MIPCOM CANNES 2026
Amanda Ospina with the LES COMPANY team.
Nathalie García , General Director of ITV Studios Iberia, at MIPCOM Cannes 2026.
Carlota Vieira, Content Sales Deputy Director de SIC Portugal and team, at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Ahmet Ziyalar, COO of Inter Medya; Beatriz Cea Okan, VP and Head of Sales and Acquisitions of Inter Medya; and Can Okan, Founder and CEO of Inter Medya.
On-site coverage by Amanda Ospina, Director & Editor of TVMAS. MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Sriram Chandrasekaran, Founder and CEO of Broadvision Group; Sarath Narayanan, Line Producer of Studio56 Animation, at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Banyjay Entertainment booth, at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Cocktail hosted by INTER MEDYA on the first day of MIPCOM Cannes 2026.
Pedro Herrera, Cofundador de LESCOMPANY; Felix Motta, Head of Localization de LESCOMPANY; y Carlos Pinto, CTO de LESCOMPANY, together at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Actor Luke Evans on the red carpet at the ITV Studios stand.
Booth of RTP Portugal at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Kerim Emrah Turna, Founder & CEO, Arzu Zeinep Demirtas, Marketing Director and Elif Turna of MEDIA HUB
Katarina Scierko, VP of Strategy & Operations at Utopai Studios.
Yetki̇n Di̇ki̇nci̇ler, Busra Pekin, Riza Kocaoğlu, Asuman Dabak y Nesli̇han Yeldan actúan en los microdramas que Inter Medya presentó en Mipcom.
José Fragoso, Director General de RTP 1.
Mathew Rosenstein de prensa, Grupo RX, Mipcom y MIPCANCUN.
Yagmur Col, Sales & Marketing Executive of Calinos Entertainment.
Carlos Mesber in the We Love Entertainment booth, at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
Roxana y Rosalind Rotundo, CEO y VP, respectivamente, de VIP 2000 TV.
Laura Aguado, directora de Marketing de Atresmedia.
Erika Gómez, Directora de Ventas de Onza Distribution.
Carlos Pinto, CTO de LESCOMPANY; Felix Motta, Head of Localization de LESCOMPANY; y Pedro Herrera, Cofundador de LESCOMPANY.
Simon Mesber, actor de BABU y Rosalind Rotundo de VIP 2000 TV.
Izzet Pinto, CEO of GLOBAL AGENCY of Turqkish.
Brazilian Pavilion at MIPCOM CANNES 2026.
İrem Akkurt, Legal and Business Affairs Manager of Inter Medya;, and Çağrı Hazar Oğuz, Vertical Drama Development and Production Executive of Inter Medya.
Cocktail reception hosted by DeAplaneta at MIPCOM 2026
Fabiola Flores de ATV Turquía, Amanda Opsina de TVMAS y Amy Ibarra de Produ.
Luis Torres Bohl, Presidente CASTALIA COMUNICACIONES y fundador de MEXICANAL.
DeAPlaneta stand.
- “We’ll see you from October 18 to 21, 2027,” said Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM, during a meeting with journalists from across the globe at the close of the event.
- ‘UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT’ A Summary by Amanda Ospina, Director and Editor of TVMAS
Held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, the event placed the transformation of the audiovisual sector at the heart of the conversation. Key topics included the convergence of traditional television with artificial intelligence (AI), the role of content creators, the rise of micro-dramas (vertical content), and strategic partnerships with digital platforms such as YouTube, Meta, and TikTok. Under the heading ‘UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT,’ TVMAS presents a brief summary highlighting major announcements, agreements, launches, high-profile interviews, world premieres, the presence of talent including actors and actresses and new, globally-reaching players in the entertainment industry.
MIPJUNIOR: A PRELUDE TO MIPCOM
Panel Front First Favorites to Lasting Fandom: Disney’sApproach to Kids & Family Franchises. Fallow by a Disney Cocktail Lunch.
