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Bob Greenblat, Dan Cohen, Jeff Sagansky, Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Kevin Beggs, Kathleen Finch, Pearlena Igbokwe, Kevin Mayer among those Set to Speak

Sessions to Tackle Linear, Streaming and International Content Investment, Marketing, Distribution, and More

LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 – The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), the premier global business association for content producers, distributors, streamers and buyers across all platforms, has revealed the full conference agenda for first-ever NATPE Hollywood. Taking place all day on June 1, 2022 at the W Hollywood Hotel, it will kick-off with welcoming remarks at 9:00 AM PT.   

The opening conversation at NATPE Hollywood will focus  on the evolving business of content since the introduction of streaming from a financial perspective. Matthew Belloni, Founding Partner of Puck News, will moderate a session featuring Lionsgate Television Group Chair, Kevin Beggs; Candle Media Co-CEO Kevin Mayer; and Managing Director and Senior Media & Entertainment Analyst at BofA Securities Global Research Jessica Reif Ehrlich. 

Additional speakers taking the stage in fireside chats and panel discussions include:

• Former Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment, Chairman of NBCUniversal Television Group, and founder of the production studio The Green Room, Bob Greenblatt, interviewed by Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman, Universal Studio Group. 
• President, ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group, Dan Cohen; 
• Eagle Equity Investment Partner, Jeff Sagansky, interviewed by Robert Friedman, CEO, Bungalow Media + Entertainment;
• Founder and Director, Center for the Digital Future, Jeffrey Cole;
• Chief Lifestyle Brands Officer, Discovery Inc., Kathleen Finch; and more. 

For more information and details on registration, please visit: https://www.natpe.com/hollywood/agenda/

International Production Takes Center Stage

Another major focus of the event  will be a deep dive into the inner workings of international content production. Teresa Fernández-Valdés, Executive Producer, Bambú Producciones, a STUDIOCANAL Company; Firat Gulgen, CEO and Founder, Calinos; and Luca Bernabei, CEO and Producer, Lux Vide will be on stage for a session titled “Global Drama 2022: Where In-Language Originals Dominate.”

Immediately following this session, Françoise Guyonnet, Executive Managing Director TV Series, STUDIOCANAL; Matt Creasey, EVP, Sales, Coproductions & Acquisitions, Banijay Rights; Ana Bond, SVP & Managing Director, Intl Productions, LATAM & U.S. Hispanic, Sony Pictures Entertainment and; Christian Vesper, President of Global Drama, will take the stage for a panel titled “The Transformation of International Co-Productions”. 

Unscripted Execs Tackle the Changing Times

Covering the shifting nature of the unscripted industry the conference will close with a mega-panel moderated by Bruce David Klein, Founder and Executive Producer, Atlas Media Corp., and Phil Gurin, President & CEO of The Gurin Company, and Co-Chairman FRAPA. The session will feature Max Einhorn, SVP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, FilmRise; Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A+E Networks; Peter Markham, CEO, Estrella Media; Ben Samek, President & Chief Operating Officer, Endemol Shine Americas; and Courtney White, President, Food Network. 

Premiering a Scripted Series in 2022

Any new scripted series for 2022 faces increased competition for building a loyal audience. Hear about AMC’s plans to tap new audiences for “Dark Winds,” a noir thriller series about two Navajo police, lead by a Native American writing team. This fireside chat features the series’ creator, Graham Roland, star, Zahn McLarnon, and leading exec at AMC Studios, president of Entertainment, Dan McDermott.

Said JP Bommel, President and CEO, NATPE, “As NATPE returns to in-person events, the  inaugural edition of NATPE Hollywood is a must attend event as we have gathered a massive list of influential content executives and key-decision makers in one-place, for one day, for a thought leadership summit on the competitive business of content. NATPE Hollywood is the place to meet with the players and reconnect with your peers.”

About NATPE

National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) is a global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events; all specially curated for the content industry. Representing every facet of the content business, NATPE’s rich history, spanning over five decades, cements its roots as the largest U.S.-based global content association. NATPE is committed to representing the needs of our evolving members and constituents across all platforms and to bringing them together to shape the future of the business of content. It organizes three trade shows: NATPE Miami, the #1 global content show in the Americas; LA Screenings Independents, with focus in Latin America and US Hispanic; and NATPE Budapest, the ultimate destination for companies targeting CEE and CIS.

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Press Contacts:
Kevin Broderick
The Lippin Group (LA)
kevin@lippingroup.com

Awards Gala to Make Los Angeles Debut at the Beverly Wilshire on June 2, 2022 as part of the NATPE RETURNS series of events to take place in New York, Los Angeles and Budapest in 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 – The recipients of NATPE’s 18th Annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards are Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey, Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg, film and television writer, producer, and director Alex Kurtzman, actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director Amy Poehler, storied talk show personality Maury Povich, programmer, producer and media investor Jeff Sagansky, and Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Recording Artist, and Horseman William Shatner. The group will receive the prestigious award at a special reception on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Beverly Wilshire. 

