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INTRODUCTION
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I - CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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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
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 World Premiere TV Screenings
 International Drama Screenings
 Other screenings
III – THOUGHT LEADERSHIP EVENTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
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 Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch,
OTT &Global TV Channel Strategy Summit,
Opening Party, Red Carpet, Gala Dinner
 Press Events
IV – STARS & VIPS
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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.
MIPCOM-MIPTV EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
Read the exclusive white paper by Vast Media:
"Meerkat vs periscope – how broadcasters can embrace the two competing live video streaming apps”
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!
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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
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
MEDIA MASTERMIND KEYNOTES
. MIKE HOPKINS, CEO, Hulu
. JIM PACKER, President of Worldwide
Television & Digital Distribution,
Lionsgate
Jim Packer and Mike Hopkins will hold a keynote conversation. The
conversation, structured as a fireside chat, will cover Hulu’s rapid
growth in the U.S., the changing distribution landscape for digital
programmes in the U.S., the future of television and the continued
evolution of content.
Monday 5 October – 12.10
SOPHIE TURNER-LAING
CEO
Endemol Shine Group
Sophie Turner-Laing will take the stage for the first
time since her appointment as head of the newly-formed global
content creator, producer and distributor.
Monday 5 October – 16.30
ADAM CROZIER
Chief Executive
ITV
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.
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Monday 5 October – 17.10
MARK GORDON
CEO
The Mark Gordon Company
Award-winning film and television producer,
With more than 100 projects to his credit, Mark Gordon is one of
Hollywood’s most prolific producers. His television slate includes
“Grey’s Anatomy” ,“Criminal Minds” and “Ray Donovan. As a film
producer, Gordon’s upcoming projects include “Steve Jobs” and
“Arms and the Dude”. Past films include “Saving Private Ryan”,
“2012”, “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Speed”, “Source Code…
Tuesday 6 October – 11.00
. DAVID NEVINS, President, Showtime
Networks Inc.
. ARMANDO NUNEZ, President & CEO,
CBS Global Distribution Group
David Nevins and Armando Nuñez will discuss the expansion of the
SHOWTIME brand internationally, and the rising demand for
SHOWTIME’s premium content on multiple-platforms around the
world. They’ll also talk about how SHOWTIME continues to attract
world-class talent, both in front of and behind the camera, as well
as their highly-anticipated, upcoming series “Billions” and “Twin
Peaks”.
Tuesday 6 October – 16.00
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
MEDIA MASTERMIND KEYNOTES
“OUTCAST” KEYNOTE SESSION:
. DAVID ALPERT, Executive Producer “Outcast” and
“Walking Dead”
. PATRICK FUGIT, Lead cast “Outcast”
. SHARON TAL YGUADO, Executive Producer, Head of
Fox International Studios and EVP Global Scripted
Entertainment, Fox International Channels
“Outcast” is the new drama series from Robert Kirkman
(creator of “The Walking Dead”) and the first series
produced by Fox International Studios. Patrick Fugit
joined by Sharon Tal Yguado and David Alpert will
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.
. RUDY TANOESOEDIBJO, President
Director, PT PMNC Sky Vision
. NADAV PALTI, CEO & President, Dori
Media Group (DMG)
Rudy Tanoesoedibjo and Nadav Palti will deliver a joint keynote.
They will discuss the opportunities, challenges and future of
content and media platforms in Asia, especially in Indonesia which
has the fourth largest population in the world and has become the
new rising media market in Asia.
Tuesday 6 October – 16.40
Tuesday 6 October – 11.40
“WAR AND PEACE” KEYNOTE SESSION:
. ANDREW DAVIES, Screenwriter
. BEN DONALD, Executive Producer, International Drama, BBC Worldwide
. TUPPENCE MIDDLETON, Cast Member
. FAITH PENHALE, Head of Drama, BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Wales
. STEPHEN REA, Cast Member
. SIMON VAUGHAN, CEO, Lookout Point
. HARVEY WEINSTEIN, Co-chairman, The Weinstein Company
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MIPCOM will welcome a high-profile keynote panel to
discuss the business strategy and creative process behind
the BBC’s epic TV adaptation of “War and Peace”. The
panelists will provide an insight into what is involved in
bringing a literary masterpiece to the television screen
for a new generation, from financing to making event
television for a modern audience.
Tuesday 6 October – 12.30
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
INTO THE STREAM KEYNOTES
. JIMMY MAYMANN, EVP & President,
AOL Content & Consumer Brands,
former CEO of The Huffington Post
. SHAHRZAD RAFATI, Founder & CEO,
BroadbandTV
Together, Jimmy Maymann and Shahrzad Rafati will share their
thoughts on the future of online consumption including evolving
formats, distribution models, monetization, diversification and
building whole ecosystems around content online.
