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I - CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 4 Media Mastermind Keynotes & Personalities of the Year Turkey, Country of Honour 2015 Reshaping the Content Game… Into the Stream 4K ULTRA HD Industry Spotlight
II – MIP SCREENINGS 14 World Premiere TV Screenings International Drama Screenings Other screenings
III – THOUGHT LEADERSHIP EVENTS & SPECIAL EVENTS 18 Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch, OTT &Global TV Channel Strategy Summit, Opening Party, Red Carpet, Gala Dinner Press Events
IV – STARS & VIPS 20
2 INTRODUCTION
MIPCOM is the year’s most anticipated global market for entertainment content across all platforms. Each October, the industry’s major players converge in Cannes to turn every moment into an opportunity, transforming four days of meetings, screenings and conferences into deals, from blockbuster programming to groundbreaking partnerships.
A NEW CREATIVE EXCELLENCE The television paradigm is dramatically changing as content providers need to offer premium content, first class storytelling and enhanced viewing experiences. They need to renew the business by reshaping the content game and by diving into the stream. Through its world class conference and event programme, MIPCOM offers the global media industry the hottest entertainment trends focusing on this new creative excellence. MIPCOM 2015 will help you gain insight on the latest challenges that the industry is facing. All the key players and their latest innovations will be part of our rich programme built around: A New Creative Excellence. The MIPCOM programme includes the Media Mastermind Keynote Series, World Premiere TV Screenings and international screenings, conferences, matchmaking and networking events.
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The potential of live social video streaming is currently one of the most discussed topics within the tech, television and social networking industry. Streaming apps Meerkat and Periscope are starting to have a significant impact on TV broadcasters' coverage of live events – while also raising questions surrounding piracy and copyright issues. In this exclusive whitepaper, Vast Media has selected 16 social extensions created by broadcasters to illustrate live video streaming initiatives on both Meerkat and Periscope.
SUCCESS STORIES START AT MIP! In just a few years, Global Agency has become one of the fastest-growing distributors in the TV industry. Discover how its CEO Izzet Pinto used MIPCOM & MIPTV to become one of the leading distributor in the world who exports programs in more than 100 countries. Exclusive interview of Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency 3 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS MEDIA MASTERMIND KEYNOTES
. MIKE HOPKINS, CEO, Hulu MARK GORDON . JIM PACKER, President of Worldwide CEO Television & Digital Distribution, The Mark Gordon Company Lionsgate Award-winning film and television producer,
Jim Packer and Mike Hopkins will hold a keynote conversation. The With more than 100 projects to his credit, Mark Gordon is one of conversation, structured as a fireside chat, will cover Hulu’s rapid Hollywood’s most prolific producers. His television slate includes growth in the U.S., the changing distribution landscape for digital “Grey’s Anatomy” ,“Criminal Minds” and “Ray Donovan. As a film programmes in the U.S., the future of television and the continued producer, Gordon’s upcoming projects include “Steve Jobs” and evolution of content. “Arms and the Dude”. Past films include “Saving Private Ryan”, “2012”, “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Speed”, “Source Code… Monday 5 October – 12.10 Tuesday 6 October – 11.00 SOPHIE TURNER-LAING CEO . DAVID NEVINS, President, Showtime Endemol Shine Group Networks Inc. . ARMANDO NUNEZ, President & CEO, Sophie Turner-Laing will take the stage for the first CBS Global Distribution Group time since her appointment as head of the newly-formed global content creator, producer and distributor. David Nevins and Armando Nuñez will discuss the expansion of the SHOWTIME brand internationally, and the rising demand for Monday 5 October – 16.30 SHOWTIME’s premium content on multiple-platforms around the world. They’ll also talk about how SHOWTIME continues to attract ADAM CROZIER world-class talent, both in front of and behind the camera, as well Chief Executive as their highly-anticipated, upcoming series “Billions” and “Twin ITV Peaks”. Tuesday 6 October – 16.00 Crozier will discuss ITV‘s strategy to build an international content business, including the creative renewal of ITV Studios and ITV’s international expansion in key markets including America, where it is now the largest independent producer of non-scripted programmes. Monday 5 October – 17.10 4 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS MEDIA MASTERMIND KEYNOTES
“OUTCAST” KEYNOTE SESSION: . RUDY TANOESOEDIBJO, President . DAVID ALPERT, Executive Producer “Outcast” and Director, PT PMNC Sky Vision “Walking Dead” . NADAV PALTI, CEO & President, Dori . PATRICK FUGIT, Lead cast “Outcast” Media Group (DMG) . SHARON TAL YGUADO, Executive Producer, Head of Fox International Studios and EVP Global Scripted Rudy Tanoesoedibjo and Nadav Palti will deliver a joint keynote. Entertainment, Fox International Channels They will discuss the opportunities, challenges and future of content and media platforms in Asia, especially in Indonesia which “Outcast” is the new drama series from Robert Kirkman has the fourth largest population in the world and has become the (creator of “The Walking Dead”) and the first series new rising media market in Asia. produced by Fox International Studios. Patrick Fugit joined by Sharon Tal Yguado and David Alpert will Tuesday 6 October – 16.40 discuss the creative process behind comics-to-TV adaptation and the studio’s strategy to bring “Outcast” to a global audience in the biggest way possible. Tuesday 6 October – 11.40