The 2022 Tartikoff Legacy Award recipients are recognized for exhibiting their extraordinary passion, leadership, independence and vision through their diverse work in being a part of the creation and distribution of content for the world’s traditional and digital marketplaces. Named in honor of Brandon Tartikoff, one of the most esteemed programmers in the history of television, the Award was created to acknowledge a select group of television professionals who have demonstrated the highest degree of excellence in their field.

“Bringing the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award to Los Angeles for the first time is a milestone moment for NATPE,” said JP Bommel, President and CEO, NATPE. “This event is such an important part of our mission, and to have it make its return — in person, with such an accomplished group of creatives and executives being honored — is something we are very proud of.” 

This will be the first time the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards gala will take place in Los Angeles after previously being a part of the NATPE Miami Marketplace and Conference. The Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards are part of a series of events taking place during 2022 as part of NATPE RETURNS. This will include events in New York, Budapest, and Los Angeles. 

One of these events, NATPE Hollywood, will be taking place one day earlier at the W Hollywood Hotel. NATPE Hollywood will continue the conversations most important to the content industry including thought leadership keynotes on international drama, a focus on unscripted, sessions on international co-productions, conversations on streaming, and audience acquisition discussions. Please visit www.natpe.com for more information on everything happening at NATPE in 2022. 

This year’s recipients of the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award are: 

Channing Dungey – Highly esteemed TV industry leader Channing Dungey has served as Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group, since January 2021. In this role, she has creative responsibility for all of Warner Bros.’ unrivaled television production activities, including  more than 100 scripted and unscripted/alternative series for on-demand/streaming platforms, premium/pay and basic cable channels, and the broadcast networks. She is the first woman to run the television operations at Warner Bros. in the Studio’s history, and she was previously the first Black executive to run the entertainment division at a major U.S. broadcast network as President of ABC Entertainment. See full bio HERE.

Whoopi Goldberg – Whoopi Goldberg is one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy, the Academy Award, the Golden Globe, the Emmy and a Tony. She is also a prolific producer, entrepreneur and is well-known around the world for her many humanitarian endeavors. Born and raised in New York City, she performed in San Diego and the Bay Area with the Blake Street Hawkeyes theatre troupe. It was there that she created the characters which became “The Spook Show” and evolved into her hit Broadway show, Grammy Award-winning album and the HBO special that helped launch her career. Whoopi appeared in the 2020 adaptation of Stephen King’s best-selling novel “The Stand” for Paramount+ and played a recurring role on Amazon’s “Harlem.”  She reprises her iconic role of Guinan in season two of the Paramount+ series, “Star Trek: Picard” and has joined the cast of the Amazon series, “Anansi Boys,” based on Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed fantasy novel.   She lends her voice to the upcoming animated features “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk” and “Luck,” and she appears in and produces the feature film, “Till,” for MGM’s Orion Pictures. Full bio can be HERE. 

Alex Kurtzman – As one of the leading creative voices in the entertainment industry today, Alex Kurtzman is known for his ability to bring complex source material, recognizable IP and original stories to screens with relatable, character-driven narratives that reach mass audiences and receive critical acclaim. Kurtzman and his production company Secret Hideout are dedicated to developing and producing a wide array of sophisticated and compelling content across all platforms through their overall TV deal with CBS Studios. Through the company, Kurtzman is at the helm of the growing “Star Trek” universe on Paramount+ including the award-winning STAR TREK: DISCOVERY; the critically acclaimed STAR TREK: PICARD, featuring Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard; the animated comedy STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS; the animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY, in partnership with Nickelodeon, that expands the franchise to young audiences; and highly anticipated new series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. In addition, Secret Hideout is in development on a “Star Trek” project based on “Section 31,” with Michelle Yeoh attached to star. Kurtzman is also co-creator/executive producer and director of THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name for Showtime. Full bio HERE. 

Amy Poehler – Amy Poehler is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and sought-after talents with credits including that of actress, writer, executive producer, and bestselling author. Poehler, perhaps best known for her starring role on the Emmy-nominated NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, currently serves as co-creator, executive producer, and the lead voice of FOX’s animated series Duncanville, executive producer of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series Russian Doll, and appears as co-host (alongside Nick Offerman) and executive producer of the hit crafting competition series Making It. In March 2022 Poehler made her documentary directorial debut with Amazon’s critically acclaimed documentary Lucy & Desi where she also executive produces alongside Imagine Documentaries & White Horse Pictures. She also serves as executive producer on the Amazon series Harlem on and Making It spinoff Baking It at Peacock both of which are now streaming. She recently starred and directed in Netflix’s Moxie and continues to serve as executive producer on Adult Swim’s half hour comedy series Three Busy Debras. She has a number of additional projects in development as part of her successful production company Paper Kite Productions, including the thriller-drama The Mother-In-Law, Peacock’s unscripted series The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and the Netflix animated feature Steps.

Maury Povich – Maury Povich is the only television personality to have had three consecutive successful syndicated shows, beginning with the groundbreaking Fox tabloid news magazine A Current Affair (1986-1990), Paramount’s The Maury Povich Show (1991-1998), and NBCUniversal’s Maury (1998-present). Maury Povich is the longest running Daytime Talk Show Host in television history. See full bio HERE. 

