Premium documentaries, co-productions and the changing streamer landscape are set to dominate next week’s Mipcom Cannes as thousands of buyers descend on the Croisette after three years off, according to a wealth of senior sales bosses.
In the lead-up to one of the most highly-anticipated markets for years, Deadline has spoken with Fremantle’s Jens Richter, All3Media International’s Louise Pedersen, Banijay Rights’ Cathy Payne, eOne’s Stuart Baxter and A+E Networks’ Steve MacDonald to assess the state of play before the October 17-20 event.
Each was delighted to be returning in person after three years virtual — last year’s Mipcom was hybrid and pared back — and said there is a renewed optimism, negating the ‘market fatigue’ that has crept up in years gone by.
“People need people and this is a people business,” says Fremantle International CEO Richter. “My main priority is to connect with everybody. Being...
In the lead-up to one of the most highly-anticipated markets for years, Deadline has spoken with Fremantle’s Jens Richter, All3Media International’s Louise Pedersen, Banijay Rights’ Cathy Payne, eOne’s Stuart Baxter and A+E Networks’ Steve MacDonald to assess the state of play before the October 17-20 event.
Each was delighted to be returning in person after three years virtual — last year’s Mipcom was hybrid and pared back — and said there is a renewed optimism, negating the ‘market fatigue’ that has crept up in years gone by.
“People need people and this is a people business,” says Fremantle International CEO Richter. “My main priority is to connect with everybody. Being...
- 10/12/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Liz Soriano has been upped at A+E Networks.
The Vice President of International Programming has been promoted to SVP, International Programming. She will report to Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International and will oversee all of the cable group’s global programming services to linear and digital networks around the world.
Soriano recently launched the Lifetime Movie Network channel in Australia and partnered with History U.S. on Hiroshima: 75 Years Later, an international co-production with Hulu Japan.
“Liz is an incredibly accomplished entertainment executive who has demonstrated her acute business and creative acumen to help build A+E Networks into a world-class provider of engaging content, and further grow the company into a top creator of global IP,” said MacDonald. “With Liz’s keen eye on the pulse of our industry and innate ability to design efficient delivery systems that supply our global pipeline, we are excited about the prospect...
The Vice President of International Programming has been promoted to SVP, International Programming. She will report to Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International and will oversee all of the cable group’s global programming services to linear and digital networks around the world.
Soriano recently launched the Lifetime Movie Network channel in Australia and partnered with History U.S. on Hiroshima: 75 Years Later, an international co-production with Hulu Japan.
“Liz is an incredibly accomplished entertainment executive who has demonstrated her acute business and creative acumen to help build A+E Networks into a world-class provider of engaging content, and further grow the company into a top creator of global IP,” said MacDonald. “With Liz’s keen eye on the pulse of our industry and innate ability to design efficient delivery systems that supply our global pipeline, we are excited about the prospect...
- 1/19/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A+E Networks has named Fox veteran Steve MacDonald president of its global content licensing and international division, Variety has learned. There, he will oversee the company’s multi-platform and library content licensing initiatives and international activities.
“MacDonald is a highly accomplished sales executive who has been a major force behind many of the most innovative and revenue-rich media content transactions in the entertainment industry,” said A+E Networks Groups president Paul Buccieri, to whom MacDonald will report. “His innate talent for unearthing revenue potential within media assets is the precise skill we require as we continue to evolve our company.”
MacDonald was most recently at Twentieth Television, where he spent 24 years, ultimately rising to the position of executive vice president, general sales manager of basic cable, with oversight of broadcast syndication. During his time there, he steered Twentieth’s revenue growth strategy, driving content licensing sales for domestic off-net syndication of sitcoms,...
“MacDonald is a highly accomplished sales executive who has been a major force behind many of the most innovative and revenue-rich media content transactions in the entertainment industry,” said A+E Networks Groups president Paul Buccieri, to whom MacDonald will report. “His innate talent for unearthing revenue potential within media assets is the precise skill we require as we continue to evolve our company.”
MacDonald was most recently at Twentieth Television, where he spent 24 years, ultimately rising to the position of executive vice president, general sales manager of basic cable, with oversight of broadcast syndication. During his time there, he steered Twentieth’s revenue growth strategy, driving content licensing sales for domestic off-net syndication of sitcoms,...
- 10/3/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Boston (AP) - Authorities say an actor who had roles in "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Fighter" has died more than a week after he was pulled from the water at a Boston beach.
Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald says 54-year-old Sean Malone died Wednesday night at a hospital.
Malone was pulled from the waters on July 20 after a Boston firefighter and three Milton teens saw him go under. Flaherty and two of the men performed CPR, and he was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
MacDonald says Malone had injuries from being pulled unconscious and not breathing from the water.
Malone played Skinny Ray Likanski in 2007's "Gone Baby Gone" and Wolfie in 2010's "The Fighter."...
Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald says 54-year-old Sean Malone died Wednesday night at a hospital.
Malone was pulled from the waters on July 20 after a Boston firefighter and three Milton teens saw him go under. Flaherty and two of the men performed CPR, and he was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
MacDonald says Malone had injuries from being pulled unconscious and not breathing from the water.
Malone played Skinny Ray Likanski in 2007's "Gone Baby Gone" and Wolfie in 2010's "The Fighter."...
- 7/30/2015
- by The Associated Press
- Moviefone
Television history was made today when Fxx signed an absolutely massive deal with 20th Century Fox Television for the rights to air animation staple The Simpsons in syndication for at least the next ten years. Fxx, a recent spin-off channel of FX (also owned by Fox), will pay approximately $750 million spread across the next decade in accordance with the terms of the deal, which also grants them the ability to stream past seasons of The Simpsons on their soon-to-launch video-on-demand app FXNow.
The deal, which includes over 500 episodes of the perennial program, is the largest off-network sale of all time. It will go into effect this August when Fxx begins airing episodes from the first 24 seasons of The Simpsons. When the 26th season premieres in 2014, Fxx will then get the go-ahead to air episodes from the currently airing 25th season. This programming model will continue for the next ten years.
The deal, which includes over 500 episodes of the perennial program, is the largest off-network sale of all time. It will go into effect this August when Fxx begins airing episodes from the first 24 seasons of The Simpsons. When the 26th season premieres in 2014, Fxx will then get the go-ahead to air episodes from the currently airing 25th season. This programming model will continue for the next ten years.
- 11/15/2013
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Tracy Barlow seduces Ryan Connor in order to get back at his mum Michelle. The 'Coronation Street' superbitch's latest scheme sees her woo arch rival Michelle's son in a jealous rage after she discovers the Rovers Return barmaid has moved back in with her ex-husband Steve MacDonald. The devious brunette accepts a job at the kebab shop in order to get closer to the youngster, who is flattered by Tracy's advances and ends up spending the night with her. Actress Kate Ford who plays Tracy on the ITV1 show told InsideSoap magazine: ''Michelle can't believe her eyes - this really is her...
- 9/2/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Tracy Barlow seduces Ryan Connor in order to get back at his mum Michelle. The 'Coronation Street' superbitch's latest scheme sees her woo arch rival Michelle's son in a jealous rage after she discovers the Rovers Return barmaid has moved back in with her ex-husband Steve MacDonald. The devious brunette accepts a job at the kebab shop in order to get closer to the youngster, who is flattered by Tracy's advances and ends up spending the night with her. Actress Kate Ford who plays Tracy on the ITV1 show told InsideSoap magazine: ''Michelle can't believe her eyes - this really is her...
- 8/30/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Just when it looked like she was out, a documentary defending Sarah Palin's record points strongly to a 2012 run. Shushannah Walshe on how it stayed secret-and its impact on her chances.
It sure looks like she's running.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Why Obama's Still Untouchable in 2012
Sarah Palin, who until recently was absolutely, positively not running for president, according to Beltway pundits, suddenly looks like she's doing exactly that. The biggest hint so far: a feature-length film that touts her record as governor and aims to lay to rest lingering worries about her widely criticized decision to resign as governor of Alaska. Scott Conroy of RealClearPolitics has seen a rough cut of the film, which was made by conservative filmmaker Stephen K. Bannon and will premiere in Iowa next month. Bannon, best known for a film about the Tea Party movement, Generation Zero, that aired on Fox News,...
It sure looks like she's running.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Why Obama's Still Untouchable in 2012
Sarah Palin, who until recently was absolutely, positively not running for president, according to Beltway pundits, suddenly looks like she's doing exactly that. The biggest hint so far: a feature-length film that touts her record as governor and aims to lay to rest lingering worries about her widely criticized decision to resign as governor of Alaska. Scott Conroy of RealClearPolitics has seen a rough cut of the film, which was made by conservative filmmaker Stephen K. Bannon and will premiere in Iowa next month. Bannon, best known for a film about the Tea Party movement, Generation Zero, that aired on Fox News,...
- 5/26/2011
- by Shushannah Walshe
- The Daily Beast
HollywoodNews.com: USA Network has reached an agreement with Twentieth Television, acquiring the exclusive syndication rights to the critically acclaimed ratings hit “Modern Family.”
The announcement was made today by Jane Blaney, USA’s executive vice president, programming, acquisitions and scheduling and Steve MacDonald, Evp, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television. Under the agreement, USA will strip the series Monday through Sunday beginning Fall 2013.”This is by far the most significant sitcom acquisition we have ever made.
