Discovery in Canada has unveiled its summer lineup of new and returning series, with the annual programming event Shark Week kicking off on July 23.

Alpha Group US has entered into a creative pact with Man of Action Entertainment for a brand-new original animated series.

Authentic Entertainment has hired Sara Reddy, who has overseen such unscripted hits as Toddlers & Tiaras, as executive VP of development and current.

RMC Découverte and BBC Worldwide France have renewed their agreement for seasons four, five and six of the French version of Top Gear.

The White Slave, produced by Caracol Television and distributed by Caracol Internacional, has made its way to the U.K., where the drama is airing on ABN TV.

The June/July NATPE Budapest digital editions of World Screen, TV Europe and TV Kids are now available, along with TV Listings.

Vivendi has entered into an agreement with the Bolloré Group to purchase a 60 percent majority stake in Havas.

The Banijay companies Magnolia Italy and Magnolia Spain have licensed Armoza Formats' singing competition The Final Four.

Corus Entertainment has struck a multiyear licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Studios for the broadcast rights to the Star Wars movie franchise.

Game of Thrones' Indira Varma and Fortitude's Luke Treadaway lead the cast of the upcoming Channel 4 drama The Truth.