LONDON: DRG has signed a first-look and development deal with comedy and entertainment production company 2LE Media.

TEL AVIV: Armoza Formats's factual-entertainment show Marry Me Now is being adapted in China by Legend Media.

NEW YORK: Cris Abrego, co-chairman of Endemol Shine Americas and co-CEO of Endemol Shine North America, met with World Screen Newsflash’s Anna Carugati to share insight about the current landscape for scripted and unscripted programming.

NEW YORK: Seasoned production and development exec Glen Freyer has been appointed as the new senior VP of development at Loud TV, part of ITV America's Leftfield Entertainment group.

NEW YORK: Of all the new programs that debuted globally in May, HISTORY's Roots event series generated the most buzz on social media, according to The WIT.

PARIS: CANAL+ has commissioned a third season of The Bureau, which Federation Entertainment and TOP—The Oligarchs Productions will begin filming in September.

TORONTO: Distribution360 (D360) is growing its kids’ and unscripted lineup with the acquisition of titles such as the children's series The Mystery Files, in addition to securing sales for programs across its catalog.

LONDON: On the heels of a weekend shooting spree that left 50 dead at an Orlando gay nightclub, the BBC has announced a three-part docuseries exploring U.S. hate crimes based on sexuality and race.

TOKYO: Japanese pay-TV broadcaster WOWOW has expanded its relationship with the Tony Awards and will now produce its first Broadway-themed concert for Japan.

CULVER CITY: Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPT Networks) is launching the Picture This Festival for the Environment, an international storytelling contest focused on the protection and preservation of the planet.