“Modern Family” is the hottest new sitcom that premiered during the ’09-’10 TV season and it’s a perfect fit for USA,” said Blaney. “The terrific writing, incredible ensemble cast and the ‘cool’ cultural relevance align perfectly with the Characters Welcome brand.” “Modern Family is an incredible comedy series driven by a strong ensemble cast, which we think will be an excellent complement to USA Network’s slate of character driven programs,...
The announcement was made today by Jane Blaney, USA’s executive vice president, programming, acquisitions and scheduling and Steve MacDonald, Evp, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television. Under the agreement, USA will strip the series Monday through Sunday beginning Fall 2013.”This is by far the most significant sitcom acquisition we have ever made.
“Modern Family” is the hottest new sitcom that premiered during the ’09-’10 TV season and it’s a perfect fit for USA,” said Blaney. “The terrific writing, incredible ensemble cast and the ‘cool’ cultural relevance align perfectly with the Characters Welcome brand.” “Modern Family is an incredible comedy series driven by a strong ensemble cast, which we think will be an excellent complement to USA Network’s slate of character driven programs,...
- 6/30/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
HollywoodNews.com: Oxygen Media and Twentieth Television have reached an exclusive agreement for the basic cable syndication rights to Twentieth Century Fox’s critically-acclaimed television hit series “Glee.” The multi-year deal was announced today by Steve MacDonald, Evp, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television and Jason Klarman, President, Oxygen Media.
In commenting on the announcement, MacDonald said, “This is a unique syndication opportunity and we’re thrilled to be working on it with Oxygen. This deal not only provides viewers with the opportunity to see even more of the drama, comedy, song and dance that they have come to expect from ‘Glee’, but also extends the reach of this pop-culture phenomenon’s brand through a new reality series.”
“’Glee’ is the No. 1 hit show for women 18-34 and Generation O is obsessed with it,” added Jason Klarman, President, Oxygen Media. “It’s Live Out Loud in every way.
In commenting on the announcement, MacDonald said, “This is a unique syndication opportunity and we’re thrilled to be working on it with Oxygen. This deal not only provides viewers with the opportunity to see even more of the drama, comedy, song and dance that they have come to expect from ‘Glee’, but also extends the reach of this pop-culture phenomenon’s brand through a new reality series.”
“’Glee’ is the No. 1 hit show for women 18-34 and Generation O is obsessed with it,” added Jason Klarman, President, Oxygen Media. “It’s Live Out Loud in every way.
- 6/30/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Syndication nation news as two popular TV shows were snatched up for syndication by NBCU sister cablers USA and Oxygen. USA has acquired exclusive rights to ABC's comedy "Modern Family," while Oxygen won exclusive rights to Fox musical series, "Glee." The USA announcement was made today by Jane Blaney, USA.s executive vice president, programming, acquisitions and scheduling and Steve MacDonald, Evp, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television. Under the agreement, USA will strip the series Monday through Sunday beginning Fall 2013. "This is by far the most significant sitcom acquisition we have ever made. Modern Family is the hottest new sitcom that premiered during the .09-.10 TV season and it.s a perfect fit for USA,. said...
- 6/30/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
For the first time ever, a cable network, Comedy Central, has syndicated a sitcom from another cable network, FX in this case. Comedy Central has purchased the syndication rights to the bizarre and riotously funny It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia series from FX Channel. The deal will begin with a limited run beginning next summer, and then beginning in 2011 the long-term deal will take effect which will include the currently airing fifth season of the show, and the already picked up sixth and seventh seasons which will air first on FX before being syndicated to Comedy Central. This will bring a grand total of at least 84 episodes as part of the syndication deal.
Behold, our new 2nd home on Comedy Central!
Steve MacDonald, Evp, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television said, "Crossing a series from one hugely successful cable brand to another speaks volumes to the show's loyal viewers and skyrocketing ratings.
Behold, our new 2nd home on Comedy Central!
Steve MacDonald, Evp, General Sales Manager, Basic Cable of Twentieth Television said, "Crossing a series from one hugely successful cable brand to another speaks volumes to the show's loyal viewers and skyrocketing ratings.
- 10/22/2009
- by Bryan Jones
- TVovermind.com
There's a sunny future for cable networks FX and Comedy Central.
The two media outlets are joining forces to run FX's successful series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" in syndication starting summer 2010. The critically acclaimed show, currently in its fifth season, will continue its episodes first-run on FX through the sixth and seventh seasons, totaling 84 episodes by 2011.
In a press release on Comedy Central's Web site, executive Steve MacDonald, the general sales manager of Twentieth Television, was among those announcing the show's future.
"Crossing a series from one hugely successful cable brand to another speaks volumes to the show's loyal viewers and skyrocketing ratings," he said. "Greg Meidel, President of Twentieth Television, and I are thrilled that Comedy Central will place 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' beside the network's strong slate of cutting-edge programming; further elevating this hilarious series and introducing a unique cast of characters to new audiences.
