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LOS ANGELES: DHX Media has named Angeles Blanco the director of licensing to oversee consumer products development in all territories, excluding North America. Blanco will be based out of DHX Media’s London office and will focus on developing new international …

With a voice that is rich, deep, mellow, sometimes unsettling, always convincing, and smooth as a glass of good cognac, Jeremy Irons is a prolific and versatile actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as …

SANTA BARBARA/DALLAS: Three projects are in the works following the co-development deal between Foothill Entertainment and Odyssey Pictures. The agreement is comprised of development funding, international distribution of Odyssey produced projects and joint-business activities, and launching the Foothill programming slate. …

PREMIUM: Anke Schäferkordt, the head of the RTL Group’s German operations, tells World Screen Newsflash that quality shows, catch-up TV services, digital channels and diversifying revenues have driven her division’s success.   Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland is arguably the core of …

LONDON: FremantleMedia has promoted Paul O’Hanlon to managing director of Asia, upped from executive producer of production and development with FremantleMedia Australia (FMA). O’Hanlon, who will be based in Singapore as of October, will be responsible for the business performance …

SÃO PAULO: A number of Brazilian animation content providers are headed to MIPCOM to showcase their product under the Brazilian TV Producers Association (BTVP) banner. More than 35 companies are expected to attend with the BTVP delegation, including TV PinGuim, Mixer, …

LOS ANGELES: Opus Distribution has secured the international syndication rights for Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH), following a deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group. The 52-episode hour-long series will be introduced to the international marketplace at MIPCOM. ROH will debut on …

LONDON: The 3D CGI animated series Jelly Jamm, produced by Spanish indies Vodka Capital, 737 Shaker and RTVE and Bandai, has secured a slot on Channel 5’s Milkshake! block in the U.K. The preschool series follows the adventures of five …

LOS ANGELES: Rive Gauche Television is launching sales for the Cinemax series Girl’s Guide to Depravity at MIPCOM. Girl’s Guide to Depravity, produced by GGD Productions, follows two friends who come up with their own set of dating rules designed …

BURBANK: James Cameron‘s worldwide 3D blockbuster Avatar will be the basis for new attractions at Disney theme parks and resorts, beginning with Walt Disney World. The exclusive agreement between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox …