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Broadcast Pro
01-08-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Co-Production Salon returns to MIPCOM Cannes for second year
Co-Production Salon will debut the 2025 MENA Co-Production Guidebook, host curated in-person and virtual networking sessions, and launch a year-round Virtual Networking Lounge to connect Arabic producers with global partners and showcase key industry insights and projects. Co-Production Salon, a platform dedicated to nurturing co-production partnerships and investment channels involving the Arab world, is set to return to MIPCOM Cannes for the second year in a row. Scheduled to run from October 13 to 16, 2025, at the Palais des Festivals, the initiative will feature an upgraded presence at the MIP Creative Hub, strategically positioned along the Cannes beachfront. The event underscores Co-Production Salon's growing role in linking Arabic content creators and investors with international distributors, broadcasters, and financiers to develop globally marketable content. Heba Korayem, Founder of Co-Production Salon, said: 'CoProduction Salon was created to bridge worlds — bringing Arabic production houses and investors together with international partners to create meaningful, marketable content. MIPCOM gives us the stage to make more of those connections happen.' A recent Omdia report predicts the region's VOD market will grow fivefold to reach $8.4bn by 2029, while Parrot Analytics data points to a dramatic rise in demand for Arabic content — up 400% in Saudi Arabia, 300% in Morocco, and 200% in Iraq since 2020. Since its inception, Co-Production Salon has facilitated over $12m in partnership deals. For 2025, the platform is introducing several new initiatives aimed at deepening engagement and insight. These include the launch of the MENA Co-Production Guidebook (2025 Edition), offering in-depth analysis of market trends and investment opportunities, and a Networking Power Hour, designed to foster real-time, curated meetings between Arabic and international stakeholders. Additionally, a Virtual Networking Lounge will provide continuous access to industry data, professional connections, and project highlights throughout the year. The initiative invites participation from a wide array of industry players, from production companies and distributors to investors, broadcasters, OTT platforms, and advertising agencies, all seeking to tap into one of the fastest-growing, youth-driven content markets in the world. Participants will gain access to premium projects, vetted partnerships, and curated networking opportunities. The Virtual Lounge already features over 200 verified profiles from top-tier MENA content entities, including Saudi Broadcast Authority, Thamaniya, Sadaf Media Production, Rise Studios, Cedars Art and Pixitoon. The physical lounge at MIPCOM will serve as a key venue for face-to-face engagement with these and other leading industry names. With its enhanced presence and expanded programming, Co-Production Salon is positioning itself as a central force in the internationalisation of Arabic content. Visitors can connect with the team at PALAIS C12 HUB 6, explore ongoing projects, or join high-level networking events at MIPCOM. 'Our goal is to make those partnerships not just possible but profitable,' added Heba Korayem.
Broadcast Pro
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Globalsphere Studios and Shemaroo kick off production on Turkish drama ‘Bitter Justice'
With a story by Hakan Alak, Bitter Justice also sees Nöbetçi Yapım reprise their production role in their second collaboration with Globalsphere Studios Globalsphere Studios, the joint venture helmed by MediaHub's Kerim Emrah Turna and Geophil's Robin Philip, has commenced production on its second original Turkish series, Aşka Mahkum (Bitter Justice), in collaboration with India's Shemaroo Entertainment. The launch of Bitter Justice follows the success of Globalsphere's debut drama Alaca, which premiered in 2024 with a 45×120-minute format and achieved significant viewership across Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. Continuing its mission to fuse authentic Turkish storytelling with global commercial appeal, Globalsphere is strengthening its slate of high-quality drama productions with this latest title. Set to premiere at MIPCOM 2025 with an exclusive first-look screening for international buyers and partners, Bitter Justice tells a story of power, vengeance and redemption. The plot centres around a tragic construction site accident that leaves the wife of influential businessman Noyan Demir critically injured and causes the loss of their unborn child. Holding the site's safety officer Memduh responsible, Noyan demands retribution by forcing Memduh's daughter, Dünya, into servitude in his home. As Dünya quietly battles against injustice, she discovers her inner resilience and an unexpected ally, leading a powerful journey of resistance and self-reclamation. The series delves into the far-reaching impact of corruption and the quiet strength of a woman taking control of her fate. The show, created by Hakan Alak, sees the return of production company Nöbetçi Yapım, who previously partnered with Globalsphere on Alaca. Alak also co-directs the series with Tuğba Alkın, while Eliz Arkayın-Ungan steps in as showrunner. In a joint statement, Kerim Emrah Turna and Robin Philip said: 'Our vision for Globalsphere Studios is to bring compelling Turkish stories to the screen that deeply resonate with global audiences while delivering meaningful value and strong ROI to our partners. After Alaca's international success, Bitter Justice marks the next step in building a standout slate of originals with broad market appeal and long-term brand equity.'