DISNEY TAKES CENTER STAGE. The event dedicated to the children’s and youth content business held on October 10 and 11 as a prelude to MIPCOM featured the entertainment giant Disney as a key protagonist. Before a packed auditorium, executives from Disney Kids & Family participated in a panel titled “From Early Favorites to Lasting Fandom: Disney’s Approach to Kids and Family Audiences.” The session provided an up-to-date look at how the entertainment giant is transforming its strategy to meet the demands of a young, highly fragmented, and rapidly evolving demographic. Participants included Ayo Davis, President of Disney Kids & Family, and Alyssa Sapire, Director of Original Programming and Strategy for Disney Jr. Charlie Andrews, Executive Vice President of Live Action; Zack Olin, Senior Vice President of Animation Development and Current Series; and Gino Guzzardo, Vice President of Multiplatform Content.
The central theme was the profound transformation in children’s audiovisual consumption habits. Ayo Davis elaborated on the current landscape, noting that today’s youth consume everything from ‘Bluey’ to ‘Squid Game.’ “Change is the new normal; therefore, we took a step back to rethink our strategy for engaging audiences from an early age,” Davis remarked. She highlighted that the preschool division, led by Alyssa Sapire, will play a crucial role in The Walt Disney Company’s outreach to the youngest viewers laying the groundwork for a lasting relationship and a lifelong affinity, long before they ever set foot in a theme park.
Classic franchises such as ‘Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ remain essential pillars; however, Sapire emphasized the division’s significant investment in original intellectual property, specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers. She also pointed to the resounding success of ‘SuperKitties’ as an example of a modern, scalable franchise. Following this vibrant presentation, the company behind the famous Mickey Mouse hosted a cocktail-lunch at the Palais des Festivals, the venue for MIPJUNIOR.
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Globo Brasil: MIP INNOVATION LAB
BRAZIL’S GLOBO announced global licensing and format agreements. The discussion centered on the concept that “anything goes” when it comes to connecting with viewers, and explored how to understand audiences across various platforms. At the session “Beyond the Platform: Building Global Audiences in a Fragmented World,” held at the MIP Innovation Lab, Rodrigo Nascimento Director of the International Business Hub for the EMEA region at Globo explained how the company leveraged social media and a character-driven narrative to boost engagement around its telenovela ‘Anything Goes’. Alongside Jasmine Dawson, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy at BBC Studios, Nascimento discussed the importance of understanding audiences across different platforms and creating experiences that extend a story’s lifespan beyond its original format.
MIPCOM 2026, ITV Studios, breakfast with the press.
Actor Luke Evans on the red carpet at the ITV Studios stand.
Nathalie García, General Director of ITV Studios Iberia.
ITV STUDIOS highlighted its international activities regarding content formats during a press breakfast. At TVMAS, we took the opportunity to conduct a video interview with Nathalie Garcia, who was recently appointed General Manager for Spain and Portugal (LINK TO INTERVIEW: Click here for the interview). BBC Studios has expanded its partnership with Samsung TV Plus by adding four FAST channels. Meanwhile, FOX Entertainment announced an alliance with Hartbeat—Kevin Hart’s company—focused on the “vertical drama” format, reflecting the growing commercial activity surrounding this emerging form of storytelling. Click to interview
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Yetki̇n Di̇ki̇nci̇ler, Busra Pekin, Riza Kocaoğlu, Asuman Dabak y Nesli̇han Yeldan they act in the microdramas that Inter Medya presented at Mipcom.
TURKEY’S INTER MEDYA hosted a cocktail reception attended by a large number of participants, buyers, and media to unveil its new catalog of micro-dramas (formats). The event featured prominent creative talents and actors, including Neslihan Yeldan, Büşra Pekin, Yetkin Dikinciler, Naz Çağla Irmak, Asuman Dabak, Rıza Kocaoğlu, and Sumru Yavrucuk all of whom star in the micro-dramas currently being promoted by the production and distribution company. The company plans to launch five micro-dramas every two months, with pre-production, filming, and post-production phases carried out in parallel, utilizing real human talent rather than any form of artificial intellgence. This initiative, led by Can Okan and Hasret Özcan, embraces digital evolution and the growing trend of short-form content (episodes designed for smartphones). Titles include ‘Boardroom to Bedroom’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, ‘Touching the Stars’, ‘Love Testament’, ‘You Are Siblings from Now On’, and ‘The Intern Boss’. In addition to its focus on micro-dramas, INTER MEDYA also showcased its traditional catalog of long-form series, as well as new productions such as ‘Caged Love’ (‘Tutsak Sevda’) starring Eslem Akar and Mert Altınışık and ‘Black Sea, My Love’ (‘Sevdam Karadeniz’) starring Erdem Adilce and Meltem Akçöl.
