPCOM, Mattel Studios President Robbie Brenner caught up with The Hollywood Reporter about the company’s epic slate. Mattel’s upcoming projects include a Polly Pocket […]
MIPCOM: Electric Entertainment Sets Co-Production Adaptation of YA Book Series ‘Secret Mission’
L.A.-based production company Electric Entertainment will produce Dana Elazar-Halevi’s best-selling young adult book series Secret Mission for TV. Electric unveiled the news out of MIPCOM on Tuesday with the Co-Production […]
MIPCOM Deal Wrap: Lionsgate, Banijay, Cineflix Ink Intl. Sales for Factual Formats
Lionsgate has kicked off MIPCOM Cannes with a string of early international deals for its unscripted and factual formats slate. The company announced multiple international sales for unscripted titles, including […]
YouTube Takes MIPCOM: EMEA Chief Pedro Pina and BBC Studios’ Jasmine Dawson Say It’s All About “Feeding Fandom”
YouTube has arrived on the Croisette. For the first time in the company’s 20-year history, the content behemoth — owned by Google — has come to MIPCOM and used its first keynote […]
MIPCOM Deal Wrap: ‘Sunny Nights,’ ‘A Party to Die for’ Score Sales
Turmoil and disruption in the traditional television business, from the new dominance of YouTube and streaming platforms to the rise of AI, will dominate conversations at the international TV confab […]
Johannes Jensen on Co-Leading Banijay’s Scripted Charge: “We Want Bold New Stories”
Johannes Jensen knows a thing or two about the laws of the TV jungle. After all, started his industry career in 1992 as a freelancer at Swedish production firm Strix […]
MIPCOM: Spain’s Secuoya Studios to Receive Sustainability Award
Secuoya Studios will receive the 2025 MIP SDG Award at MIPCOM Cannes in recognition of its sustainable production program. The award, presented in association with the United Nations, acknowledges companies […]
MIPCOM: ‘Ku’Damm 77’ to Celebrate World Premiere at Cannes Market
Ku’damm 77, the latest installment in the long-running hit German period drama series, will have its world premiere at this year’s international TV trade fair MIPCOM, which runs Oct. 13–16. […]