Feature Stories – Realscreen

The 2023 MIPTV Shopper’s Guide, part two

Andrew Tracy — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:59:26 +0000

MIPTV is scheduled to kick off its 2023 edition in Cannes on Monday (April 17). Realscreen is running an all-week round-up of new non-fiction and unscripted titles that distributors will ...

The 2023 MIPTV Shopper’s Guide, part one

Andrew Jeffrey — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:31:59 +0000

MIPTV is scheduled to kick off its 2023 edition in Cannes next Monday (April 17). As usual, Realscreen, is presenting a round-up all week of new non-fiction and unscripted titles that ...

Can UFC doc “Thug Rose” boost crossover appeal of combat sports?

Andrew Tracy — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:00:43 +0000

The recent premiere at the Austin Film Festival of the new feature documentary Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist underlined once again how far the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) has ...

Hitting the Mark: Is it still possible to reach the 100-episode milestone?

Andrew Jeffrey — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:27:06 +0000

For more than 60 years, the threshold of 100 episodes has been a major milestone for TV series, signaling a show’s longevity and popularity. The mark has long been seen ...

C4 preps cross-format “Murder Island” from STV Studios, Motion Content Group

Kim Izzo — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:44:30 +0000

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered the innovative competition format Murder Island, which mixes factual entertainment and crime drama, from STV Studios and Motion Content Group. The six-part series revolves around a fictional ...

The MIPCOM 2020 Shopper’s Guide, part two

Realscreen Staff — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:39:07 +0000

An extensive array of non-fiction titles will be launched at this year’s virtual MIPCOM Online+ market, running Oct. 12-16. Ahead of the excitement, Realscreen presents the second part of our ...

The MIPCOM 2020 Shopper’s Guide, part one

Realscreen Staff — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:33:11 +0000

Ahead of this year’s virtual MIPCOM, Realscreen presents a round-up of new non-fiction and unscripted titles from distributors slated for the online marketplace. For selections from our editorial team, check out ...

Summit ’20: Formats market ripe for “feel-good,” “fresh and loud” ideas

Jillian Morgan — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:26:03 +0000

NEW ORLEANS — From reality competitions to quiz shows, the formats business model is firing on all cylinders as producers and creators look to unleash bold ideas that can travel ...

The deal is on: Banijay to acquire Endemol Shine

Barry Walsh — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 13:39:30 +0000

After 18 months of speculation involving myriad media conglomerates, the saga concerning the sale of Endemol Shine Group (ESG) is reaching a conclusion. As expected, Paris-based Banijay Group has reached a ...

The MIPCOM 2019 Shopper’s Guide, part three

Realscreen Staff — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:59:16 +0000

Television distributors and content creators are jetting off to the MIPCOM market in Cannes next week, offering up numerous non-fiction series and specials. Below is Realscreen‘s third and final round-up ...