MIP London Attracts More Than 80 Companies

MIP London, the new content market and networking event run by the team behind Mipcom, has revealed that more than 80 companies – including distributors, buyers and producers – from 30 countries have confirmed their presence for the inaugural edition.

MIP London will run Feb. 23-27 at the Savoy Hotel and IET London conference center in London’s West-End. The event is timed to coincide with the London TV Screenings, which runs Feb. 23-28 and is organized by the leading U.K. distributors.

Among the distribution companies to confirm for the market are Armoza Formats, Beta Film, FilmRise, Fox Entertainment Global, Global Agency and PBS Distribution.

Companies sending buyers include Al Jazeera, AMC Networks Intl., Canal+, CBC/Radio Canada, France Televisions, ITV, M6, MBC, National Geographic, Netflix, Nine Network Australia, NRK, ORF, RTL Hungary, Seven One Entertainment Group, Sky, Telefonica, TF1, Thai Public Broadcasting Service, The Walt Disney Company, TV3 Group Baltics and ZDF among others.

More to follow.