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  • BidSlate offers film buyers, content-owners negotiation platform

    BidSlate offers film buyers, content-owners negotiation platform

    CANNES: What if filmmakers didn’t have to rely solely on film markets and sales agents to sell content? And international film buyers had continuous access to a 24/7 international marketplace populated by an ever-growing catalog of content? Revolutionizing the process of transacting global media rights and distribution, BidSlate® offers both buyers and sellers a secure, transparent marketplace to negotiate, buy and sell film rights. With partner companies helping to simplify the sales process even further, BidSlate officially launch this October, just prior to MIPCOM. The announcement was yesterday made by co-founders Roland Rojas and Jesse Scolaro.

    Each year, thousands of high-quality independent films, documentaries, shorts, and series are produced. But the current international sales model leaves many independent distributors and filmmakers out of the loop due to excessive costs and a cumbersome, opaque process. Backed by several years of research and development and created by longtime film industry veterans, the user-friendly BidSlate platform looks to transform the process of negotiating and transacting rights by facilitating the process.

    Secure, convenient and accessible for both global buyers and content owners, BidSlate verifies all members through a quick and simple registration process. Once approved, sellers can upload their media and metadata; and, through a dynamic search engine, buyers have access to a broad content library searchable by specific purchasing needs. Transparency between parties follows, with BidSlate further simplifying the process by generating a transaction-specific, industry-standard distribution agreement, and selecting a globally-trusted cross-border payments company, Payoneer, for escrow.

    For filmmakers, BidSlate offers an A-to-Z solution, easily paving the road to distribution. And with the ability to sell territorial rights on an a la carte basis, revenues can be maximized geographically. BidSlate is in the process of finalizing agreements with some of the best post-production and delivery partners in the industry. BidSlate also offers filmmakers a one-stop solution for delivering their content to global buyers, making the entire process seamless and comprehensive.

    For buyers, BidSlate means instant access to an international film marketplace that never closes. With thousands of annual film festivals, it’s nearly impossible, costly and inefficient to access, track, negotiate and purchase content easily. But BidSlate offers content distributors numerous easy-to-use tools certain to simplify the entire rights purchase process: immediate streaming of entire films anywhere and anytime; contact sellers via the in-platform messaging system with purchase-specific questions; make bids and secure deals with sellers directly from the platform.

    “Working hand-in-hand with both buyers and sellers, we’ve spent several years working on the BidSlate platform in order to offer a secure and efficient marketplace for global film sales”, says Rojas. “Given our varied experiences in indie films, we understand the importance of supporting filmmakers and getting their films in front of the widest possible audience. Though we may be viewed as an industry disruptor, our objective is to offer a simple, transparent and cost-effective alternative to the current industry model.”

  • Two popular BMX content creators join XTreme video multi-platform network

    Two popular BMX content creators join XTreme video multi-platform network

    CANNES: XTreme Video, the leading Multi-Platform Network (MPN) for extreme athletes and creators with over 200 million views each month and more than 50 million social followers, today announced the addition of two of YouTube’s top BMX creators, KinkBMX and Boqer123, to the XTreme Video network. Heading into MIPCOM 2016, XTreme Video’s social networks provide a space for prime cross-promotion with the creators, most of whom have already amassed a huge social following themselves before joining the XTreme Video team.

    “We are in awe of how Boqer123 and KinkBMX grew their own devoted audiences within the extreme sports fan base through their zealous use of social media and great content creation,”says Gregg Bywalski, CEO of XTreme Video. “We’re very excited to welcome our new creators to the XTreme Video family and introduce them to our passionate and international growing community. We look forward to create new opportunities with our creators to think, create and share exciting new stories tailored to their millennial audiences with broadcasters and major platforms.”

    Founded in 2011, Boqer123 is a crew that creates original BMX webisodes. Alongside his YouTube shenanigans, the founder of Boqer123, Josh James, has also launched a clothing brand. Boqer123 grew its community into one of the most followed BMX and lifestyle brand on social network channels with +320K subscribers across all social platforms.