Jeff Sagansky – Jeff Sagansky has been a longtime programmer, producer and investor in the entertainment/tech business. Over the past 11 years Sagansky has co-founded nine special purpose acquisition companies which have acquired and taken public companies including Draft Kings, Videocon DTH, India’s fastest growing satellite tv provider and most recently Gingko Bioworks, the leader in cell engineering in the largest biotech IPO in history. He is the former President of CBS Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Tristar Pictures. Please find his full bio HERE. 

William Shatner – William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over 60 years as an Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Recording Artist, and Horseman.  He is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures and a major philanthropist. Full bio can be found HERE. 

Past honorees include Steven Bochco, James Burrows, Jane Fonda, Christine Baranski, David E. Kelley, Norman Lear, Eva Longoria, Quincy Jones, Rita Moreno, Mara Brock Akil, Courtney A. Kemp, Greg Berlanti, Dick Wolf, and Betty White, among others.  

For those interested in purchasing tickets should visit: HERE

About NATPE

Celebrating over 55 years of service to the ever-evolving global television industry, NATPE continues to redefine itself and the services it provides to meet the needs of its members and the industry. What has remained constant is NATPE’s commitment to encouraging the growth and supporting the success of video content development, creations, production, financing, and distribution across all platforms. For more information, please visit www.natpe.com.

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Press Contacts:
Kevin Broderick
The Lippin Group/LA
kevin@lippingroup.com

First-Ever NATPE Hollywood Providing New Benefits for Members and Focusing on New Business Opportunities in Television, Streaming and Film – June 1st, 2022

IRIS Awards to Take Place During Upfronts in New York – May 17th, 2022; NATPE Budapest Returns – June 27-30th, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 2022 – The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), the premier global business association for content producers, distributors, streamers and buyers across all platforms, has revealed the calendar of events, both in-person and virtual, the industry association has planned for the content community in 2022. 

With an emphasis on finding opportunities that bring the industry back together in-person, NATPE has scheduled multiple activities in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe to benefit NATPE membership. More details on the events below will be announced in the coming months.

NATPE Virtual: 2022 Station Group Summit “The Power of Local Television” – February 17th – NATPE shines a spotlight on the backbone of broadcast as we hear from industry leaders that shape the evolution and reinvention of the local television business. Planned to take the stage include the executive who runs one of the largest station groups, to those running the newest networks, as well as a first-look at a proprietary study on negating disruptions during local TV’s great reboot. From those driving digital networks and FAST channels to disruptors, NATPE is set to deliver a celebration, education, and amplification of the power of local television.

NATPE Virtual: “The Evolution and Transformation of Television” – April 17th, 2022 – Save the date now for a day of online sessions covering the changes in the industry including perspectives from the advertising community and programming dedicated to the Latin American market.

2022 IRIS Awards – May 17th, 2022 – Originally planned for NATPE Miami 2022, the award reception will now be invitation-only and take place during the Upfronts in New York City. For more information, please see the initial release announcing this year’s award recipients: HERE.

NATPE Hollywood – June 1st, 2022 – Taking over the W Hotel in Hollywood, NATPE Hollywood will continue the conversations most important to NATPE Membership including thought leadership keynotes on international drama, a focus on unscripted, sessions on international co-productions, conversations on streaming, and audience acquisition discussions.

NATPE Budapest – June 27-30th, 2022 – Budapest, Hungary will mark the return of NATPE’s international conference and marketplace highlighted with fresh international drama screenings.

NATPE Streaming Plus – September 12th, 2022 – A staple in the NATPE calendar, the 4th Annual NATPE Streaming Plus will return to the W Hotel Hollywood for another year focusing on every aspect of the ever-changing landscape of streaming entertainment.

JP Bommel, President and CEO of NATPE commented, “True to our mission to be the indispensable resource in the content evolution, NATPE returns in a big way with a collection of unmissable events on both coasts and internationally that continue to provide connectivity, business intelligence and business opportunities for our members. We are so excited to be back together with all of you in May at the IRIS Awards. We are certain that each of these events will have an impact on our industry, including our brand new conference NATPE Hollywood.” 

For more information on these events details become available, please visit www.natpe.com. Both virtual events happening in February and April respectively, are free to attend.

About NATPE

NATPE is the largest U.S-based global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events, including NATPE Miami Marketplace + Conference, L.A. Screenings Independents, NATPE Budapest International and NATPE Streaming Plus.  Having launched NATPE Virtual, the global, year-round platform, the organization is fulfilling its mission to be one-stop shop for content.  NATPE V-Fronts™ is a stand-alone, custom-curated opportunity for all distributors and producers globally to provide screenings and showcases anywhere and at any time.  Representing every facet of the content business, NATPE, with a history of over five decades, is committed to representing the needs of its evolving members and constituents across all platforms and to bringing them together to be the indispensable resource in the evolution of content as the conduit to connectivity, business insights and opportunity.

