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AETN Delivers Docs, Formats, Real-Life Programming

October 3, 2006

NEW YORK, October 3: With programming culled from the A&E Network and The History Channel, AETN International will be offering more than 300 hours of content to buyers in Cannes, spanning real-life series as well as documentary series and specials …

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Scripps Showcases 800+ Hours of HD Content

October 3, 2006

KNOXVILLE, October 3: Lifestyle content specialist Scripps Networks will be offering buyers at MIPCOM a catalogue of more than 800 hours of high-definition programming culled from Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living. The slate covers …

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Power Offers Up Thrillers, Mini-Series

October 3, 2006

LONDON, October 3: Titles from the Power Thrillers TV movies strand as well as a slate of big-budget mini-series highlight Power’s offerings for MIPCOM, where the British producer/distributor will be relocating to a new stand on the fourth floor. The …

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Cookie Jar to Launch New Action-Adventure Show

October 3, 2006

LOS ANGELES, October 3: Under the banner of its Coliseum brand for action-adventure programming, Cookie Jar Entertainment is launching at MIPCOM the animated series Johnny Test. Johnny Test has been airing on Kids’ WB! and was recently picked up for …

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Fremantle Home Entertainment in Interactive DVD Deal

October 3, 2006

LONDON, October 3: Fremantle Home Entertainment (FHE) has entered into an agreement with DDS Media to develop and produce an interactive DVD game based on the classic game show Strike It Lucky. The DVD, which will be marketed and sold …

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SCI FI, Sundance Launch Online Film Competition

October 3, 2006

NEW YORK, October 3: SCI FI Channel and Sundance Channel are collaborating on Exposure, an eight-week short film competition that will see the best eight entries broadcast as part of a SCI FI Channel special. SCIFI.COM and SundanceChannel.com are now …

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Endemol Scores 1 vs. 100 Deals

October 3, 2006

HILVERSUM, October 3: Endemol International has licensed its game show 1 vs. 100—which launches on NBC in the U.S. next week—into 15 markets, the format giant announced today. Israeli commercial broadcaster Reshet has commissioned the show for 12 episodes in …

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Saban Launches “Virtual Studio”

October 3, 2006

LOS ANGELES, October 3: Haim Saban and his Saban Entertainment Group (SEG) have launched a new business focused on developing family entertainment properties for the international market, with the first project, Hollywood Star Dogs, set to launch at MIPCOM. Led …

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Digital Distribution Focus for Day Two of MIPCOM

October 3, 2006

PARIS/CANNES, October 3: Digital distribution will be the key topic of discussion during the panels and speeches on the second day of MIPCOM, with keynotes by MGM’s Harry Sloan and 2929’s Todd Wagner, along with a Superpanel featuring executives from …

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FOX on Demand Launches with Online Streaming of Key Shows

October 3, 2006

LOS ANGELES, October 3: Fox Broadcasting, Fox Interactive Media and Fox Television Stations Group have launched FOX on Demand, delivering full episodes of FOX prime-time series, including Vanished, Prison Break and Justice, on an ad-supported basis through MySpace.com and the …