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube Heading to MIPCOM as TV Market Embraces Creator Economy
In what amounts to a coronation of the video-sharing platform by the international television industry, YouTube will be given pride of place at the 41st MIPCOM, the global TV trade fair, which runs in Cannes from Oct. 13 to 16. The Google-owned outfit will be everywhere at this year's TV market: Pedro Pina, vp YouTube for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will be giving a MIPCOM headliner keynote; there will be a branded YouTube Space hospitality location in the Cannes Palais; and the company will host multiple professional workshops and events at MIPCOM and the kids-focused MIP Junior market (which runs Oct.11-12). More from The Hollywood Reporter 'I Saw the Face of God in the Jet Wash,' Cornwall, Callum Turner, Truth, and Super 8 Adventures: A Chat With Mark Jenkin Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac Slide (Tackle) Into Eva Longoria's 'Necaxa' Trailer Filming Underway on Season 2 of Netflix's 'Geek Girl,' Layton Williams Joins Cast 'The MIPCOM Cannes partnership marks a significant milestone as we celebrate our 20th anniversary,' said Pina. 'It's a strategic move to bolster our international TV collaborations and demonstrate YouTube's role in supporting media companies amidst evolving content consumption.' YouTube arrives at MIPCOM having already conquered TV. The service accounted for 12.8 percent of all TV viewing in the U.S. in June, according to Nielsen's most recent figures, compared to 8.3 percent for Netflix. For the first time since Nielsen began tracking TV use by platform four years ago, over-the-air broadcast networks accounted for less than 20 percent of total viewing, just 18.5 percent. Ad dollars are following the same trend, with media buying giant WPP Media forecasting that this year, more than half of all content-driven ad dollars will go to creator-driven platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Pina said the cooperation with MIPCOM was 'a strategic move to bolster our international TV collaborations and demonstrate YouTube's role in supporting media companies amidst evolving content consumption.' MIPCOM is broadening its focus to embrace YouTube's 'creator economy,' in an attempt to position itself as a hub where online video and traditional TV meet. As part of this, the market this year will host the first-ever international edition of BrandStorytelling, a global version of the brand-funded programming summit held at Sundance every year, which will run Oct. 13-14. And the market is rebranding its producers hub, the co-production and co-financing center, the MIP creative hub. 'This is where the industry is,' said MIPCOM Cannes director Lucy Smith, 'and as the largest global television and streaming content market, MIPCOM Cannes is uniquely positioned to create the global platform each October in Cannes which brings together content creators, digital studios, platforms and brands with the biggest names in television and streaming entertainment from around the world.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MIPCOM Partnering With YouTube On Creator Economy-Themed Confab; ‘Tattooist Of Auschwitz' Producer Options ‘The Good Father'; Kevin Mayer Joins RTS Cambridge
MIPCOM Partnering With YouTube On Creator Economy-Themed Confab MIPCOM Cannes is partnering with YouTube as the Google-owned platform turns 20, with the creator economy set as the theme for this year's confab. YouTube will have its biggest presence by a distance at the French confab in October, with a branded hospitality space in the Palais, Pedro Pina, VP YouTube EMEA, giving a headliner keynote in the Grand Auditorium and daily workshops and events. There will also be a BrandStorytelling event, while the previously-called Producers Hub will be renamed the MIP Creative Hub. The creator economy is the theme of 2025. YouTube turns 20 this year and has been tying with a number of events. '2025 is undoubtedly the year of the 'global creator economy' and we are proud to welcome YouTube during its 20th anniversary as they increasingly reinforce partnerships across the international television industry,' said Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM and MIPJUNIOR. MIPCOM runs October 13 to 16 this year. More from Deadline 'Rick And Morty' Producer