“WAR AND PEACE” KEYNOTE SESSION: MIPCOM will welcome a high-profile keynote panel to discuss the business strategy and creative process behind . ANDREW DAVIES, Screenwriter the BBC’s epic TV adaptation of “War and Peace”. The . BEN DONALD, Executive Producer, International Drama, BBC Worldwide panelists will provide an insight into what is involved in . TUPPENCE MIDDLETON, Cast Member bringing a literary masterpiece to the television screen . FAITH PENHALE, Head of Drama, BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Wales for a new generation, from financing to making event . STEPHEN REA, Cast Member television for a modern audience. . SIMON VAUGHAN, CEO, Lookout Point Tuesday 6 October – 12.30 . HARVEY WEINSTEIN, Co-chairman, The Weinstein Company
5 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INTO THE STREAM KEYNOTES
. JIMMY MAYMANN, EVP & President, DERMOT MCCORMACK AOL Content & Consumer Brands, President of Video & AOL Studios former CEO of The Huffington Post AOL . SHAHRZAD RAFATI, Founder & CEO, BroadbandTV As digital media continues to grow and evolve, it’s easy to tout the end of traditional television as we know it. Dermot Together, Jimmy Maymann and Shahrzad Rafati will share their McCormack will argue that OTT will not devour traditional, but thoughts on the future of online consumption including evolving instead evolve alongside it to create an even more engaging formats, distribution models, monetization, diversification and experience for viewers, creators, and brands alike. building whole ecosystems around content online. Wednesday 7 October – 16.30 Monday 5 October – 10.45
GEORGE STROMPOLOS NICOLA MENDELSOHN Founder & CEO Vice President EMEA Fullscreen Facebook
George Strompolos will share how the massive The migration from desktop to mobile has led to a multichannel network built to empower the next generation of seismic shift in the way that people around the world connect with content creators rapidly evolved into a global media company. each other. Nicola Mendelsohn will share her vision for an immersive, visual-based digital world that makes communications Monday 5 October – 11.30 easier and requires marketers and content creators to make sure they are keeping pace. JB PERRETTE Wednesday 7 October – 15.45 President Discovery Networks International
As media companies faces an increasingly fragmented viewing environment, JB Perette will discuss how Discovery – one of the biggest media players - is tackling the future and redefining its business model 30 years on.
Tuesday 6 October – 17.10 6 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS MIPCOM PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR KEYNOTES
Gary Newman & Dana Walden Co-Chairmen and CEOs Fox Television Group
Dana Walden and Gary Newman has been named as MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year – the first time that two industry leaders have jointly received the award since its creation in 1989.
Walden and Newman will be honoured at a gala dinner for international executives to be held at the InterContinental Carlton Cannes on Wednesday 7 October.
Newman and Walden were named Presidents of 20th Century Fox Television in 1999, and in the 15 years since, have grown the company into a Launched in 1989 to recognize outstanding career powerhouse content provider which has dominated the awards races, achievements in television, the MIPCOM Personality of reimagined the boundaries of television storytelling and broken new the Year award has paid tribute to 21 iconic names business models which have been adopted the industry over. including Ted Turner, Summer Redstone, Pierre In July 2014, the two were named Chairman and CEOs of the Fox Television Lescure, Gerhard Zeiler, Anne Sweeney, Jeffrey Group, which added the Fox network to their portfolio. Katzenberg and Simon Cowell. KEYNOTE SESSION: Wednesday 7 October - 14.30 Grand Auditorium
7 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TURKEY, COUNTRY OF HONOUR
Turkey is MIPCOM 2015’s Country of Honour.
MIPCOM 2015 will shine a spotlight on Turkey’s rich media & entertainment industry and offer the opportunity for the world to meet and do business with the largest delegation of Turkish TV executives ever.
Facts & Figures: With a population of more than 76 million, Turkey has a strong domestic market for TV content. Its high-quality output covers all genres including drama, feature films, documentaries and animation. In recent years, the country has become a fresh source for adaptable formats. At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey also acts as valuable production hub, offering quality technical structure. Exporting $200 million worth of television series to 75 countries, the Turkish media industry is marked by its motivation to expand towards new formats. The Turkish television industry is now a growing market, and stands as a high-quality content supplier, leading towards being a top player in the world’s media market. While Turkey’s strongest content is based on drama, Turkish television programmes also include awarded movies, original documentary films, game and talk show formats and animation.