For more information, please visit www.natpe.com.

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Press Contacts:
Kevin Broderick
The Lippin Group/LA
kevin@lippingroup.com

The NATPE Navigator Helps Buyers and Distributors Evaluate What Global Content is Most Popular Among U.S. Viewers To Make More Informed Content Acquisition and Sales Decisions

LOS ANGELES, September 22, 2021 – Whip Media, the leading enterprise software platform and data provider to the world’s largest entertainment organizations, and the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) today announced a partnership to provide a new data report for the entertainment industry with cross-platform insights on how U.S. audiences are consuming international TV series.

As TV series are traveling beyond borders to find new audiences, the new NATPE Navigator report highlights what original content produced outside the U.S. is among the most viewed domestically. The report provides intelligence to the industry to make more strategic buying and selling decisions as consumers are increasingly watching global TV series that have fresh talent and storytelling. Platforms are looking for new ways to capture the attention of viewers and differentiate themselves from competitors.

The NATPE report is compiled utilizing Whip Media’s proprietary global panel of consumers who report what programs they follow and watch and, further, how they feel about those shows. The panel is made up of 18 million viewers in over 170 countries and provides data on more than 4.5 million movie and TV episodes on 1,100 global platforms. 

The NATPE Navigator ranks the top ten most viewed non-U.S. TV series among U.S. viewers. The report also provides a snapshot of a specific global title including who is watching it, how people feel about it, what else they are watching, and where that title is available on SVOD services globally based on real-time streaming availability data provided by Whip Media’s partner, BB, a leading media intelligence and content distribution researcher.

“We at NATPE are proud of our position as a resource for this industry that has seen countless changes to the global content marketplace and are always looking for new ways to provide additional insights and guidance to our members,” said JP Bommel, President and CEO of NATPE. “This partnership with Whip Media will do just that, and we are eager to see the results of their study as we continue to navigate the shifts our industry is going through.”

“With the growing consumer demand for new TV series and movies, content is no longer staying within its originating territories, but it’s still difficult to predict hits and what content will resonate with local viewers,” said Carol Hanley, President of Whip Media. “We’re excited to partner with NATPE to provide this new actionable data to the industry along with insights on how to fill gaps in their programming in a marketplace now unbound by geography.”

Starting today, the NATPE Navigator is available bi-monthly on the NATPE and Whip Media websites and will be distributed in the NATPE newsletter.

About Whip Media

Whip Media is transforming the global content licensing ecosystem with a market-leading enterprise software platform that centrally connects data, processes and teams throughout the digital distribution journey. Powered by proprietary data and predictive insights, we enable the world’s top entertainment organizations including Hulu, NBCU, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate, BBC, HBO, AT&T, T-Mobile, Liberty Global, Discovery, and Pluto TV to efficiently distribute, control and monetize their TV and movie content to drive revenue and direct-to-consumer growth. The company’s newest innovation, the Whip Media Exchange is a next-generation content rights marketplace that makes global film and TV content licensing faster and more efficient. For more information, visit http://whipmedia.com.

About NATPE

NATPE is a global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events; all specially curated for the content industry. Representing every facet of the content business, NATPE’s rich history, spanning over five decades, cements its roots as the largest U.S.-based global content association. NATPE is committed to representing the needs of our evolving members and constituents across all platforms and to bringing them together to shape the future of the business of content. It organizes three trade shows: NATPE Miami, the #1 global content show in the Americas; LA Screenings Independents, with focus in Latin America and US Hispanic; and NATPE Budapest, the ultimate destination for companies targeting CEE and CIS.For more information, please visit www.natpe.com.

Media Contacts:
The Lippin Group
Kevin Broderick
natpe@lippingroup.com
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‘TELENOVELAS BY GLOBO: BIG HITS ANATOMY’ gathers top creators to share the formula for success of their stories  

August 27, 2021 – This year, Brazilian telenovela celebrate its 70th anniversary, 45 of which command a strong and successful sales record in the international market. In a digital event held in a partnership with NATPE exclusively for buyers and distributors all around the world, GLOBO, will reinforce the relevance and the competitive edge of the genre, as well as the success of GLOBO telenovelas worldwide, while sharing the reasons Brazilian telenovelas create actual success cases and drive business 

“NATPE V-Fronts presents Telenovelas by Globo: Big Hits Anatomy’ reveals cases from the recent production of “Sweet Diva”, a story of overcoming and optimism, and “A Life Worth Living”, which brings a positive message and shows that life must be valued at every moment. These two stories, that have been earning over fans wherever they run, will be showcased in addition to family drama “Once We Were Six”, a remake of a Brazilian literature classic that has been a hit throughout decades. “Once We Were Six” is also the most recent release from GLOBO, the largest producing company in Latin America, in the market. 

The showcase presentation will be headed by British journalist Ali May, writer and producer , who has hosted leading industry executives and Hollywood megastars at European events, such as Berlinale, MIPCOM and Content London. The event will count on the participation of the renowned authors and directors of the three super productions to share the ingredients that engage audiences and more details about their creations. 

