A rich line-up of world-famous TV stars came to the Croisette to promote the the new sensational series they star in and celebrate MIPCOM 30th birthday.
To mark the milestone of MIPCOM’s 30 years of dedication to TV entertainment, the artists took part to photo sessions with official photographers on La Croisette with the luxury yachts of the Old Port of Cannes as a backdrop.
Matador (eOne) with Nicky Whelan
An El Rey adventure, action-packed series starring Tony “Matador” Bravo, a DEA agent who investigates for the CIA the LA Riot soccer team undercover as one of their players. Nicky Whelan played TV parts on Scrubs, Melrose Place and Franklin & Bash.
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100 Code (Red Arrow International) with Dominic Monaghan, Michael Nyqvist and Bobby Moresco
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The Librarians (Eectric Entertainment) with Rebecca Romijn
The Librarians focuses on an ancient organisation hidden beneath the Metropolitan Public Library that is dedicated to protecting an unknowing world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around.
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The Royals (Lionsgate) with Elisabeth Hurley, William Moseley & Alexandra Park
SEE: our dedicated article on The Royals with Elisabet Hurley Queen of MIPCOM 2014
Le Berceau Des Anges with Ricardo Trogi, Marianne Fortier, Sébastien Delorme, Sylvie Roy
In Montreal, in 1954, Police officers are investigating black-market sales of illegitimate babies. Meanwhile, a young unwed mother shunned by her family lives in exile in the big city. Driven by the hope of keeping her baby, she unwittingly finds herself mixed up in a sordid affair of baby trafficking.
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Murdoch Mysteries with Yannick Bisson, Christina Jennings
At MIPCOM 2014, Murdoch Mysteries, a one-hour drama series set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, was celebrating 8 seasons and 100 episodes. The series focuses on William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative investigative techniques to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders.
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Intruders (BBC) with Mira Sorvino, John Simm and Glen Morgan
BBC Worldwide presented at MIPCOM 2014 Intruders, the brand new paranormal thriller by BBC Worldwide Productions for BBC America. Set in America’s Pacific Northwest, Intruders is a haunting contemporary story about a secret society devoted to the search for immortality, featuring Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite) and John Simm (Life on Mars, Prey). The series is written by Glen Morgan (The X-Files) and is based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel, The Intruders.
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Spotless with Marc-André Grondin, Denis Ménochet, Miranda Raison and Brendan Coyle
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Pirate’s Passage with Donald Sutherland
SEE our article on Pirate’s Passage with Tandem 15th Anniversary
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (Endemol) with Eddie Marsan, Bertie Carvel and Nick Hirschkorn
At the dawn of the nineteenth century, two very different magicians, one confirmed, but retired, and one fast-learning, self-taught young apprentice, try to change England’s history of magic, evoking long-asleep spirits and fairies.
The series feature award winning British actors Eddie Marsan (Best of Men, Ray Donovan) and Bertie Carvel (Restless, Hidden) along with producer Nick Hirschkorn.
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Tumble (BBC) with Nadia Comaneci
The legendary five-time Gold Medal Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci, head judge of the UK version, was in Cannes to promote the family TV show which is bringing together music, glamour, celebrities and competition inspired by the world of circus and gymnastics.
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Fortitude (Sky Vision) with Richard Dormer (Game of Thrones), Luke Treadaway (Clash of the Titans), Sienna Guillory (Helen of Troy)
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Illusions of Grandeur (Peacock Alley Entertainment) with Zack Mirza
All of Zack’s tricks are performed live, without the use of camera tricks or post-editing manipulation. Viewers of the show at home are captivated by the genuine reactions from spectators on the street.
Coliseum with Gene Simmons
KISS rock legend Gene Simmons was at MIPCOM 2014 pitching and offering his unique talent services for local versions worldwide of Coliseum. Created by Simmons and Philip, Coliseum challenges multiple contestants from all musical genres and backgrounds to form bands and create an unique and unforgettable ‘act’ and will reveal which ones have not only a voice, but also the entire performance.
The Missing with Tcheky Karyo, James Nesbitt, and Frances O’Connor
SEE our article The Missing to Appear on TF1
Kingdom (Endemol) with Frank Grillo, Nick Jonas and Byron Balasco
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Wayward Pines (Fox) with Matt Dillon and M. Night Shyalmalan
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Messmer
Messmer is a Canadian artist who practice hypnosis on stage since 1990. In September 2007 he began his first tour show Messmer Fascinateur in Montreal. His name reminds of Mesmer, a scientist who studied the animal magnetism and natural fluid.
Messmer has been is used to mesmerize people with his gaze, and fascinating them by plunging them deep into the depths of their subconscious. The Fascinator gives his subjects extraordinary experiences, on stage or during one of his popular television programs aired in Canada and Europe. He presented his new series of a new genre, Les Hyp-Gags de Messmer.