The two media outlets are joining forces to run FX's successful series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" in syndication starting summer 2010. The critically acclaimed show, currently in its fifth season, will continue its episodes first-run on FX through the sixth and seventh seasons, totaling 84 episodes by 2011.
In a press release on Comedy Central's Web site, executive Steve MacDonald, the general sales manager of Twentieth Television, was among those announcing the show's future.
"Crossing a series from one hugely successful cable brand to another speaks volumes to the show's loyal viewers and skyrocketing ratings," he said. "Greg Meidel, President of Twentieth Television, and I are thrilled that Comedy Central will place 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' beside the network's strong slate of cutting-edge programming; further elevating this hilarious series and introducing a unique cast of characters to new audiences.
- 10/21/2009
- icelebz.com
By Wrap Staff
Comedy Central has picked up basic-cable off-net rights to Twentieth Television's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," which airs in first-run on basic cable network FX.
Under the multiyear deal, the hit comedy will start its run on Comedy Central next summer.
The deal was announced Tuesday by Steve MacDonald, executive VP/general sales manager for basic cable at Twentieth Television; John Landgraf, president-general manager, FX Networks; and David Bernath, senior VP of programming at Comedy Central.
The show concludes its fifth season on FX on Nov. 5. FX ha...
Comedy Central has picked up basic-cable off-net rights to Twentieth Television's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," which airs in first-run on basic cable network FX.
Under the multiyear deal, the hit comedy will start its run on Comedy Central next summer.
The deal was announced Tuesday by Steve MacDonald, executive VP/general sales manager for basic cable at Twentieth Television; John Landgraf, president-general manager, FX Networks; and David Bernath, senior VP of programming at Comedy Central.
The show concludes its fifth season on FX on Nov. 5. FX ha...
- 10/20/2009
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
Preview of "My Own Worst Enemy" episode 1.06 has been released. It reveals Edward Albright, played by Christian Slater, dealing with his past and national security as an effort in finding the culprit who murdered his parents.
With the title "High Crimes and Turducken", the episode shows Angie bracing herself and preparing for a bad news when her father Archie comes to town for the holidays. Meanwhile, Tom rekindles his strained relationship with his wife Mary Grady over a bourbon cooking session. Plus, Henry Spivey, also played by Slater, gets a birds eye view of Edwards' relationship with Dr. Norah Skinner.
Guest starring Stephen McDonald Howard as Archie and Missy Yager as Mary Grady, "High Crimes and Turducken" is scheduled to air on November 24 at 10/9c on NBC.
With the title "High Crimes and Turducken", the episode shows Angie bracing herself and preparing for a bad news when her father Archie comes to town for the holidays. Meanwhile, Tom rekindles his strained relationship with his wife Mary Grady over a bourbon cooking session. Plus, Henry Spivey, also played by Slater, gets a birds eye view of Edwards' relationship with Dr. Norah Skinner.
Guest starring Stephen McDonald Howard as Archie and Missy Yager as Mary Grady, "High Crimes and Turducken" is scheduled to air on November 24 at 10/9c on NBC.
- 11/18/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Film-permit organization FilmL.A. has appointed nonprofit veteran Paul Audley its new president.
The decision last week was announced Monday, Audley's first day on the job.
He replaces Steve MacDonald, who resigned in April. FilmL.A. Cfo Michael Bennett served as acting president in the interim.
Audley had been Arizona state director of the San Francisco-based organization Trust for Public Land. A one-time politician and attorney, Audley was mayor of Fairfield, Conn., and deputy secretary of state in Connecticut.
"We are confident that Paul Audley will bring a new and innovative perspective to FilmL.A.," FilmL.A. chair Mel Kohn said. "His vast knowledge and extraordinary background will lead FilmL.A. to become an even more efficient, responsive and vital player in the Los Angles landscape."
Audley said he looks forward to serving FilmL.A.'s "diverse constituencies."
Formed in 1995, FilmL.A. processes permits for on-location films, TV and commercial...
The decision last week was announced Monday, Audley's first day on the job.
He replaces Steve MacDonald, who resigned in April. FilmL.A. Cfo Michael Bennett served as acting president in the interim.
Audley had been Arizona state director of the San Francisco-based organization Trust for Public Land. A one-time politician and attorney, Audley was mayor of Fairfield, Conn., and deputy secretary of state in Connecticut.
"We are confident that Paul Audley will bring a new and innovative perspective to FilmL.A.," FilmL.A. chair Mel Kohn said. "His vast knowledge and extraordinary background will lead FilmL.A. to become an even more efficient, responsive and vital player in the Los Angles landscape."
Audley said he looks forward to serving FilmL.A.'s "diverse constituencies."
Formed in 1995, FilmL.A. processes permits for on-location films, TV and commercial...
- 10/27/2008
- by By Carl DiOrio
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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