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LONDON: Zodiak Rights is to present the brand-new format WaterWars, from Jarowskij, part of the Zodiak Media Group, to MIPCOM buyers, following the show’s debut in Sweden. In each episode of WaterWars, two teams—each captained by a celebrity—compete over a …

LOS GATOS/SILVER SPRING: Netflix and Discovery Communications have entered into a two-year agreement that allows members of the streaming service to instantly watch previous seasons of series and specials, as well as a range of additional programming, from channels such …

TORONTO: The 16th season of the kids’ animated series Arthur is in production in a co-venture between 9 Story Entertainment and WGBH Boston. This is 9 Story’s third collaboration with WGBH. 9 Story will digitally animate Arthur and also handle …

SYDNEY: Beyond Distribution is bringing a range of titles from the New Zealand-based company Greenstone, such as Dog Patrol, to MIPCOM. New series to be offered in Cannes include Dog Patrol and 5 Days In The Red Zone. Returning series …

PREMIUM: Viacom’s president and CEO, Philippe Dauman, talks to World Screen Newsflash about the company’s creative excellence, focused strategy, fiscal discipline and unrelenting commitment to investing in content. From networks like MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon, to individual shows like …

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 …