Monday 5 October – 10.45
GEORGE STROMPOLOS
Founder & CEO
Fullscreen
George Strompolos will share how the massive
multichannel network built to empower the next generation of
content creators rapidly evolved into a global media company.
Monday 5 October – 11.30
JB PERRETTE
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
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DERMOT MCCORMACK
President of Video & AOL Studios
AOL
As digital media continues to grow and evolve, it’s
easy to tout the end of traditional television as we know it. Dermot
McCormack will argue that OTT will not devour traditional, but
instead evolve alongside it to create an even more engaging
experience for viewers, creators, and brands alike.
Wednesday 7 October – 16.30
NICOLA MENDELSOHN
Vice President EMEA
Facebook
The migration from desktop to mobile has led to a
seismic shift in the way that people around the world connect with
each other. Nicola Mendelsohn will share her vision for an
immersive, visual-based digital world that makes communications
easier and requires marketers and content creators to make sure
they are keeping pace.
Wednesday 7 October – 15.45
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.
Launched in 1989 to recognize outstanding career
achievements in television, the MIPCOM Personality of
the Year award has paid tribute to 21 iconic names
including Ted Turner, Summer Redstone, Pierre
Lescure, Gerhard Zeiler, Anne Sweeney, Jeffrey
Katzenberg and Simon Cowell.
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
powerhouse content provider which has dominated the awards races,
reimagined the boundaries of television storytelling and broken new
business models which have been adopted the industry over.
In July 2014, the two were named Chairman and CEOs of the Fox Television
Group, which added the Fox network to their portfolio.
KEYNOTE SESSION: Wednesday 7 October - 14.30
Grand Auditorium
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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:
. Idil Belli, General Manager, Sera Film Services
. Tuba Büyüküstün, Actress
. Kerem Çatay, CEO, Ay Yapim
. Kerem Deren, Writer, Founding Partner, Writer's Room / Yazi Odasi
. Pelin Diştaş Yaşaroğlu, General Manager, Kanal D
. Halit Ergenç, Actor
. Jamie Lynn, EVP, Head of Sales & Distribution, EMEA,
FremantleMedia International
. Kim Moses, Producer, Sander / Moses Productions
. Can Okan, CEO / President, ITV INTER MEDIA
. Izzet Pinto, CEO, Global Agency
. Hilal Saral, Director, Ay Yapım
. Timur Savcı, CEO & President , Tims productions
. Juan Vicente, Director International Content, Megavision
. Marina Williams, COO, International Operations, Endemol Shine
Group, UK
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CONFERENCES & EVENTS PROGRAMME:
Monday 5 October:
- Turkey: Market overview
- MegaSession: Dialogue with the Americas
- Fresh TV From Turkey
Tuesday 6 October:
- Matchmaking with Turkish producers
- Turkish public TV in focus
- Turkey: Home of “Dizi” Content
- The Power of Unscripted: Superpanel
HOME OF CONTENT PANELS:
- Heroes of content: Meet the Turkish film musicians
- Heroines of content: Meet Turkish women Screenwriters
- The present and future of Turkish animation
- A round table on Co and Line production in
Turkey
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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.
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- The allure of escapism: Engaging millennials - by Canada Media Fund & Telefilm Canada
Creating escapist sci-fi worlds that appeal to millennials and other fans.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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 onehour 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.
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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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MIP SCREENINGS
OTHER SCREENINGS
 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.
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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.
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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 & VIPS
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STARS ATTENDING MIPCOM
“THE LAST PANTHERS”
By Sky Atlantic and CANAL+
(MIPCOM Opening Night World Premiere TV Screening)
Samantha Morton, two-time Academy Award
nominee (“Minority Report”, “Longford”,
“Sweet and Lowdown”)
Tahar Rahim, César Award winner (“A
prophet”, “The Past”)
Goran Bogdan, Actor (“We Will Be The World
Champion”, “Na terapiji”, “Broj 55”)
“CLEVERMAN”
By Red Arrow International
Iain Glen , Actor (“Game of Thrones”)
“OUTCAST”
By Fox International Channels
Patrick Fugit , Actor (“Gone Girl”, “We Bought a
Zoo”, “Almost Famous”)
“THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE”
By Starz
Riley Keough, Actress (“Mad Max: Fury Road”,
“Magic Mike”, “The Runaways”)
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“THE ART OF MORE”
By Sony Pictures Television
Dennis Quaid, Actor (“The Day After
Tomorrow”, “Vantage Point”, “Frequency”)
Kate Bosworth, Actress (“Superman Returns”,
“Still Alice”, “Blue Crush”)
Christian Cooke, Actor (“Magic City”)
“WAR AND PEACE”
By BBC Worldwide
Stephen Rea, Actor (“The Honourable
Woman”, “Underworld: Awakening”, “V for
Vendetta”)
Tuppence Middleton, Actress (“The Imitation