FEATURED SPEAKERS: CONFERENCES & EVENTS PROGRAMME: . Idil Belli, General Manager, Sera Film Services Monday 5 October: . Tuba Büyüküstün, Actress - Turkey: Market overview . Kerem Çatay, CEO, Ay Yapim - MegaSession: Dialogue with the Americas . Kerem Deren, Writer, Founding Partner, Writer's Room / Yazi Odasi - Fresh TV From Turkey . Pelin Diştaş Yaşaroğlu, General Manager, Kanal D Tuesday 6 October: . Halit Ergenç, Actor - Matchmaking with Turkish producers . Jamie Lynn, EVP, Head of Sales & Distribution, EMEA, - Turkish public TV in focus FremantleMedia International - Turkey: Home of “Dizi” Content . Kim Moses, Producer, Sander / Moses Productions - The Power of Unscripted: Superpanel . Can Okan, CEO / President, ITV INTER MEDIA . Izzet Pinto, CEO, Global Agency HOME OF CONTENT PANELS: . Hilal Saral, Director, Ay Yapım - Heroes of content: Meet the Turkish film musicians . Timur Savcı, CEO & President , Tims productions - Heroines of content: Meet Turkish women Screenwriters . Juan Vicente, Director International Content, Megavision - The present and future of Turkish animation . Marina Williams, COO, International Operations, Endemol Shine - A round table on Co and Line production in Group, UK Turkey 8 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS RESHAPING THE CONTENT GAME…
From iconic classics to the vanguard of modern drama and outstanding blue-chip documentaries, RESHAPING THE CONTENT GAME will feature key executives sharing their vision on how to stand out from the crowd and make a difference.
- Acquisition Superpanel: What do buyers want? Presenttng the World Screen Content Trendsetter Award) Discover emerging trends for the year to come and hear from key members of the buyers’ international community sharing their plans on their acquisition strategies and aspirations.
- The Blue-Chip Legacy: Aspirational MegaSession A unique showcase of some of the most spectacular awe-inspiring and most anticipated documentaries. In a series of keynote presentations, some of the most influential commissioners and producers discuss how to reinvent the genre, with both new techniques ands dramatic storytelling. Featuring Liz Dolan, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Fox International Channels; Anthony Geffen, CEO & Creative Director, Atlantic Productions; Nathalie Humphreys, Controller, Factual & Daytime Production, BBC Television, BBC
- Social Responsibility – Media’s Role in Creating and Provoking Global Change Featuring Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Photographer, Film Director & President, GoodPlanet Foundation, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Academy Award & Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Pakistan, and Fabrice Puchault, Head of France 2’s Documentary Unit, France Televisons.
- Novel adaptations: The road to success? What adaptations from novels have recently succeeded internationally? Leading broadcasters and producers unveil their strategies to spot and acquire iconic brands to make high-end drama resonating to global audiences.
- European drama: One step beyond Producers and broadcasters unveil their strategy to reshape the European drama game.
- Media support to TV series: How to boost European Cooperation? By Creative Europe MEDIA How to boost cooperation between European broadcasters, producers and sales agents and the possible future direction of TV support under Creative Europe MEDIA-2020.
- The allure of escapism: Engaging millennials - by Canada Media Fund & Telefilm Canada Creating escapist sci-fi worlds that appeal to millennials and other fans. 9 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS … INTO THE STREAM
Into The Stream is a brand new conference programme exploring the changing global video ecosystem and content distribution strategies across every platform.
This programme will create a space for cable and satellite, OTT (over-the-top) and streaming services, channels and leading media groups to meet, and provide a forum dedicated to territorial expansion and digital transformation.
Presented in partnership with Striim.in, Magine, PWC, Globecast and EbonyLife, the programme will have three verticals:
OTT & DIGITAL CHANNEL DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Explore the digital transformation of traditional broadcasting groups, showcasing best-in-class OTT & direct-to-customer offerings and digital programming strategies. . View from over-the-top Drawing an exclusive data taken from the 2015 Global Entertainment and Media Outlook, PwC presents research offering insight into the new OTT landscape. . Broadcast: Simple as an app How different broadcasters are approaching the OTT journey makes compelling listening. . The new disrupters Hear from new streaming platforms and established digital companies moving into content streaming and disrupting the global video ecosystem. . Content ownership – Global freedom for creation, distribution & marketing Owning the rights to the content is critical to create a consistent proposition on multiple markets and on multiple platforms.