    “I’ve used a few MCN’s before I signed with XTreme Video, and I can safely say I’ve felt used by all of them,”said James. “However, XTreme Video are completely different. They make you feel like you’re their only client, giving off a very personal feel to the relationship. Not only that, but there’s a personal level to the communication which makes you feel like friends as opposed to partners. I’ve only been signed for a short period of time, but I know it’ll be a great future together.”

    KinkBMX is a BMX bike part supplier based out of Rochester, NY who also create high-quality videos, highlighting the newest gear, tricks and the BMX lifestyle. KinkBMX has build over the years an engaged community around its brand with +512K subscribers across their social platforms.

    XTreme Video continues to discover, develop, and support independent creators by enabling them to produce and sell their work, such as video content and merchandise, through their digital distribution network, Agency and e-commerce site. XTreme Video is the number one Multi-Platform Network for extreme creators. Since 1994, XTreme Video has been the home of extreme creators capturing and documenting the culture, locations and stories of extreme activities.

  • Two popular BMX content creators join XTreme video multi-platform network

    Two popular BMX content creators join XTreme video multi-platform network

    CANNES: XTreme Video, the leading Multi-Platform Network (MPN) for extreme athletes and creators with over 200 million views each month and more than 50 million social followers, today announced the addition of two of YouTube’s top BMX creators, KinkBMX and Boqer123, to the XTreme Video network. Heading into MIPCOM 2016, XTreme Video’s social networks provide a space for prime cross-promotion with the creators, most of whom have already amassed a huge social following themselves before joining the XTreme Video team.

    “We are in awe of how Boqer123 and KinkBMX grew their own devoted audiences within the extreme sports fan base through their zealous use of social media and great content creation,”says Gregg Bywalski, CEO of XTreme Video. “We’re very excited to welcome our new creators to the XTreme Video family and introduce them to our passionate and international growing community. We look forward to create new opportunities with our creators to think, create and share exciting new stories tailored to their millennial audiences with broadcasters and major platforms.”

    Founded in 2011, Boqer123 is a crew that creates original BMX webisodes. Alongside his YouTube shenanigans, the founder of Boqer123, Josh James, has also launched a clothing brand. Boqer123 grew its community into one of the most followed BMX and lifestyle brand on social network channels with +320K subscribers across all social platforms.

    “I’ve used a few MCN’s before I signed with XTreme Video, and I can safely say I’ve felt used by all of them,”said James. “However, XTreme Video are completely different. They make you feel like you’re their only client, giving off a very personal feel to the relationship. Not only that, but there’s a personal level to the communication which makes you feel like friends as opposed to partners. I’ve only been signed for a short period of time, but I know it’ll be a great future together.”

    KinkBMX is a BMX bike part supplier based out of Rochester, NY who also create high-quality videos, highlighting the newest gear, tricks and the BMX lifestyle. KinkBMX has build over the years an engaged community around its brand with +512K subscribers across their social platforms.

    XTreme Video continues to discover, develop, and support independent creators by enabling them to produce and sell their work, such as video content and merchandise, through their digital distribution network, Agency and e-commerce site. XTreme Video is the number one Multi-Platform Network for extreme creators. Since 1994, XTreme Video has been the home of extreme creators capturing and documenting the culture, locations and stories of extreme activities.

  • INsight-Flare to produce reality competition ‘The Line’

    INsight-Flare to produce reality competition ‘The Line’

    CANNES: INsight TV has commissioned yet another new original format in Ultra HD, partnering with Flare Media to produce the reality competition The Line.

    The Line

    The premise of The Line is simple, but epic; Race 15-25 kilometers in one absolutely straight line, no matter what the terrain. The challenge is set by placing the line across cities, suburbs, swamps, factories or even golf courses.

    Two teams of nine contestants race from one end of the line to the other, starting at opposite ends. They have follow the line to the finish faster than their opponents, passing the other team along the way.

