The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) have come together to support Quebec-made animated series targeted for children and youth in a C$3 million ($2.2 million) initiative.

Arthur Essebag, founder of Satisfaction Group, talks to World Screen Newsflash about what’s driving the company’s spate of acquisitions and partnerships.

Shine Iberia Portugal is producing Mistura Beirão, a new reality competition show created in partnership with Portuguese liqueur Licor Beirão and broadcaster TVI.

BBC has ordered a new documentary about the disappearance of the Lancashire mother-of-two Nicola Bulley.

According to multiple sources, Grupo Elektra, part of Grupo Salinas, led by its founder, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, must pay around $1 billion in back taxes after a Mexican court announced its decision.

Verizon and TelevisaUnivision have expanded their partnership to give Verizon myPlan and Home Internet customers access to ViX Premium for free for 12 months beginning June 20.

MGM+ has ordered The Institute, a drama thriller based on the best-selling Stephen King novel.

Julia Nikolaeva, general manager, talks about the company’s offering.

BBC Studios has appointed Devina Seth as brand partnerships director within its global digital brands team.

Canada’s Mercury Filmworks (Hilda, The Lion Guard) and Ireland’s Turnip + Duck (Maddie + Triggs) are set to co-produce Bunny McBee, an original animated preschool series.