For “Sweet Diva”, a telenovela currently running in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay and Chile and already licensed in 60 countries, Emmy International winner writer Walcyr Carrasco (also responsible for the Emmy Winner ‘Hidden Truths’) will tell what his inspiration was to write the plot, and director Amora Mautner (who also directed the International Emmy Winner ‘Precious Pearl’) will share details on the directing process. 

As for the hit “A Life Worth Living”, 2020 Rose D’or Awards Nominee telenovela that was also sold to more than 60 countries among which Belgium and Poland, writer Rosane Svartman and director Luiz Henrique Rios will be discussed their process. The duo will explain how the plot was designed around a friendship between generations and in different social classes, relaying to the public a message to value life.   

The other success presented in the showcase will be the drama “Once We Were Six”, which revolves around the strength of a matriarch and her family, living short on limited resources, but surrounded by affection. Sharing the success attributes and factors that go into created a sucessful the family saga, writer Angela Chaves and director Carlos Araújo will comment on the challenges of producing the telenovela remake of a that was a hit across different decades, but remains current, and continues to engage new audiences.  

‘NATPE V-Fronts™ presents Telenovelas by Globo: Big Hits Anatomy’ will take place on September 14, at 3 PM (Eastern Europe) / 9 AM (EST US). Registration for watching the event is already open through the link: https://www.natpe.com/virtual/telenovelas-by-globo/ 

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GLOBO PRESENTA SHOWCASE EXCLUSIVO SOBRE TELENOVELAS DE ÉXITO EN NATPE V-FRONTS™

‘TELENOVELAS BY GLOBO: BIG HITS ANATOMY’ cuenta con la participación de creadores de big hits para compartir la fórmula de éxito de sus historias  

27 August 2021 – Este año, la telenovela brasileña cumple 70 años, y 45 de ellos con la fuerte presencia de Globo en la venta de producciones exitosas para el mercado internacional. Y para reforzar la relevancia y competitividad del género, y el éxito de las telenovelas de GLOBO por el mundo, la productora más grande de América Latina compartirá los motivos que hacen de las telenovelas brasileñas verdaderos casos de éxito y business drivers en un evento digital en colaboración con NATPE exclusivamente para compradores y distribuidores de todo el mundo. 

“NATPE V-Fronts™ presents Telenovelas by Globo: Big Hits Anatomy’ revela casos de las producciones recientes “Dulce Ambición”, trama sobre superación y optimismo, y “Suerte de Vivir”, que trae un mensaje positivo y muestra que la vida debe ser valorizada cada momento – dos historias que vienen conquistando nuevos aficionados por donde pasa –, además del drama familiar “Éramos Seis”, remake de un clásico de la literatura brasileña que ha tenido éxito a lo largo de décadas y el más reciente lanzamiento de la empresa en el mercado.  

La presentación del showcase estará a cargo del periodista británico Ali May, escritor y productor que ha sido anfitrión de importantes ejecutivos de la industria y megaestrellas de Hollywood en eventos europeos, como Berlinale, MIPCOM y Content London. El evento contará con la participación de renombrados autores y directores de las tres superproducciones para compartir los ingredientes que atraen a la audiencia y más detalles de las obras.  

Para hablar del caso “Dulce Ambición” en el aire actualmente en países como Argentina, Uruguay y Chile y ya con licencia para 60 países, el autor Walcyr Carrasco (responsable por el éxito ganador del Emmy Internacional ‘Verdades Secretas’) contará cómo fue la inspiración para escribir la trama y la directora Amora Mautner (también directora de la telenovela ganadora del Emmy Internacional ‘Preciosa Perla’), compartirá detalles del proceso de dirección. 

Sobre el hit “Suerte de Vivir”, telenovela nominada al Rose D’or Awards 2020 que también ya fue vendida a más de 60 países, entre ellos Bélgica y Polonia, entrarán en la discusión la autora Rosane Svartman y el director Luiz Henrique Rios. Ellos explicarán cómo la trama fue diseñada alrededor de una relación de amistad entre generaciones y en diferentes clases sociales, pasándole al público l mensaje de valorización de la vida.   

El otro éxito presentado en el showcase será el drama “Éramos Seis”, que gira alrededor de la fuerza de una matriarca y de su familia, que vive con pocos recursos, pero llena de afecto. Para compartir los atributos y factores de éxito de la saga familiar, la autora Angela Chaves y el director Carlos Araújo comentarán sobre los desafíos de producir un remake que fue un gran éxito en diferentes años y que se mantiene actual atrayendo a nuevas audiencias.  

‘NATPE V-Fronts™ presents Telenovelas by Globo: Big Hits Anatomy’ se realiza el día 14 de septiembre a las 15h (Este Europeo) / 9 AM (EEUU), y las inscripciones para ver el evento ya están abiertas ingresando al link: https://www.natpe.com/virtual/telenovelas-by-globo/

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Pioneering Organization Adds Top Executives to Continue its Evolution and Position as The World’s Leading Content Association 

LOS ANGELES – May 4, 2021 – The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) today announced the election of Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max; Dan Cohen, President, Global Distribution Group, ViacomCBS; Sean Cohan, Chief Growth Officer and President, International; Nielsen; and Laura Kennedy, CEO, Avalon to its Board, effective immediately.