    But there is a catch:  although the line can be up to 25 kilometers long, it is only ever 25 meters wide and every time a team strays outside that boundary it is penalized.
    That means the teams have to negotiate rivers, buildings, obstacles and less than welcoming locals… just to stay inside the line.

    INsight

    Bringing the next generation of television broadcasting. INsight is an inspiring UHD TV channel created for the millennial viewer who wants to watch real trending content told through incredible stories. Watchable wherever and whenever the viewer wants. INsight is committed to pushing the boundaries of linear and non-linear broadcasting and brings first-class programs to viewers globally, all in Ultra HD. INsight commissions and broadcasts over 200 hours of brand new, original Ultra HD content per year. 

    Flare Media

    Flare Media has a wide range of formats they create from concept to final production. From reality to big game shows and from scripted to daily stripped. Flare Media produces TV shows for national and international, commercial and public broadcasters. 

    The Line is the first production under the strategic collaboration agreement between INsight and Flare Media.

  • INsight-Flare to produce reality competition ‘The Line’

    INsight-Flare to produce reality competition ‘The Line’

    CANNES: INsight TV has commissioned yet another new original format in Ultra HD, partnering with Flare Media to produce the reality competition The Line.

    The Line

    The premise of The Line is simple, but epic; Race 15-25 kilometers in one absolutely straight line, no matter what the terrain. The challenge is set by placing the line across cities, suburbs, swamps, factories or even golf courses.

    Two teams of nine contestants race from one end of the line to the other, starting at opposite ends. They have follow the line to the finish faster than their opponents, passing the other team along the way.

    But there is a catch:  although the line can be up to 25 kilometers long, it is only ever 25 meters wide and every time a team strays outside that boundary it is penalized.
    That means the teams have to negotiate rivers, buildings, obstacles and less than welcoming locals… just to stay inside the line.

    INsight

    Bringing the next generation of television broadcasting. INsight is an inspiring UHD TV channel created for the millennial viewer who wants to watch real trending content told through incredible stories. Watchable wherever and whenever the viewer wants. INsight is committed to pushing the boundaries of linear and non-linear broadcasting and brings first-class programs to viewers globally, all in Ultra HD. INsight commissions and broadcasts over 200 hours of brand new, original Ultra HD content per year. 

    Flare Media

    Flare Media has a wide range of formats they create from concept to final production. From reality to big game shows and from scripted to daily stripped. Flare Media produces TV shows for national and international, commercial and public broadcasters. 

    The Line is the first production under the strategic collaboration agreement between INsight and Flare Media.

  • FremantleMedia brings ‘Familiar Taste’ to MIPCOM

    FremantleMedia brings ‘Familiar Taste’ to MIPCOM

    CANNES: FremantleMedia is bringing a brand new title to MIPCOM 2016, which promises to leave viewers feeling warm inside. Familiar Taste sees well-known faces thanking those people who have had a major impact on their lives by sharing with them a surprise meal they have cooked themselves.

    Co-developed by Zhejiang Satellite and Purity Media, the deal to distribute the format rights internationally was brokered through FremantleMedia China CEO Vivian Yin following a successful competitive pitch with other international producers and distributors.Familiar Taste is the first Chinese property that FremantleMedia has brought to the market as part of FremantleMedia’s wider strategy to use its network to give local producers an international platform for their content.

    Each week in Familiar Taste a celebrity – aided by the show’s hosts – prepare the surprise culinary treat for the person they love or admire. It could be a parent, a sibling, an old primary school teacher or sports coach. Through interviews we learn why this person means so much to the personality and the significance of the dish they want to prepare to thank them. Having established a plan of action, the host then helps to prepare for the big occasion: accompanying them as they shop for the best produce, advising on the preparation of the meal, and helping dress the dining space.

    All the while, they hide the preparation from the loved one, sometimes with comedic results! As the emotionally-charged surprise is revealed, our celebrity is able to thank their guest in the most delicious way possible – through smell, taste and enjoyment of the food they have lovingly prepared and shared.

