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The global nature of the television business was on show at Mipcom in Cannes this week as stars from around the world presented their latest projects. DQ editor Michael Pickard offers his thoughts on a busy week in the South of France.
Converging on Cannes
The great and good of the television industry are once again packing their bags for another week in the south of France. DQ previews some of the drama series set to break out at Mipcom 2017.
Buyers stick to the scripted in Mipcom
Titles like Victoria, Timeless and Midnight Sun did good business at Mipcom, but there were also interesting format deals involving Japan, Ukraine and Argentina.
DQ uncovers the hidden story of Farang
Red Arrow International is at Mipcom 2016 distributing action-packed Swedish thriller Farang. Producer Anna Wallmark Avelin and co-ordinator Frida Wallman reveal the hidden story behind the series.
Lethal Weapon, Westworld start strongly
As content buyers and sellers head for Mipcom, Fox will be pleased with the performance of its movie reboot Lethal Weapon, while HBO’s Westworld and FX’s American Horror Story also shine.
Mipcom showcases global writing talent
With the Mipcom market around the corner, Andy Fry looks at some of the writers whose scripted shows will be featured in Cannes.
Turkish TV drama shows resilience
Despite Turkey’s current difficulties, the country’s TV drama continues to be in demand. A deal between Eccho Rights and Ay Yapim is the highlight in the run-up to Mipcom 2016.
Mipcom’s mega screening session
The TV biz is taking a leaf out of the film industry’s book by increasing the number of new-product screenings it hosts. Key beneficiaries of this trend include MipTV and Mipcom, which have bagged several big premieres.
Mipcom 2015: The peak of drama’s golden age?
Michael Pickard reflects on Mipcom 2015 and finds that while the huge supply of television drama shows no sign of abating, the business is getting much more complicated.
Drama in demand at Mipcom
At the conclusion of international content market Mipcom, Andy Fry reviews some of the week’s headline scripted deals.
Hot or not?
With international TV market Mipcom kicking off in Cannes next week, Andy Fry identifies the new US shows that look set to sell like hot cakes – as well as those that will be less appealing to the international buyers in attendance.
What Cannes we expect from Mipcom?
Television executives from around the world are heading to Cannes for the annual Mipcom market – but what will be the major talking points? A+E Networks’ Joel Denton offers Michael Pickard his insight.
Six of the best from Korea
As this year’s Mipcom draws closer, Andy Fry highlights some of the top dramas coming out of Korea – with the nation’s programming attracting increasing attention from beyond its traditional Asian market.
Just what the doctors ordered
It was a tale of two doctors in the UK this week, with Doctor Foster getting rave reviews on BBC1 and Doc Martin returning to predictably high ratings on ITV. Stateside, meanwhile, the early signs for Fox’s Minority Report are far from positive.