The announcement was made today by Andy Kaplan, NATPE Chairman of the Board and JP Bommel, President and CEO of NATPE. The new appointees will serve a term of three years.

Representing streaming, global distribution, data, and analytics, international production, and talent management, these new Board members bring additional expertise and connections to NATPE that has 41 members from all areas of the content industry.

Remarked Kaplan, “The addition of these four executives to our strong, diverse and experienced board embraces our objective through the next three years to continue to reflect the industry’s content and distribution while actively increasing the diversity of our membership.”

Sarah Aubrey is Head of Original Content for HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer platform, where she oversees a distinctive slate of drama, comedy, unscripted, documentary and animation. Prior to HBO Max, Aubrey was Executive Vice President of Original Programming for TNT and played an integral role in the network’s evolution into a destination for prestige original dramas. Aubrey has also enjoyed a career as a television and film producer. Throughout her tenure, she has prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion in front of and behind the camera and across executive ranks.

Sean Cohan is responsible for overseeing Nielsen’s Global Strategy, Corporate Development, Growth Partnerships and all International, including Measurement, Outcomes, Sports, and Gracenote Content Services across 80+ countries. Prior to Nielsen, Sean spent decades in the media business, including a 15-year tenure at A+E Networks, most recently as the President, International and Digital. He is a Corporate Director at H&R Block (NYSE – HRB) and AccuWeather.  Sean is a Trustee/Board member at the Parrish Art Museum, the Banff World Media Festival and the Opportunity Network, which helps develop underrepresented high school students on their paths to and through college into their careers. He also is the Vice Chair on a content committee of UJA Federation of New York.

Dan Cohen is President of the ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group, where he leads the company’s global content licensing and distribution operations. He is responsible for monetizing a large and growing portfolio of original content that airs on the CBS Television Network, The CW, Paramount+ and SHOWTIME, as well as programming from the MTV Entertainment Group, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, Paramount Animation, CBS Studios, CBS News, CBS Media Ventures and Miramax. He also oversees the distribution of the industry’s largest library of film and television titles and runs worldwide home entertainment for the company.

Laura Kennedy is CEO of Avalon, the talent management, production and distribution group based in London, Los Angeles and New York.  Avalon represents a prolific roster of artists including comedians, actors, writers, and directors and produces numerous award-winning television shows. Current shows include Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO), Breeders (FX), Everything’s Gonna Be Okay Freeform), Taskmaster (Channel 4), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime) and Starstruck (HBO Max).

More details on upcoming events, including the four-day NATPE INTERNATIONAL BUDAPEST, one of the largest marketplaces in central Europe taking place both virtually and at the Intercontinental Budapest, August 30 – September 2, 2021, can be found at www.natpe.com.

About NATPE

NATPE is the largest U.S-based global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events, including NATPE Miami Marketplace + Conference, L.A. Screenings Independents, NATPE Budapest International and NATPE Streaming Plus.  Having launched NATPE Virtual, the global, year-round platform, the organization is fulfilling its mission to be one-stop shop for content.  NATPE V-Fronts™ is a stand-alone, custom-curated opportunity for all distributors and producers globally to provide screenings and showcases anywhere and at any time.  Representing every facet of the content business, NATPE, with a history of over five decades, is committed to representing the needs of its evolving members and constituents across all platforms and to bringing them together to be the indispensable resource in the evolution of content as the conduit to connectivity, business insights and opportunity.

For more information, please visit www.natpe.com.

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Kids Insights becomes a NATPE member, sparking a new arrangement to promote research in the content industry.

MANCHESTER, 19 October 2020 – Kids Insights, part of The Insights People, is delighted to announce membership with The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). Kids Insights – part of The Insights People – specializes in research and insights on kids and their ecosystems. It surveys more than 5,000 children every week, across five continents and 13 countries, or more than 277,000 children a year.

NATPE is the largest US-based global content association and professional membership organization, which is committed to leading the future of content. The association has roots dating back more than 50 years and has a variety of platforms at its disposable to execute its content strategies. Marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events – including NATPE V-Fronts™, NATPE Miami Marketplace + Conference, L.A. Screenings Independents, NATPE Budapest International and NATPE Streaming Plus amongst others – are organized by NATPE to meet the needs of its evolving members and constituents.

Kids Insights becoming a NATPE member will continue to highlight the importance of research in the content industry. The collaboration is just the beginning as Kids Insights aims to predict future content trends for NATPE members. By providing reliable data on the attitudes, behaviors and consumption for the new generation of content consumers, means the content industry companies will be able to tailor their advertising, content, licencing, marketing, product and sales strategies.

Based on Kids Insights data, since lockdown, the amount of American kids watching more online TV streaming and video viewing platforms has increased by 5%. Interestingly, kids’ favorite TV shows can also influence purchasing habits. Nearly half (44%) of kids aged 3-12 purchase toys related to their favorite TV show. This opens avenues for exciting licensing and merchandising opportunities for brands.

