France TV Distribution has picked up international rights to “Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,” a first new installment of the high-rating, worldwide-sold historical doc franchise, written and directed by Thomas Marlier (“Sardinia, the Mysterious Civilization of the Nuraghi,” “Science Grand Format”). “We are really excited about this reboot of Apocalypse. Since the first series launched in 2013,…
“California Avenue” is the new show from Hugo Blick, the brains behind some of modern TV’s most impressive dramas, including Emily Blunt starrer “The English,” “The Honourable Woman” with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michaela Coel-fronted “Black Earth Rising.” Unsurprisingly, “California Avenue” features an equally star-studded cast in the form of Bill Nighy (“Love Actually), Helena Bonham […]
Mediawan and BYD, which recently partnered to develop and finance international premium content, have unveiled the first project out of their pact: a special episode of the “Miraculous Chibi” series featuring BYD’s new electric vehicle, the BYD Dolphin Surf. The episode, titled “Watt a Dream Date!,” launches worldwide on YouTube on Tuesday. It marks the […]
Dans le viseur de l’inspection du travail pour ses pratiques sur les émissions « C à vous » et « C dans l’air », la maison de production Mediawan prépare la fusion de quatre sociétés.
Avec neuf films présentés à Cannes, la maison de production Mediawan confirme son poids dans le cinéma français et international. Son patron, Pierre-Antoine Capton, défend volontiers l’audiovisuel public. À Cannes, certains montent les marches, d’autres comptent les films. Pierre-Antoine Capton appartient plutôt à la seconde catégorie. Le patron de Mediawan, groupe fondé avec Xavier Niel […]
British-Australian indie powerhouse See-Saw Films has signed a multi-year strategic slate production financing partnership with Paris-based investment firm Entourage Ventures. Under the deal, Entourage will invest up to $50 million in equity over the next three years across a slate of features for See-Saw, recently acquired by Mediawan. See-Saw is behind hit TV shows such […]
Après six mois durant lesquels l’audiovisuel public est passé sur le grill de la commission parlementaire, Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez est en position de combat. Si le directeur des antennes et des programmes de France Télévisions reconnaît certains manquements à la neutralité et promet une gestion plus rigoureuse des deniers publics, il récuse certains reproches qu’il estime calomnieux ou orientés. Et…
Six mois d'auditions houleuses, des fuites orchestrées par des députés, un président de commission hostile, de violentes attaques dans la presse... pour un rapport qui a failli être enterré. Charles Alloncle raconte ce qu’il a découvert en plongeant dans les entrailles de l’audiovisuel public...
L’article Charles Alloncle: «J’ai pris des coups, mais j’ai appris à les encaisser» est apparu en…
EXCLUSIVE: Round 12 has acquired international sales rights for Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco’s documentary The Match, about the legendary Argentina-England 1986 World Cup quarter final, ahead of its debut in Cannes Premiere. It marks the first sales acquisition of a Cannes Official Selection title for the sports-focused label, since its creation by Mediawan and Goodfellas in […]
The life of Bernard Loiseau, the late French culinary giant who inspired the character of Chef Auguste Gusteau in Pixar’s Ratatouille, is set to be explored in a biopic. Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, which is part of the Mediawan Group, and 31 Juin Films announced on Thursday that they are joining forces in partnership with Loiseau’s family, […]
La Commission d’enquête sur la neutralité et le financement de l’audiovisuel public recevait pour sa dernière audition Delphine Ernotte.
Ego Productions, the French premium label within the Mediawan Group, and Seoul-based Flix Oven have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and produce films and series. The agreement was formalized during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Korea marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Mediawan co-founder and CEO […]
EXCLUSIVE: Plan B Europe, the recently launched London-based subsidiary of Brad Pitt’s L.A.-based Plan B Entertainment, is expanding its team with two key producer hires. Former Sony Pictures Television International exec Maria Fleischer joins as Executive Producer, while Charlie Silver arrives from House Productions to take up the role of Development Producer. The hires come […]
Matthieu Pigasse affirme vouloir « peser le plus possible » sur la présidentielle de 2027, sans dire encore à quel titre.
Jean-Jacques Cordival, secrétaire général du Syndicat des personnels de la communication et de l'audiovisuel (SNPCA-CGC), dévoile dans un entretien exclusif les cadavres dans le placard de France Télévisions.