    FremantleMedia executive VP of global acquisitions & development, Vasha Wallace, said: “Familiar Taste is a beautifully warm and hugely emotional show that will have viewers laughing and crying in equal measure. It cleverly uses food as a means of saying thank you to those people we sometimes take for granted. This is the first time we’ve brought a Chinese format to the international market place and we’re really excited that we can support Zhejiang Satellite and Purity Media in providing a showcase for it at MIPCOM 2016.”

    Zhejiang Satellite TV Station director of strategic development center, Hangying Yu, said, “Familiar Taste conveys sincere emotions through delicious food and presents more possibilities of a food show to audiences by breaking the traditional ways to do it. It uses more interesting format design to genuinely let food and flavor express love and provide a more profound connection between food and emotion. We are so delighted that this Chinese format can be distributed to the world. And we hope that by this kind of culture spread, we could let the world better understand China.”

    Purity Media general manager Jinma said: “I’m proud to say that Familiar Taste can be called a dark horse in the TV shows aired this year. The program is totally original and designed by our team based on tons of research and discussion. Both the critical acclaim and excellent ratings are the reasons why it has attracted such global attention. This show is so unique in that it’s not a conventional food show. Every ordinary dish contains a little untold touching story. That’s why Familiar Taste could attract those super stars’ participation and stand out in these years’ countless outdoor reality shows. Also I believe that the key element of the show is universal. People all have this kind of experience to feel love and pay gratitude by having a Familiar Taste.”

    Season One of Familiar Taste proved to be a rating success in China when it was broadcast on Zhejiang Satellite earlier this year. The show gained an average 1.3 and came first in its time slot – and the broadcaster has already commissioned a second season.

  • FremantleMedia brings ‘Familiar Taste’ to MIPCOM

    FremantleMedia brings ‘Familiar Taste’ to MIPCOM

    CANNES: FremantleMedia is bringing a brand new title to MIPCOM 2016, which promises to leave viewers feeling warm inside. Familiar Taste sees well-known faces thanking those people who have had a major impact on their lives by sharing with them a surprise meal they have cooked themselves.

    Co-developed by Zhejiang Satellite and Purity Media, the deal to distribute the format rights internationally was brokered through FremantleMedia China CEO Vivian Yin following a successful competitive pitch with other international producers and distributors.Familiar Taste is the first Chinese property that FremantleMedia has brought to the market as part of FremantleMedia’s wider strategy to use its network to give local producers an international platform for their content.

    Each week in Familiar Taste a celebrity – aided by the show’s hosts – prepare the surprise culinary treat for the person they love or admire. It could be a parent, a sibling, an old primary school teacher or sports coach. Through interviews we learn why this person means so much to the personality and the significance of the dish they want to prepare to thank them. Having established a plan of action, the host then helps to prepare for the big occasion: accompanying them as they shop for the best produce, advising on the preparation of the meal, and helping dress the dining space.

    All the while, they hide the preparation from the loved one, sometimes with comedic results! As the emotionally-charged surprise is revealed, our celebrity is able to thank their guest in the most delicious way possible – through smell, taste and enjoyment of the food they have lovingly prepared and shared.

    FremantleMedia executive VP of global acquisitions & development, Vasha Wallace, said: “Familiar Taste is a beautifully warm and hugely emotional show that will have viewers laughing and crying in equal measure. It cleverly uses food as a means of saying thank you to those people we sometimes take for granted. This is the first time we’ve brought a Chinese format to the international market place and we’re really excited that we can support Zhejiang Satellite and Purity Media in providing a showcase for it at MIPCOM 2016.”

    Zhejiang Satellite TV Station director of strategic development center, Hangying Yu, said, “Familiar Taste conveys sincere emotions through delicious food and presents more possibilities of a food show to audiences by breaking the traditional ways to do it. It uses more interesting format design to genuinely let food and flavor express love and provide a more profound connection between food and emotion. We are so delighted that this Chinese format can be distributed to the world. And we hope that by this kind of culture spread, we could let the world better understand China.”

