BBC Studios is developing a new drama series in association with Seven Seas Films that will recount the events of the last six months of Marilyn Monroe’s life.

The next original series from Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) is the drama Box 21, which is based on the best-selling crime novel by Swedish writers Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström.

Beyond Kids has inked a number of deals for its properties, which include Dumbotz and The Beatles-inspired Beat Bugs.

Boat Rocker Studios has joined forces with Live Nation to launch a brand-new The Next Step live tour this fall.

Distribution360 has a factual slate stocked with history fare this MIPTV, including Titanic: Stories from the Deep.

SPI International/FilmBox has inked an extension of its distribution agreement with Lithuania’s UAB Cgates, growing the company’s footprint in the Baltic region.

One offering at MIPTV this year from Alfred Haber Distribution is Help! My House Is Haunted!, which has just been renewed for a second season by UKTV.

BBC Studios has established a paid training program that will offer up-and-coming writers the opportunity to gain the skills needed to pen drama series for TV.

CAKE is bringing a raft of new animated children’s series to this year’s MIPTV.

Intellecta, which has been working as Star India’s syndication partner for Indian drama series and movies for the last eight years, will have scripted formats among their offerings at MIPTV.