Featuring : Matt Baxter, Global Head of Original Content, Spotify, Ziba Kaboli-Gerbrands, Director, Content Acquisition, Roku, and Hannes Heyelmann, SVP, MD, Central and Eastern Europe,, Turner Broascasting System
10 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS … INTO THE STREAM
OTT & GLOBAL TV CHANNEL STRATEGY SUMMIT – Wednesday 7 October – Majestic Hotel - By invitation (Supported by Magine TV & PwC) A closed-door event aimed at facilitating high-level networking between multiservice operators, OTT, platforms, channels, streaming services and leading media groups. This summit will discuss the new paradigms behind content access strategies and their impact on existing business models. Featuring : . Eric Berger, EVP Digital Networks, Sony Pictures Television and General Manager, Crackle . Ambuj Goyal, CEO, Magine TV . John Penney, Chief Strategy Officer, Starz . Tom Ryan, CEO and co-founder, Pluto TV . Hans Van Rijn, VP, Digital Media & Business Development, Discovery Networks International . Filmon Zerai, Managing Director / COO, Maxdome
CARRIAGE DEALS FORUM: CHANNELS EVERYWHERE – Tuesday 6 October
A full-day programme focusing on territorial expansion tactics that will examine the latest channel launches and new offerings from the world’s leading delivery platforms. The carriage deal Forum will include showcases of channels and platforms, workshops on territorial expansion tactics and pre-arranged matchmaking meetings with platforms. - Carriage Deals: Map of opportunities - Territorial expansions: Channels, platforms & OTT show & tell
11 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 4K ULTRA HD
View breathtaking footage and learn how to anticipate the 2016 mass-market deployment in a series of conferences and screenings at MIPCOM.
- 4K Ultra HD TV welcome address - Japan readies for 4K Ultra HD - India adopts 4K Ultra HD - MIPCOM 4K Ultra HD Keynote: Dr. Hans Hoffmann, Head of Media Fundamentals and Production Technology, EBU - The programme makers in 4K Ultra HD - The 4K Ultra HD specialists - HDR (High Dynamic Range) focus: Discover HDR - HDR (High Dynamic Range) focus: The HDR proof is in the image - Insight: A spectacular new 4K Ultra HD channel launch - 4K Ultra HD special screenings: Blue Ant Media and SPI International - 4K Ultra HD and factual output - OTT and 4K Ultra HD - The best of 4K Ultra HD
12 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
SATISFYING THE TV AUDIENCES OF TOMORROW: THE CONSUMERLAB FINDINGS Monday 5 October
RESHAPING THE KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM LANDSCAPE presented by Escapade Media Monday 5 October
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MUSIC RIGHTS (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK) Presented by Sacem Tuesday 6 October
TV X TWITTER: MEDIA AT THE SPEED OF #NOW presented by Twitter Tuesday 6 October
FROM PLAYGROUNDS TO GALAXIES FAR, FAR AWAY – ABU DHABI CONTENT EVOLUTION presented by TwoFour54 Wednesday 7 October
WHY ENGAGED COMMUNITIES MATTER MORE THAN EVER IN A MOBILE FIRST WORLD presented by Victorious Wednesday 7 October
MIPCANCUN: PASSION FOR TV PROGRAMMING IN LATIN AMERICA Wednesday 7 October
FACEBOOK WORKSHOP: Best Practices for Driving Real-Time Engagement and Audience Participation with Facebook’s New Media Solutions Tools presented by Facebook Thursday 8 October
13 MIP SCREENINGS WORLD PREMIERE TV SCREENINGS
MIPCOM OPENING NIGHT WORLD PREMIERE TV SCREENING “THE LAST PANTHERS” From Sky Atlantic and CANAL+, distributed by Sky Vision and STUDIOCANAL Monday 5 October – 18.30 – Grand Auditorium The new event series from Sky Atlantic and CANAL+ is a gripping six-part crime drama starring two-time Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton, French Cesar winner Tahar Rahim, Goran Bogdan and the multi-award-winning actor John Hurt. Worldwide distribution of the series is being handled by STUDIOCANAL and Sky Vision.
‘The Last Panthers’ is based on an idea by French journalist Jérome Pierrat, and is co-created and written by Jack Thorne (‘Skins’, ‘This is England’). The series is directed by Johan Renck (‘Bloodline’, ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘The Walking Dead’) and is a co-production between Sky Atlantic in the UK and France’s CANAL+, produced by French Company Haut et Court TV and UK company Warps Films. Watch the trailer here. The world exclusive screening will take place in the presence of key cast and the director and writer of the series which will participate in a Q&A session beginning at 18.30. The talent will then appear on the MIPCOM Opening red carpet.
WORLD PREMIERE TV SCREENING “THE X-FILES” Presented by 20th Century Fox Television Distribution Tuesday 6 October – 18.30 – Grand Auditorium Thirteen years after the last episode, the supernatural phenomenon “The X-Files” is back. The 6-episode event series reunites creator/executive producer Chris Carter with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who re-inhabit their roles as iconic Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Chris Carter will participate in a Q&A session after the Screening. 14 MIP SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL DRAMA SCREENINGS
A unique and exclusive opportunity to discover the most creative new shows from leading international entertainment companies.
MIPCOM PRE-OPENING SCREENING “THE ART OF MORE” By Sony Pictures Television Sunday 4 October – 18.30 – Grand Auditorium – open to all Sony Pictures Television’s OTT streaming service, Crackle, premiers its highly-anticipated new one- hour drama “The Art of More” starring Dennis Quaid, Kate Bosworth and Christian Cooke. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the actors, the executive producers and Eric Berger, EVP of digital networks and general manager of Crackle.
“THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE” By Starz Monday 5 October – 9.00 – Auditorium K - By invitation This 13-part scripted anthology series has been written and directed by independent filmmakers Lodge Kerrigan and Amy Seimetz. Starring Riley Keough (“Mad Max: Fury Road”, “Magic Mike”, “The Runaways”), the series comes from Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Steven Soderbergh, and explores a world where love has a price. Produced by Transactional Pictures, The Girlfriend Experience is inspired by Steven Soderbergh’s 2009 Magnolia Pictures film of the same title.
“THE FRANKENSTEIN CHRONICLES” By Endemol Shine Group Monday 5 October – 11.00 – Auditorium K - By invitation “The Frankenstein Chronicles” was created by Emmy-nominated director and writer Benjamin Ross (“The Young Poisoner’s Handbook”) and writer Barry Langford (“Torte Bluma”). The series stars Sean Bean (“Game of Thrones”), Anna Maxwell Martin (“The Bletchley Circle”) and Charlie Creed Miles (“Ripper Street”). Set in 19th century London, the series toplines Bean as John Marlott, a police inspector who investigate the horrific murder of a child, which propels him into the dark corners of Georgian London, an underworld of prostitution, drug smuggling, bodysnatching, murder for profit and other vices. 15 MIP SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL DRAMA SCREENINGS
“MERCY STREET” By Electric Entertainment Monday 5 October – 14.30 – Auditorium K – By invitation “Mercy Street” follows the lives of two volunteers nurses on opposing sides of the war – Mary Phinney and Emma Green. Inspired by memoirs and letters from real doctors and volunteer nurses, the drama explores the expanding boundaries of medicine and those valiantly struggling to save lives. With Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“The Returned”), Josh Radnor (“How I met your mother”), Gary Cole (“Veep”), Peter Gerety (“Prime Suspect”) and Norbert Leo Butz (“Bloodline”). Executive produced by Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Lisa Q. Wolfinfger and David Zabel.
“SHADOWHUNTERS” By Constantin Film Tuesday 6 October – 16.00 – Auditorium K Based on Cassandra Clare’s best selling novels, “Shadowhunters” follows Clary Fray, who discovers on her 18th birthday that she comes from a long line of Shadowhunters – humans born with angelic blood who protect humanity from demons.
SHOWTIME® SERIES “BILLIONS” Presented by CBS Studios International Tuesday 6 October – 9.00 – Grand Auditorium Starring Emmy and Golden Globe® winners Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, “Billions” is a bold, contemporary drama that melds the worlds of ultra-wealth, influence and corruption as personified in two highly ambitious opposing figures: hard-charging, blue blooded, politically-connected U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti) and brilliant, calculating, blue-collar billionaire hedge fund king, Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod (Lewis). Created, written and executive produced by Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin, the 12-episode series is scheduled to bow on SHOWTIME on January 2016 in the U.S.
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FRESH TV FORMATS Monday 5 October – 13.10 – Grand Auditorium MIPCOM’s exclusive rendez vous featuring the most talked-about formats on the planet in the October edition of Virginia Mouseler’s anticipated showcase.
FRESH TV FICTION Wednesday 7 October – 13.15 – Grand Auditorium Screen the latest in fiction programming in this exclusive session, where Virginia Mouseler presents top drama from around the world.
FRESH TV FROM TURKEY Monday 5 October – 10.45 – Auditorium A
Presented by Virginia Mouseler, CEO, The Wit (the leading agency specialized in research and information on TV programmes worldwide)
“HUMAN, THE MOVIE” Wednesday 7 October – 12.15 – Auditorium A “Human” is a moving portrait of human beings today. Based on 2,000 interviews of men and women from all walks of life and on exclusive aerial images, recorded and shot in more than 70 countries. “Human” is the first feature film led by two foundations: the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation and the GoodPlanet Foundation.
17 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP EVENTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
WOMEN IN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT POWER LUNCH – Monday 5 October – 12.30 - Majestic Hotel – By invitation In partnership with Lifetime Networks – Media partner: The Hollywood Reporter A MIPCOM thought leadership and networking event for the world’s most influential women shaping the future of TV and entertainment. Speakers: . Danielle Carrig, Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Lifetime . Pelin Diştaş Yaşaroğlu, General Manager, Kanal D . Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Academy Award and Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Pakistan . Sarah Phelps, Writer and Executive producer “And Then There Were None” . Vivian Yin, CEO, FremantleMedia China
TURKISH DRAMA LUNCH - Tuesday 6 October – Carlton Hotel – By invitation Co-hosted by ATV
OTT & GLOBAL TV CHANNEL STRATEGY SUMMIT - Wednesday 7 October – Majestic Hotel – By invitation Sponsored by Magine & PwC More information here
MIPCOM OPENING PARTY AND RED CARPET Co –hosted by TRT - Turkey Monday 5 October – 19.30 – Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez
The MIPCOM Opening Party is open to all MIPCOM delegates. The red carpet will be rolled out in front of the Martinez to welcome the stars and VIP guests at the MIPCOM Opening Cocktail from 19.30.
PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR GALA DINNER Wednesday 7 October – 19.30 – Carlton Hotel – By invitation Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Co-Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group, has been named as MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year. They will be honoured at a gala dinner for international executives to be held at the InterContinental Carlton Cannes on Wednesday 7 October. 18 PRESS EVENTS
PRESS CONFERENCE BETA FILM – Sunday 4 October – 18.30 - JW Mariott /Salon Renoir – La Croisette BETA FILM & Jan Mojto press conference with exclusive promos of the high-end drama productions « The Same Sky », « Maximilian » and « Winnetou ».
MIPCOM 2015 WELCOME PRESS BREAKFAST – Monday 5 October – 8.30 - Press & News Hub – Blue Lounge In presence of Laurine Garaude, Television Division Director, Reed MIDEM, and Turkey (MIPCOM 2015 Country of Honour) representatives.
PRESS CONFERENCE “THE LAST PANTHERS” (Sky Atlantic and CANAL+) – Monday 5 October – 10.00 - Press & News Hub – Blue Lounge More information to come
PRESS CONFERENCE TELEMUNDO INTERNACIONAL – Monday 5 October – 11.00 - Auditorium H – Palais 3 Press Announcement
PRESS CONFERENCE EMMYS – Monday 5 October – 12.00 - Matchmaking Lounge (Verriere Californie – Palais 5) International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences press conference: 43rd International Emmy® Awards Nominee Announcement
PRESS CONFERENCE “ZORRO THE CHRONICLES” (Cyber Group Studios) – Monday 5 October – 15.00 - Press & News Hub – Blue Lounge More information to come
MIPCOM OPENING PARTY RED CARPET– Monday 5 October – 19.30 - Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez In presence of international series talent attending MIPCOM.
PRESS BREAKFAST SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL & POLAND’S TVN – Wednesday 7 October – 9.00 – P4.C20 – By invitation The acquisition of TVN marks an important step forward in Scripps Networks Interactive’s international expansion strategy in one of the most important markets in Central Europe.
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STARS ATTENDING MIPCOM
“THE LAST PANTHERS” “THE ART OF MORE” By Sky Atlantic and CANAL+ By Sony Pictures Television (MIPCOM Opening Night World Premiere TV Screening) Dennis Quaid, Actor (“The Day After Samantha Morton, two-time Academy Award Tomorrow”, “Vantage Point”, “Frequency”) nominee (“Minority Report”, “Longford”, “Sweet and Lowdown”) Kate Bosworth, Actress (“Superman Returns”, Tahar Rahim, César Award winner (“A “Still Alice”, “Blue Crush”) prophet”, “The Past”) Goran Bogdan, Actor (“We Will Be The World Christian Cooke, Actor (“Magic City”) Champion”, “Na terapiji”, “Broj 55”)
“CLEVERMAN” “WAR AND PEACE” By Red Arrow International By BBC Worldwide Iain Glen , Actor (“Game of Thrones”) Stephen Rea, Actor (“The Honourable Woman”, “Underworld: Awakening”, “V for Vendetta”) Tuppence Middleton, Actress (“The Imitation “OUTCAST” Game”, “Spooks: The Greater Good”) By Fox International Channels Patrick Fugit , Actor (“Gone Girl”, “We Bought a “SOUNDBREAKING” Zoo”, “Almost Famous”) By FremantleMedia International Ben Harper, Grammy Award winning singer, “THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE” composer, actor By Starz Riley Keough, Actress (“Mad Max: Fury Road”, “Magic Mike”, “The Runaways”)
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STARS ATTENDING MIPCOM
“THE FIVE” “REAL ROB” By STUDIOCANAL By Tricon Films & Television Tom Cullen, Actor (“The Last Days on Mars”, Rob Schneider, Actor, producer and co-writer “Week-End”, “Downtown Abbey”) (“Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo”, "50 First Dates”, “The Hot Chick”) O-T Fagbenle, Actor (“Double Wedding”, “Breaking and Entering”) “TRACEY ULLMAN’S SHOW” Lee Ingleby, Actor (“Harry Potter and the By DRG Prisoner of Azkaban”, “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”) Tracey Ullman, Actress/comedian, writer, creator, Golden Globe, Emmy and BATFA Sarah Solemani, Actress (“All that way for Award winner (“Small Time Crooks”, Into the Love”, “Bad Education”, “Him and Her”) Woods”)
“HAP AND LEONARD” TURKEY COUNTRY OF HONOUR By Entertainment One (eOne) Kivanç Tatlitug, Actor (known as The Brad Pitt of Turkey) James Purefoy, Actor (“Solomon Kane”, “John Carter”, “A Knight’s Tale”) Tuba Buyukustun, Actress Wilma Elles, Actress Nur Fettahoglu, Actress “INTO THE BADLANDS” Engin Altan Düzyatan, Actor By Entertainment One (eOne) Halit Ergenc, Actor Daniel Wu, Actor (“Night Corridor”, “Europa Hulya Avsar, Actress Report”) Beren Saat Dogulu, Actor