    Purity Media general manager Jinma said: “I’m proud to say that Familiar Taste can be called a dark horse in the TV shows aired this year. The program is totally original and designed by our team based on tons of research and discussion. Both the critical acclaim and excellent ratings are the reasons why it has attracted such global attention. This show is so unique in that it’s not a conventional food show. Every ordinary dish contains a little untold touching story. That’s why Familiar Taste could attract those super stars’ participation and stand out in these years’ countless outdoor reality shows. Also I believe that the key element of the show is universal. People all have this kind of experience to feel love and pay gratitude by having a Familiar Taste.”

    Season One of Familiar Taste proved to be a rating success in China when it was broadcast on Zhejiang Satellite earlier this year. The show gained an average 1.3 and came first in its time slot – and the broadcaster has already commissioned a second season.

  • MIPCOM: Beta Film delivers interactive TV-event ‘The Verdict’ throughout Europe

    MIPCOM: Beta Film delivers interactive TV-event ‘The Verdict’ throughout Europe

    CANNES: The interactive TV-event The Verdict continues its roll-out throughout Europe and will be simultaneously broadcast in six countries with additional territories to follow. The MOOVIE production by Oliver Berben (“Shades of Guilt”, “Hotel Adlon – A Family Saga”) will be screened in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Slovakia and live in Cannes/France for the MIPCOM 2016 audience on primetime this Monday night. In addition to the new agreements with Czech Republic and Slovakia Beta Film also secured a contract with Denmark’s DR, which will broadcast the program later this year. Negotiations with several European key territories are underway.

    The legal thriller The Verdict (90’), directed by Lars Kraume (“The People vs. Fritz Bauer”), is the latest in a row of joint projects of Oliver Berben and Beta Film and circles around the legal question whether it might be justified to shoot down a civilian plane converted into a deadly suicide missile. The movie, which has already stirred controversial discussions, will be shown on 100 screens in cinema prior to its broadcast.

    TV professionals, executives and journalists attending MIPCOM will judge after the screening as viewers will do across Europe. The event, hosted by Beta Film, will take place on Monday, October 17th, 8.15 pm, at C 21 Grand Beach, La Croisette, Cannes.

    The case: Terrorists hijack a civil airplane and force the pilot to set course for a sold-out football stadium. At the last minute and against the explicit orders of his wing commander, a German air force pilot shoots down the airplane before it crashes into the stadium. Having saved the lives of tens of thousands but killing all passengers on board, he now faces charges for his action in court.

    The concept: The audience witnesses the trial and have to judge for themselves by voting live online, via telephone or text message: guilty or innocent? The vote will be moderated in each country by local anchormen. Depending on the outcome, either the conviction or the acquittal of the pilot will be broadcasted, followed by high ranking political talk shows, turning a linear fictional program into an interactive, captivating, and unpredictable TV happening.

    The show is based on the stage play “Terror” by bestseller author Ferdinand von Schirach (“Shades of Guilt”) and stars Florian David Fitz (“Vincent Wants to Sea”), Burghart Klaussner (“The White Ribbon”), Martina Gedeck (“Lives of Others”), and Lars Eidinger (“Clouds of Sils Maria”). The Verdict is an Oliver Berben production by MOOVIE in co-production with ARD Degeto and rbb. World sales are handled by Beta Film.

  • MIPCOM: Beta Film delivers interactive TV-event ‘The Verdict’ throughout Europe

    MIPCOM: Beta Film delivers interactive TV-event ‘The Verdict’ throughout Europe

    CANNES: The interactive TV-event The Verdict continues its roll-out throughout Europe and will be simultaneously broadcast in six countries with additional territories to follow. The MOOVIE production by Oliver Berben (“Shades of Guilt”, “Hotel Adlon – A Family Saga”) will be screened in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Slovakia and live in Cannes/France for the MIPCOM 2016 audience on primetime this Monday night. In addition to the new agreements with Czech Republic and Slovakia Beta Film also secured a contract with Denmark’s DR, which will broadcast the program later this year. Negotiations with several European key territories are underway.