Now is the perfect time for Kids Insights and NAPTE to join together, prior to the launch of NATPE’s Analytics & Addressability conference, a virtual event held at the NAB Show in New York. The event is being sponsored by Kids Insights as part of the new relationship with NATPE. The aim of the event is to discuss how usable intelligence attracts viewers and drives engagement – a topic that Kids Insights can provide an abundance of knowledge on.

Nick Richardson, founder and CEO of The Insights People says:

“We are delighted to be working with NATPE. With the after Coronavirus (AC) world forcing events to go online, NATPE launched NATPE Virtual and teamed up with renowned trade fair, NAB. This was an attractive package for us, as we continue to expand our reach in the US market, and at the same time, we feel we have a lot to offer the members of NATPE. We are excited to see what the Analytics & Addressability conference brings to the table on 22 October.”

NATPE is not only excited to be welcoming Kids Insights but is also happy to be working alongside the NAB Show for the first time.

Under the terms of this new arrangement, NATPE members will be entitled to an exclusive subscription discount for The Insights People services, which includes bespoke projects, regular independent insights-led content, reports and online sessions to facilitate wider industry conversations.

Kids Insights will be hosting a case study-based webinar with its US client, PBS Kids during the Analytics & Addressability conference on 22 October. To register to attend the conference, please visit: www.natpe.com/analytics-and-addressability/attend

The Manchester based company have just released its inaugural Trends Across the Planet report which identifies some of the key trends in the kids, tweens and teens marketplace and is available to download at: www.kidsinsights.com/natpe

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For all media enquiries, interview requests with founder and CEO, Nick Richardson, or for any other information, please contact Rachael Rogerson.

Email: rachael@theinsightspeople.com  

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About The Insights People & Kids Insights

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www.kidsinsights.com

Kids Insights specializes in research and insights on kids and their ecosystems. Kids Insights now survey more than 5,000 children every week, across five continents and 11 countries, or more than 240,000 children a year. Our real-time portal is continually updated to allow our clients to spot the latest trends before their competitors do. Our market intelligence is used by companies such as the Amazon, Crayola, Formula 1, LEGO, Ofcom, Pokémon, SEGA, Turner and Warner Bros.

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Prensario International, in association with NATPE and Events TM to create “Virtual Screenings 2020,” a digital market that will replace the LA Screenings and with efforts to expand to other cancelled markets

Los Angeles, CA – March 20, 2020 – Partners in the project include Prensario International, a pioneering publication with almost 50 years in the entertainment business, the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), and Events TM’s Isabella Márquez, the traditional organizer of the suites for LA Screenings Independents at the Intercontinental Hotel. The organized e-meetings will recover the personal interaction and flow of business lost to the content industry from the canceling trade shows and marketplaces.

Nicolas Smirnoff, director, Prensario International, explained: “Virtual Screenings 2020 will take place the same days that LA Screenings, both independent and majors: from May 12 to 21. It will target about 5,000 key buyers from around the world, who will access to content screenings of the main providers of the international market, in a very easy and friendly way.”

Isabella Márquez, CEO, Events TM, added: “Now is a time for us to be creative and find new ways to come together. The desire for content, which has never been higher than in 2020 has not changed just because of the world’s event. I am so happy to work with such amazing partners to present an alternative solution to this year’s LA Screenings.” 

JP Bommel, CEO, NATPE, concluded: “My first thought goes to the safety and health of the distributors, buyers and partners who were planning to attend LA Screenings Independent in May, they are a part of our family. At NATPE, our mission is to be the indispensable resource in the evolution of content as the conduit to connectivity, business insights and opportunity. In these challenging times, I am pleased that we will be able to fulfill that promise by delivering a virtual alternative to the market through this great partnership with Prensario and Events TM. We want our clients and partners to know that we are in this crisis together and we’ll continue to find ways for them to do business.”

The interface of the platform aims to be very simple. Buyers will register themselves for free to allow access to a home page with the logos of the distributors. Once there, they will be able to watch trailers, previews or complete episodes of the contents offered, along with the company information and complementary digital tools and services.

All global distributors are invited to participate. This includes the Hollywood studios to independent producers, also leading distributors in Latin America, Turkey, Europe and Asia.

“The response from the industry has been great. In fact, we launched the initiative pushed by many customer requests. We want not only to replace the cancelled markets, but also to create new, empowered tools for the digital era. The ‘Virtual Screenings’ must recover the business flow and add important digital value’, concluded Smirnoff.

About Prensario International

With almost 50 years in business, Prensario International is a leading trade publication for the global content market. Traditionally focused on the music industry, it quickly transformed into an entertainment media powerhouse covering the different business segments: first, the booming Pay TV in the ’80, then the programming and content business at the beginning of the ’90 with the big expansion of Latin telenovela all across the world, and now as a referent of the digital and 360-degree businesses in all genres and territories.

