Mipcom will get Fox 'Touch'

Fox topper Kevin Reilly can have footage of Touch, starring Kiefer Sutherland, at Mipcom. Fox Entertainment prexy Kevin Reilly will unveil a long trailer for Kiefer Sutherland starrer "Touch" throughout the Media Mastermind keynote session at Mipcom, the television showcase that begins March. 3 in Cannes. The footage will be provided March. 4 when Reilly is going to be became a member of by Sutherland and creator and professional producer Tim Kring ("Heroes") for any showrunner masterclass, that will discuss the series and what must be done to produce a effective drama in present day media landscape. Fox confirmed Thursday it had acquired 13 instances of "Touch" for any spring bow inside a timeslot be determined. "Touch" stars Sutherland like a father whose 11-year-old mute, autistic boy includes a genius for hooking up apparently unrelated occasions. " 'Touch' is really a surprising and special drama. From the worldwide scope and large styles to some central character who does not speak a thing, the show aims to interrupt new ground for television" stated Reilly. "Throughout my keynote session, I intend to explore creativeness within the connected age, and that i can't think about a much better show than 'Touch' -- or two better creative minds than Tim Kring and Kiefer Sutherland -- to assist drive that discussion.""Mipcom is about getting together great television, great talent and supplying great possibilities for associates to gain access to both," comments Laurine Garaude, topper of Reed Midem's TV division. Created by twentieth century Fox Television, Tailwind Prods. and Chernin Entertainment, other "Touch" professional producers include Sutherland, Francis Lawrence, Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope and Suzan Bymel. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com