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CREATIVES ATTENDING MIPCOM OTHER PERSONALITIES
“THE LAST PANTHERS” Mark Gordon, award-winning film and television By Sky Atlantic and CANAL+ producer (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Criminal Minds”, (MIPCOM Opening Night World Premiere TV Screening) “Saving Private Ryan”, “2012”…) Director: Johan Renck (“Bloodline”, ”Breaking Bad”, Sarah Phelps, writer and executive producer (“And “The Walking Dead”) Then There Were None”, “East Enders”…) Writer and co-creator: Jack Thorne (”Skins”, “This is England”) Journalist and co-creator: Jérome Pierrat “TOP GEAR” By BBC Worldwide “THE X-FILES” By 20th Century Fox Television Distribution Chris Evans, Actor, producer, presenter (World Premiere TV Screening) Creator/executive producer: Chris Carter “SIMPLY NIGELLA” “THE FIVE” By Fremantle Media International By STUDIOCANAL Nigella Lawson, producer, presenter, gourmet and Writer: Danny Brocklehurst (BAFTA and Emmy Award food writer winning writer ”The Driver”, “Ordinary Lies”) Producer: Nicola Shindler “CHEF IN YOUR EAR” By Warner Bros “WAR AND PEACE” By BBC Worldwide Ricardo Larrivée, Canada’s one and only celebrity chef; TV personality, author, entrepreneur Writer: Andrew Davies (”House of Cards”, “Bridget Jones's Diary”, “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason”) Producer: Ben Donald (”Death in Paradise”, “Wolf Hall”) Executive producer: Harvey Weinstein
“OUTCAST” By Fox International Channels 22 Executive producer: David Alpert (“The Walking Dead”) Impossible d’afficher l’image. CONTENT
INTRODUCTION 23
I – CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 24
MIPJunior Keynotes Conference programme overview MIPJunior International Pitch
II – MIPJUNIOR SCREENINGS 28
World Premiere TV Screening Other Screenings
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MIPJunior is the leading showcase for kids programming, uniting the world’s most influential buyers, sellers and producers the weekend before MIPCOM.
Over two days, these influential players, along with publishers and licensing executives, present, discover and screen the very latest content, giving them the edge on concluding deals at MIPCOM.
With over 550 buyers from 50+ countries attending to screen 1,300 titles, MIPJunior is the biggest international digital screening venue for kids content. Participants can screen the latest content via the MIPJunior Screenings Library.
MIPJUNIOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
Read the MIPjunior exclusive white paper by IHS Technology: "Children's on Demand Content Comes of Age"
With ownership of internet-connected devices like tablet computers, smartphones and games consoles on the rise, linear TV viewing by the children is in decline in many countries. Pay TV operators and over-the-top subscription services are increasingly targeting this tech-friendly audience. This exclusive white paper from IHS asks: is the age of linear children's TV at an end?
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Impossible d’afficher l’image. STEPHEN J. DAVIS Impossible d’afficher l’image. . RUSSELL HINCKS Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer Content President, Nickleodeon Hasbro Inc. . DAN SCHNEIDER Renowned hit –maker
Hasbro Studios President, Stephen J. Davis will explore brand Russell Hicks and Dan Schneider will discuss how to attract and activation strategies best practices and multi-platform delivery retain kids’ attention amid more choices than ever, what gives a strategies to engage kids and families. Hear a visionary overview programme the potential to be a global phenomenon and how of the kids market in the digital age outlined by Hasbro’s Nickleodeopn and Schneider have effectively tapped into the comprehensive 360 degree entertainment and licensing strategy youth culture zeitgeist for more than 20 years. and discover how building a global TV brand goes far beyond TV. Sunday 4 October – 11.45 Saturday 3 October – 16.45
Impossible d’afficher l’image. MALIK DUCARD Global Head of Family and Learning YouTube
Malik Ducard will talk about new opportunities for producers and creators to engage kids and families like never before.
Sunday 4 October – 16.00
25 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
On-demand and streaming platforms are transforming the kids’ TV business. Iconic characters, compelling stories and digital investments are essential to reach audiences on multiple platforms. In a crowded multiplatform ecosystem, what are the challenges facing kids programming? Where are the opportunities? What are the best brand strategies to engage audiences?