Kerim Emrah Turna, Founder & CEO, Arzu Zeinep Demirtas, Marketing Director and Elif Turna of MEDIA HUB
TURKEY’S MEDIA HUB, led by siblings Kerim Emrah Turna (founder) and Elif Turna, presented a multi-genre catalog featuring Turkish dramas, including three new titles: ‘Roses,’ ‘Close to You,’ and ‘Take My Hand.’ Through an expanding partnership with South Korea’s KT Studio Genie, they offered a first look at new titles. They also showcased productions from the Philippines—developed with long-standing partner ABS-CBN such as ‘The Silent Noise,’ ‘The Loyalty Game,’ ‘Blood vs. Duty,’ and ‘The Alibi.’ Additionally, the company presented content from Greece and the Netherlands, alongside a growing selection of non-fiction programming.
Carlos Mesber, CEO; Guadalupe D’Agostino, International Sales Executive; and Simon Mesber, actor in BABU.
WE LOVE ENTERTAINMENT. The U.S.-based company, which operates out of Europe, marked a significant milestone in its international expansion with a successful presence at the event. Featuring its first-ever exhibition stand led by CEO Carlos Mesber and International Sales Executive Guadalupe D’Agostino the company presented its catalog of formats. The extraordinary reception of ‘BABU’ a comedy that sparked significant interest from countries including India, Russia, Turkey, various Arab nations, Germany, France, Croatia, Azerbaijan, the United States, and several Latin American territories was a highlight. “In ‘BABU,’ we definitely have a truly global product,” producer and entrepreneur Carlos Mesber told TVMAS.
Roxana y Rosalind Rotundo, CEO y VP, respectivamente, de VIP 2000 TV.
VIP 2000, led by sisters Roxana and Rosalind Rotundo, showcased a diverse catalog of series, telenovelas, dramas, and films. They presented various “vertical” content offerings and celebrated the market launch of “La Llorona”the first franchise developed in-house for their vertical content catalog.
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BIG NEWS: THE MERGER OF BANIJAY AND ALL3MEDIA
The merger sparked significant industry discussion. Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti delivered their first joint presentation following the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media. Meanwhile, David Decker gave his first interview as President of Skydance Content Sales to ‘MIPCOM Daily News’. Furthermore, Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, was honored with the ‘Variety’ Vanguard Award in recognition of her leadership and impact on the global entertainment industry.
YouTube returned with an expanded presence, alongside companies such as Dentsu, Meta, and TikTok, as well as creator-led businesses and innovative firms in the field of AI. The Summit brought together leaders from the worlds of media, technology, brands, agencies, content creation, studios, and artificial intelligence to explore how to develop intellectual property, finance content, and establish commercial partnerships all with the goal of transforming new ideas into concrete actions.
Insights from leaders in creativity and production:
Billy Parks, Director of FOX Creator Studios, noted: “We have been engaged in discussions about building alongside creators, with partners capable of helping their ideas reach a global audience.” Cathy Boxall, from Dentsu, stated: “The discussion centers on the idea that brands should be involved in content creation.”
Nathalie Garcia, Managing Director of ITV Studios Iberia (Spain and Portugal), shared in an exclusive interview with TVMAS: “The challenge is to create a production hub in Spain to develop formats that we can take to multiple countries. We have powerful brands such as ‘The Voice,’ which is present in 80 territories, ‘The Voice Kids,’ and ‘Pasapalabra’ that serve as major showcases. From Spain, we can bring these to every continent where ITV Studios shines in its own right.”
Mediawan Kids & Family, an independent European studio dedicated to the production and distribution of children’s and family content, and Toon2Tango a German children’s and family entertainment company that is part of LEONINE Animation Studios have entered into an exclusive global licensing and merchandising agreement. This significant combined portfolio of licensed properties includes both upcoming projects and established intellectual properties from the Group’s catalog. Notable examples include the ‘Astro Boy’ reboot (from Method Animation), the series ‘Wadoo’ originally conceived for the digital space and ‘Maddie + Triggs,’ the successful preschool series distributed by Mediawan Kids & Family.