Game”, “Spooks: The Greater Good”)
“SOUNDBREAKING”
By FremantleMedia International
Ben Harper, Grammy Award winning singer,
composer, actor
STARS & VIPS
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STARS ATTENDING MIPCOM
“THE FIVE”
By STUDIOCANAL
Tom Cullen, Actor (“The Last Days on Mars”,
“Week-End”, “Downtown Abbey”)
O-T Fagbenle, Actor (“Double Wedding”,
“Breaking and Entering”)
Lee Ingleby, Actor (“Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban”, “Master and
Commander: The Far Side of the World”)
Sarah Solemani, Actress (“All that way for
Love”, “Bad Education”, “Him and Her”)
“HAP AND LEONARD”
By Entertainment One (eOne)
James Purefoy, Actor (“Solomon Kane”, “John
Carter”, “A Knight’s Tale”)
“INTO THE BADLANDS”
By Entertainment One (eOne)
Daniel Wu, Actor (“Night Corridor”, “Europa
Report”)
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“REAL ROB”
By Tricon Films & Television
Rob Schneider, Actor, producer and co-writer
(“Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo”, "50 First
Dates”, “The Hot Chick”)
“TRACEY ULLMAN’S SHOW”
By DRG
Tracey Ullman, Actress/comedian, writer,
creator, Golden Globe, Emmy and BATFA
Award winner (“Small Time Crooks”, Into the
Woods”)
TURKEY COUNTRY OF HONOUR
 Kivanç Tatlitug, Actor (known as The Brad Pitt of Turkey)
 Tuba Buyukustun, Actress
 Wilma Elles, Actress
 Nur Fettahoglu, Actress
 Engin Altan Düzyatan, Actor
 Halit Ergenc, Actor
 Hulya Avsar, Actress
 Beren Saat Dogulu, Actor
STARS & VIPS
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CREATIVES ATTENDING MIPCOM
“THE LAST PANTHERS”
By Sky Atlantic and CANAL+
(MIPCOM Opening Night World Premiere TV Screening)
 Director: Johan Renck (“Bloodline”, ”Breaking Bad”,
“The Walking Dead”)
 Writer and co-creator: Jack Thorne (”Skins”, “This is
England”)
 Journalist and co-creator: Jérome Pierrat
“THE X-FILES”
By 20th Century Fox Television Distribution
(World Premiere TV Screening)
 Creator/executive producer: Chris Carter
“THE FIVE”
By STUDIOCANAL
 Writer: Danny Brocklehurst (BAFTA and Emmy Award
winning writer ”The Driver”, “Ordinary Lies”)
 Producer: Nicola Shindler
“WAR AND PEACE”
By BBC Worldwide
 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
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 Executive producer: David Alpert (“The Walking Dead”)
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OTHER PERSONALITIES
Mark Gordon, award-winning film and television
producer (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Criminal Minds”,
“Saving Private Ryan”, “2012”…)
Sarah Phelps, writer and executive producer (“And
Then There Were None”, “East Enders”…)
“TOP GEAR”
By BBC Worldwide
Chris Evans, Actor, producer, presenter
“SIMPLY NIGELLA”
By Fremantle Media International
Nigella Lawson, producer, presenter, gourmet and
food writer
“CHEF IN YOUR EAR”
By Warner Bros
Ricardo Larrivée, Canada’s one and only celebrity
chef; TV personality, author, entrepreneur
CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION
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I – CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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 MIPJunior Keynotes
 Conference programme overview
 MIPJunior International Pitch
II – MIPJUNIOR SCREENINGS
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 World Premiere TV Screening
 Other Screenings
III – MATCHMAKING & NETWORKING EVENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
MIPJUNIOR KEYNOTES
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STEPHEN J. DAVIS
Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer
Hasbro Inc.
Hasbro Studios President, Stephen J. Davis will explore brand
activation strategies best practices and multi-platform delivery
strategies to engage kids and families. Hear a visionary overview
of the kids market in the digital age outlined by Hasbro’s
comprehensive 360 degree entertainment and licensing strategy
and discover how building a global TV brand goes far beyond TV.
Saturday 3 October – 16.45
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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
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. RUSSELL HINCKS
Content President, Nickleodeon
. DAN SCHNEIDER
Renowned hit –maker
Russell Hicks and Dan Schneider will discuss how to attract and
retain kids’ attention amid more choices than ever, what gives a
programme the potential to be a global phenomenon and how
Nickleodeopn and Schneider have effectively tapped into the
youth culture zeitgeist for more than 20 years.
Sunday 4 October – 11.45
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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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
 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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MIPJUNIOR INTERNATIONAL PITCH
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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MIPJUNIOR SCREENINGS
WORLD PREMIERE TV SCREENING
“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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MIPJUNIOR SCREENINGS
OTHER SCREENINGS
 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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MATCHMAKING & NETWORKING EVENTS
 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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