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: Trends & buyers sessions: . View from the top: What do buyers want? Followed by World Screen Kids’ Content Trendsetter Award Four programming executives from around the world engaging in a lively discussion of acquisitions trends and unveiling their unique perspectives on how to spot hit shows and offer content to young viewers on multiple platforms. . What do platforms want? A panel of leading OTT players present their business and editorial acquisition strategies, share their success stories and unveil upcoming projects and co-production opportunities. . Viewing trends: What do kids want? A clear overview into kids’ and teen media consumption with prospective insight into their habits as they grow older. . Iconic reboots vs original Ips – Keeping attraction across all generations Reboots of iconic and well-established characters are flourishing. Producers and broadcasters debate this trend, revealing their best strategies aimed at reinventing classic IP and making those properties resonate with a new generation of young viewers. . Maximising digital opportunities: Make the most of apps, SVOD & online platforms A panel of producers and broadcasters, each with a strong track record, will discuss the creative process and the best strategies for multi-platform delivery. . The book as a brand platform: How publishers want to work with producers - In partnership with the London Book Fair Licensing Highlights: . Licensing & digital extensions: The 360 approach of licensing Key licensing executives discuss the 360 approach of licensing and the growth of digital technologies opportunities. . Licensing workshop: 10 tips to build your licensing strategy Kick-off workshop offering for producers and distributors the opportunity to get acquainted with the essentials of the licensing sector.
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Education: . All about education! Innovative storytelling to learn across multiple devices Discover the latest and upcoming IPs and innovative storytelling designed to help kids learn with fun across multiple devices. . Holding on to kids! How to get their attention? The outstanding success with kids and teens of YouTube stars teaches the industry a lesson on what the youngest wants: authenticity! In the meantime, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for Kids TV to keep the attention of children as they get older. Find out how broadcaster's are reacting to the challenges? Workshops: . How to make it in the global market: Key stories of international success How to evolve from a local independent producer into a highly-influential studio developing global-appeal brands across multiple platforms? . Working with India – Crossing borders for international success How to work with the local market and with local studios, how to seize business opportunities and create long-term relationships.
FEATURED SPEAKERS: . Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming, Amazon Studios . Adina Pitt, VP Content Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Cartoon Network and Boomerang . Sarah Muller, Head of Acquisitions, Animation & Drama Development, CBBC . Karen K. Miller, Vice President, Worldwide Programming Strategy, Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Disney Channels Worldwide . Carlos Tibi, Founder & CEO, ICFLIX Media FZ . Jules Borkent, SVP Global Programming & International Acquisitions, Nickleodeon, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) . Sean Chu, Founder & CEO, WeKids Asia . Tiphaine de Raguenel, Head of Programming France 4 and Youth Activities Director, France Télévisions
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CALLING ALL PRODUCERS: MIPJUNIOR INTERNATIONAL PITCH Sponsored by Majid Entertainment, subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Company
Open to all creators and producers looking for financing their projects in development, the MIPJunior International Pitch is a unique competition to highlight new kids TV programmes with the greatest potential.
Majid Entertainment, a leading creative brand in the Middle East, will be seeking a broad range of comprehensive and developed educational entertainment for both its soon to be launched free-to-air kids channel and its online platform.
Following a selection from over one hundred projects collected through the MIPJunior Digital Library, Majid Entertainment has selected the five best programmes to pitch live on the MIPJunior stage on Saturday 3 October.
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“ZORRO THE CHRONICLES” Presented by Cyber Group Studios Saturday 3 October – 17.45 – Conference Room – Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez
“Zorro the Chronicles” (26x22’) is an action comedy series for kids and families produced by Cyber Group Studios (CGS) in association with Zorro Productions, in collaboration with Blue Spirit Studios and the participation of France Televisions and RAI. Cyber Group Studios distributes the series worldwide.
This latest telling of the masked superhero’s story – created in 1919 by pulp master Johnston McCulley – is the first-ever CGI adaptation of the adventures of Zorro. The show will benefit from CGS’s newly-developed technology in rendering, lighting and asset building, which gives the series feature-quality visuals and a truly realistic feel.
Watch the trailer here
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Science edutainment for little geeks By Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada Discover new content where young audiences participate, understand and are engaged.
Fumbles! The funniest way of teaching English to kids Presented by JB Productions The Fumbles (32 x 8’) bilingual TV series introduces the English language.
Discover the new best edutaining pre-schoolers content from Turkey Presented by TRT Çocuk TRT Çocuk presents a 30 minute showcase featuring a special selection of the best edutaining pre-school content. Followed by a snack lunch
The Best Norwegian Children’s TV Presented NFI (The Norwegian Film Institute) and VIRKE (The Norwegian Producers’ Association ) Discover the best news kids programmes from Norway and mingle with the producers behind afterwards
MIPJunior Drink & Screen: “Seven and Me” - By invitation Presented by AB International Distribution & Method Animation An exclusive preview of the show with a special appearance of the cast and some great surprises!
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MIPJunior Networking Lunch In partnership with Nickelodeon Saturday 3 October – Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez Beach
MIPJunior Opening Party: “Zorro the Chronicles” Sponsored by Cyber Group Studios Saturday 3 October – From 19.00 – Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez Beach
Matchmaking with buyers and commissioners Saturday 3 October
Matchmaking with licensing experts Saturday 3 October
Matchmaking with digital platforms Sunday 4 October
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