    The legal thriller The Verdict (90’), directed by Lars Kraume (“The People vs. Fritz Bauer”), is the latest in a row of joint projects of Oliver Berben and Beta Film and circles around the legal question whether it might be justified to shoot down a civilian plane converted into a deadly suicide missile. The movie, which has already stirred controversial discussions, will be shown on 100 screens in cinema prior to its broadcast.

    TV professionals, executives and journalists attending MIPCOM will judge after the screening as viewers will do across Europe. The event, hosted by Beta Film, will take place on Monday, October 17th, 8.15 pm, at C 21 Grand Beach, La Croisette, Cannes.

    The case: Terrorists hijack a civil airplane and force the pilot to set course for a sold-out football stadium. At the last minute and against the explicit orders of his wing commander, a German air force pilot shoots down the airplane before it crashes into the stadium. Having saved the lives of tens of thousands but killing all passengers on board, he now faces charges for his action in court.

    The concept: The audience witnesses the trial and have to judge for themselves by voting live online, via telephone or text message: guilty or innocent? The vote will be moderated in each country by local anchormen. Depending on the outcome, either the conviction or the acquittal of the pilot will be broadcasted, followed by high ranking political talk shows, turning a linear fictional program into an interactive, captivating, and unpredictable TV happening.

    The show is based on the stage play “Terror” by bestseller author Ferdinand von Schirach (“Shades of Guilt”) and stars Florian David Fitz (“Vincent Wants to Sea”), Burghart Klaussner (“The White Ribbon”), Martina Gedeck (“Lives of Others”), and Lars Eidinger (“Clouds of Sils Maria”). The Verdict is an Oliver Berben production by MOOVIE in co-production with ARD Degeto and rbb. World sales are handled by Beta Film.

  • ‘Inside the Masters of Dirt’ on INsight TV to have non-scripted reality series in ultra-HD

    ‘Inside the Masters of Dirt’ on INsight TV to have non-scripted reality series in ultra-HD

    CANNES: INsight TV has commissioned a new, non-scripted reality series Inside the Masters of Dirt with XTreme Video, which follows the crew that produces the popular freestyle motocross arena show of the same name. Featuring fearless leaders in extreme motorsports, XTreme Video will be the first to present this phenomenon and its creators to fans in a comprehensive package of six 26 minute episodes in Ultra HD.

    The factual reality series follows the Masters of Dirt (M.O.D) crew as they travel the world on their arena tour, meeting and performing for thousands of fans in Dubai, Switzerland, Austria and more. Fans will get unfiltered access into how the M.O.D family creates and executes one of the largest extreme sports arena events, and the wild lifestyle that goes with it.

    “INsight TV is the perfect fit for this series and we’re stoked to be working with them.” says XTreme Video senior director of business development Joe Nilsson, “Viewing in Ultra HD is the perfect way for an audience to fully appreciate the incredible spectacle of the Masters of Dirt.”

    Masters of Dirt is the visionary brainchild of Austrian freestyle mountain biker Georg Fechter. Every show’s concept starts off as a seemingly impossible idea in Georgie’s mind, before being carefully molded and refined into a high-tech theatre production.

    Two of the biggest highlights of the show and by far the most dangerous acts are the Quad (a 200kg Freestyle Quad Bike) and the Sled (a 300kg Snowmobile) both performing aerial stunts and backflips. “We’re excited about all the possibilities this new show can bring us and our passionate fan base,” said Georg Fechter. “This is the stuff dreams are made of. We’ve enjoyed sharing our journey with fans through digital media and look forward to reaching new heights with this new reality TV series.”

    INsight TV has been created for the millennial viewer who wants real trending content told through incredible stories. Viewable in their own time. Wherever and whenever they want. INsight is committed to pushing the boundaries of linear and non-linear broadcasting. The range of programming demonstrates the best of Ultra HD; from beautiful, vivid cinematography to high-speed action.