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Mansha Daswani, editor-in-chief at World Screen, outlines some of the key themes reshaping the drama sector and highlights our wealth of resources for scripted distributors and buyers descending upon Cannes this weekend.

Lionsgate has partnered with The Path Entertainment Group’s live stage arm Showpath to adapt Dirty Dancing into a stage musical for Broadway.

WildPitch, which took place on the third day of Wildscreen Festival 2024 and is supported by National Geographic, has awarded three projects $8,000 each to aid in bringing the titles to life.

Off the Fence (OTF) and the not-for-profit enterprise Emerald Gate Charitable Trust have joined up to produce a feature documentary and four-part series on the treatment of chronic pain through the ancient practice of energy healing.

Dramanation, set up by veteran Swedish-French drama executive Patrick Nebout, has teamed up with Germany’s Odeon Fiction, part of LEONINE Studios, for its first project: The Studio.

Escapade Media has closed multiple presales for its political thriller Debriefing the President, produced by AR Content and StoryFirst.

The Grierson Trust has awarded Stacey Dooley the 2024 Grierson Trustees’ Award, sponsored by the BBC, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art and craft of documentary.

Cineflix Rights has scored new sales for the eight-episode drama So Long, Marianne in Australia and Spain.

Eccho Rights is set to highlight the brand-new Turkish series Beneath the Surface (Sorgu) at MIPCOM.

ZDF Studios has picked up the international distribution rights (excluding Italy) for the new animated children's series Pipo, Pepa & Pop.