Jamie Stalcup

Mediawan Group has tapped All3Media International alum Sally Habbershaw as its new chief distribution officer, relocating its sales operation to London.

Studio TF1 America has appointed Meghan Hooper White, previously executive VP and head of original movies and limited series at Paramount Global’s MTV Entertainment Group, as executive VP of global strategy and co-productions.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) International Production has tapped Sacha Khari, head of digital commissioning at Channel 4, as senior VP of creative for its digital studio, effective in early 2026.

Hat Trick International’s highlights for MIPCOM include Dear Life, exploring love, loss and organ donation, and three titles featuring James May.

Cineflix Rights is heading to MIPCOM with a varied slate across scripted and factual, with The Walsh Sisters leading its highlights.

ITV Studios is bringing a diverse slate of new and returning programs to MIPCOM this year, among them “a formidable slate of non-scripted titles, each one designed to be a must-have for buyers by elevating popular genres with unprecedented access and fresh perspectives,” says Tom Clark, executive VP for global sales and commercial strategy.

ZDF Studios is “bringing bold, emotionally resonant dramas with international appeal, fresh and imaginative junior programming that inspires and entertains and unscripted titles that push boundaries” to MIPCOM this year, according to Dr. Markus Schäfer, president and CEO.

Samsung TV Plus has partnered with the Netherlands-based company Your Channels to launch VI TV, the first 24/7 Dutch football channel on the platform, and three decade-specific music channels.

Blue Ant Rights will be arriving at MIPCOM with a slate of 58 new and returning titles, including a brand-new Taylor Swift docuseries.

Escapade Media has secured an exclusive deal with Mermaid Pictures, recently formed by Sara Gibbings (Welcome to Wrexham, Chef’s Table) and Jo Southwell (Call The Midwife, Doctors), for two of its development titles, including Wedding Dancers.