#Sean Penn’s ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ Hostage Satire Pulled From MIPCOM Amid Israel-Hamas War 

#Sean Penn’s ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ Hostage Satire Pulled From MIPCOM Amid Israel-Hamas War 

Amid breaking news coverage of the attacks on Israel, Fremantle has decided against bringing the Australian satirical comedy C*A*U*G*H*T, which stars and is executive produced by Sean Penn, to MIPCOM for promotion and international sales amid the expanding conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.   “In light of the current situation unfolding in Israel,…

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#MIPCOM Announces 2023 Diversify TV Award Nominations

#MIPCOM Announces 2023 Diversify TV Award Nominations

International television market Mipcom Cannes on Thursday unveiled this year’s nominees for the Diversify TV Awards, which honor international programming promoting diversity and inclusion.  The nominees were picked from some 165 submissions from more than 27 countries. To be eligible, programs were required to provide a fair and balanced representation of race and ethnicity, the…

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#MIPCOM: Studios “Open for Business” at International TV Market as Consolidation and Disruption Rule

#MIPCOM: Studios “Open for Business” at International TV Market as Consolidation and Disruption Rule

MIPCOM: Studios “Open for Business” at International TV Market as Consolidation and Disruption Rule The return of MIPCOM, which wrapped up its 2022 edition Thursday, was an unqualified success. The studios were back in force — the massive beachside stands for Disney, Paramount, Lionsgate and Warner Bros. Discovery were buzzing with business — and international…

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