Behind 'The Rejects' Animation; ITV Doubles Down On Jeremy Clarkson's 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'; 'Alien: Earth' VFX Studio Opens In Canada - Global Briefs 'Squid Game,' Diego Luna & Elisabeth Moss Snubbed In Emmy Nominations; Beyoncé & Martin Scorsese Among Big Surprises Channel 4 Launches Comedy YouTube Channel As Digital Boss Reveals Strategy Insight: "The Show Starts At Minus 10 Seconds" 'Tattooist Of Auschwitz' Producer Options Novel From 'Scottish Stephen King' The Tattooist of Auschwitz producer Synchronicity has optioned Liam McIlvanney's Scottish thriller The Good Father for TV. The book, which has performed well with critics, explores the impact of trauma, family secrets and community suspicion when a child goes missing from the beach outside the family home. The adaptation will be executive produced by Claire Mundell (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Mayflies, The Cry) and long-term creative collaborator Jacquelin Perske, who will also write all episodes. Perske is a multi award-winning screenwriter whose previous credits for Synchronicity include The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Cry. Mundell called McIlvanney the 'Scottish Stephen King.' 'The Good Father is deeply suspenseful and propulsive, whilst asking complex moral and emotional questions: qualities that align perfectly with Synchronicity's passion for adapting bold, compelling and emotionally resonant stories,' she added. Candle Media Boss Kevin Mayer Joins RTS Cambridge Candle Media boss Kevin Mayer has joined the line-up for this year's RTS Cambridge Convention. Mayer is one of the highest profile new joiners, coming in alongside the likes of Netflix EMEA production VP Anna Mallett and Today presenter Amol Rajan. Mayer runs the firm that owns the likes of Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and CoComelon producer Moonbug. He is a former CEO of TikTok and senior executive at Disney. The latest tranche join the likes of RedBird MI boss Jeff Zucker, Meta global affairs president Nick Clegg, who used to be the UK's Deputy Prime Minister, and the bosses of ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky. Others newly announced include former The Sun editor David Yelland. RTS Cambridge takes place September 17 to 18. Best of Deadline The Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office Everything We Know About 'Stranger Things' Season 5 So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CBS Unveils Broadcast Finale Dates Including Series Conclusions For ‘S.W.A.T,' ‘FBI: Most Wanted' And ‘FBI: International'
CBS has revealed its lineup of finale dates for the spring of the 2024-2025 broadcast season. FBI: International will have a two-part series finale in May, as will S.W.A.T. Matlock, Fire Country, NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: Origins and Poppa's House, which will end in April. More from Deadline 'Matlock' Renewed For Season 2 At CBS Morris Chestnut Talks 'Watson', Sherlock Holmes Mythology, Moriarty & Creating The Right Atmosphere On Set At Cannes Premiere — MIPCOM 'Elsbeth' Sets Season 2 Finale Reunion Episode With Stephen Moyer, Retta, Gina Gershon Among Returning Guest Stars Find the full schedule of finale release dates below: Thursday, April 17: Matlock Season 1 Two-Hour Finale Friday, April 25: Two-Hour Season 3 Finale of Fire Country NCIS: Sydney Season 2 Finale Monday, April 28: NCIS: Origins Season Finale Poppa's House Season 1 Finale Sunday, May 4: The Equalizer Season 5 Finale Part One of the Watson Season Finale Monday, May 5: Two-Part The Neighborhood Season 7 Finale NCIS Season 22 Finale Thursday, May 8 Ghosts Season 4 Finale Elsbeth Season 2 Finale Sunday, May 11 Tracker Season 2 Finale Part Two of the Watson Season Finale Tuesday, May 13 Part One of FBI: International Series Finale Thursday, May 15 The Amazing Race Season 37 Finale Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Season 1 Finale RELATED: Friday, May 16 S.W.A.T. Series Finale (Two Hours) Tuesday, May 20: Part Two of FBI: International Series Finale FBI: Most Wanted Series Finale FBI Season 7 Finale Wednesday, May 21 Survivor Season 48 Finale RELATED: Best of Deadline Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 Preparations In Full Swing: Photos A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