About Events TM

Events TM‘s ultimate objective is to provide a fully personalized service which guarantees that our events will always exceed our client’s expectations and goals. Whether your company is looking for an interesting venue, a unique event or just an adventure, Events TM always comes up with innovative ideas. No matter how large or small, we design events that are unique and distinctive and will reflect your company’s image. Events TM offers an unparalleled management and administrative services for the organization of: Events TM‘s ultimate objective is to provide a fully personalized service which guarantees that our events will always exceed our client’s expectations and goals. Whether your company is looking for an interesting venue, a unique event or just an adventure, Events TM always comes up with innovative ideas. No matter how large or small, we design events that are unique and distinctive and will reflect your company’s image. Events TM offers an unparalleled management and administrative services for the organization of Business Meetings, Tradeshows, Corporate Events, Conventions, Grand Openings, Awards Ceremonies, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Celebrity Appearances, Social Events, Brochures, flyers, invitations, etc.

About NATPE

NATPE is a global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events; all specially curated for the content industry. Representing every facet of the content business, NATPE’s rich history, spanning over five decades, cements its roots as the largest U.S.-based global content association. NATPE is committed to representing the needs of our evolving members and constituents across all platforms and to bringing them together to shape the future of the business of content. It organizes three trade shows: NATPE Miami, the #1 global content show in the Americas; LA Screenings Independents, with focus in Latin America and US Hispanic; and NATPE Budapest, the ultimate destination for companies targeting CEE and CIS. 

June 19^th, 2019 Beijing, China & Los, Angeles, CA U.S.A.: China International Television Corporation (“CITVC”), the international business division of China Media Group, announced the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for cooperation with the National Association of Television Program Executives (“NATPE”) U.S.-based global content association and professional membership organization.

The signing of the MOU marks that CITVC and NATPE have become official partners. Together, they will implement an all-round, multi-level and wide-ranging cooperation in exhibition publicity, guest invitations and international promotion for the China International Film & TV Programs Exhibition (“CIFTPE”) organized by CITVC and several international festivals organized by NATPE.

The CIFTPE, hosted by China Media Group, guided by the National Radio and Television Administration, and organized by CITVC and the China Radio, Film & Television Programs Exchanging Center, has been increasingly becoming an important international platform for cultural exchange and exhibition promotion of film and television programs. The 15^th CIFTPE in 2018 attracted more than 300 media institutions and companies from more than 50 countries and regions; exhibited 80,000 program episodes, and received more than 200 overseas news reports in major international media, covering more than 81 million overseas audiences. The 16^th CIFTPE, to be held in Beijing at the National Convention Center from September 11 to 12, 2019, will focus on the outstanding works and the development achievements of media integration of China.

Ms. Jianing Shen, Executive Vice President of CITVC and General Manager of CHNPEC, stated: “CITVC is thrilled to partner with such a prestigious organization as NATPE. CEO JP Bommel and NATPE have been instrumental in our global content relationship-building. We have already produced several events with NATPE’s support in Los Angeles within the last year and appreciate their input and extensive contacts. On our side, we look forward to welcoming the NATPE community to the 16^th CIFTPE this September and introducing them to many creative Chinese production and broadcast executives.”

“International co-productions and global content distribution are at the core of NATPE’s identity. Working with CITVC while expanding our relationships with the leading broadcasters and largest producers in China is a catalyst to our global strategy. We look forward to working closely with Ms. Jianing Shen and CITVC to create new events and activate at different marketplaces around the world, including in Los Angeles, in the years to come,” said JP Bommel, President and CEO, NATPE.

ABOUT  CITVC & CHNPEC

Founded in 1984, China International Television Corporation (CITVC) is a large state-owned enterprise, and the business division of CCTV/China Media Group. As a subsidiary to CITVC, China Radio, Film & Television Programs Exchanging Center (CHNPEC), is among China’s largest organizations specializing in marketing films and TV programs and publishing and distributing video/audio products. Over the years, in cooperation with Chinese and foreign media organizations, the company has carried out copyright marketing, international co-production, multi-lingual translation, and has built localized commercial channel operations. It has also created the “Film and TV Import & Export Association”, “Belt and Road Media Community.” Its marketing network coverage reaches more than 150 countries and regions on five continents. Every year the company provides more than 20,000 hours of high-quality television dramas, documentaries, cartoons, and variety to the international media, as well as introducing a large number of outstanding films and television series to Chinese audiences.

ABOUT NATPE

NATPE is the largest U.S-based global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events, including NATPE Miami, L.A. Screenings Independets, NATPE Budapest International and the inaugural NATPE STREAMING PLUS. Representing every facet of the content business, NATPE, with a history of over five decades, is committed to representing the needs of its evolving members and constituents across all platforms and to bringing them together to shape the future of the business of content.

CITVC Media Contacts:
(Ms.) MJ Sorenson, MJ Global Communications
256 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
T: +1-646-225-6590   mj@mjglobalcommunications.com

(Ms.) Panayiota Pagoulatos, MD, Pink Orchid International
450 Lexington Avenue, suite 3343, New York, NY 10163
T: +1-212-235-1870   panayiota@pinkorchidinternational.com