Redstone's own drama.(World)
Sumner Redstone's family dramas could easily inspire one of
his company's films. After a much-publicized feud with son Brent
Redstone, the 84-year-old Viacom chief is exiling his daughter, . . .
Turkey Film Fest goes Eurasian.(World)
A who's who of the globe's most promising film talent
will be on hand to celebrate the silver screen at the 44th annual
Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, which will take place October
19-28, . . .
Ninemuse's PBS TV debut.(World)(Public Broadcasting
Service's contract with Chantal Chamandy)(Brief article)
When Montreal, Quebec-based singer-songwriter Chantal Chamandy took
the stage at the foot of the Sphinx in Cairo on September 7, she became
one of only a handful of artists who have been granted . . .
Marenzi to peddle backdoor pilots.(World)
Gary Marenzi brought luck to venerable Hollywood studio MGM.
It's for this reason that the studio's new owners--a group of
private investors and Sony Pictures--called him in to head . . .
Promax Clinton-ized.(World)(speech by Bill Clinton at PROMAX and
BDA convention)
Some 3,500 marketing, promotions and design executives crowded the
Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan to hear a
keynote speech delivered by former president Bill Clinton. It . . .
DR's headquarters spell trouble.(World)
Amidst an increase in foreign investments in the Danish media and
the upcoming digitalization of airwaves, the Danish Broadcasting
Corporation (known as DR) could be facing a crisis. But the source . . .
Carlo Sartori: RAI's new tsar.(World)(Brief article)
It is officially known as the "RAI Worldwide Project,"
but the awkward title is a temporary one, created by officials at
Rome-based RAI, Italy's state broadcast organization. According to
RAI's . . .
TV biz frenzy hits Latin countries.
In a few months since VideoAge last scrutinized the Latin territory
during its major TV trade show--the L.A. Screenings--the area seems to
have embarked on a whirlwind of television business . . .
Champagne, caviar for rich East Europe markets.
When analyzing the Eastern European TV industry, it's
difficult to uncover hard data. The industry is expanding, but
information is not keeping up. Although transparency has not yet reached
those . . .
Private equity: a tale of money, madness, mayhem.
With half a trillion dollars in capital, private equity firms
continue along their path to buy the world (the top 20 firms control
companies with more than four million employees), despite . . .
Full orders in order at fall mart. High hopes for series.
This year's fall season series have come out of the studio lot
gates with many expectations. After a summer of sluggish U.S. TV network
ratings, an overabundance of copycat game shows and numerous . . .
My two cents.
Should the U.S. and other nations boycott the 2008 Beijing Summer
Olympic Games as repeatedly requested by U.N. spokesperson and actor Mia
Farrow?
Before answering, take a look at some of the . . .
Let's do lunch.(Calendar)
FORUM BRASIL 2007
MAY 30-31
Sao Paulo, Brazil
TEL: (55-11) 3120 2351
FAX: (55-11) 3120 5485
www.forumbrasiltv.com.br
NEXTMEDIA
JUNE 8-10
Banff, Canada
TEL: (403) 678-1216
FAX: . . .
Ancillary revenue streams: how deals have changed.(Legal
Matters)(entertainment industry rules for advertising)
This is a time of monumental change in the entertainment industry.
Even a few years ago, entertainment executives did one of a few things:
made movies, made TV shows, sold music or operated radio . . .
Correction.(Correction notice)
Please note that SPTI drama series "Breaking Bad," listed
on page 16, is a pilot . . .
Who's screening.(L.A. SCREENINGS 2007)(film and video
production companies)(Directory)
2001 AUDIOVISUAL
Intercontinental, Ste 1005
ALFRED HABER DISTRIBUTION
Alfred Haber, Robert Kennedy,
Andrew Haber, Patricia Villagran
Intercontinental, Ste 1208
ALLIANCE ATLANTIS
. . .
2007-08 season's new series.(L.A. SCREENINGS
2007)(List)
By International Distribution Company
CBS PARAMOUNT INTERNATIONAL TV
Californication (Showtime)
Production Team: Tom Kapinos, David Duchovny, Stephen Hopkins
Format: One-hour drama
About . . .
Key acquisitions executives.(L.A. SCREENINGS 2007)
ARGENTINA
Artear: Walter Sequeira
Claxson: Angel Zambrano, Fernando Gaston, Ralph Haiek
Disney: Fernando Lagier
Pramer: Lucia Suarez
Sur: Mariano Elizondo, Alejandro Stoessel
Telefe: . . .
Promo gurus' mart shows strength amid challenges.(Promax At
Crossroads)
With a diverse slate that includes keynotes delivered by former
U.S. president Bill Clinton, avant garde filmmaker John Waters and
fashion designer Kenneth Cole, this year's 52nd annual . . .
Nielsen's live plus baffles U.S. execs.(Ratings
Issues)
The thing about Nielsen's "live plus" initiative is
that no one is really sure what it is and what it means to them. The
real word on the street is confusion. But, the bottom line remains: . . .
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