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MIAMI: In the run up to its launch across Latin America and the Caribbean, Netflix continues to notch up new deals for added content, the latest coming from Caracol Television to provide soap operas and series. The multi-year license sees …

LOS ANGELES: Haven Licensing has been appointed as the new agent for the Paul Frank brand in Australia and New Zealand, with Designworks added as a new fashion and accessories licensee. Haven Licensing, which also represents LEGO and Sanrio, has …

NEW YORK: Two new series are joining Bravo’s fall lineup, Mad Fashion, featuring Project Runway alum Chris March, and Fashion Hunters, set within an NYC consignment shop. Mad Fashion features March and his crew as they create one-of-a-kind designs for high-profile …

LONDON: World Media Rights has sold the World War II history series Nazi Collaborators to Discovery’s Military Channel in the U.S. to premiere in October. The 13×30-minute series first aired in the U.K. on Yesterday in 2010 and distributor IMG …

SANTA CLARA/BENTONVILLE: Walmart has revamped its VOD movie service Vudu to allow for iPad owners to rent or buy content and stream it through the Vudu.com website using an Internet browser. iPad users can go to Vudu.com and browse through …

NEW YORK: World Screen Newsflash catches up with David Lyle, a veteran of the global content business, who was last week named as the new CEO of National Geographic Channels U.S. and global programming. This January, National Geographic Channel in …

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company’s third-quarter revenues rose 7 percent to $10.7 billion, delivering a net profit that was up by 11 percent to $1.5 billion. “Our third quarter demonstrates the continued strength of our media networks, including ESPN, parks …

HONG KONG: The sponsorship and promotions department at Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has been restructured as Turner Media Solutions, serving as an in-house agency to create customized marketing solutions for Turner clients. Turner Media Solutions will develop campaigns to …

SHERMAN OAKS: ITV Studios America has tapped Bienstock Young Media, run by veteran reality producers Jay Bienstock and Eugene Young, to work on new shows through a production pact. Bienstock Young Media will work to develop projects for ITV Studios America, …

SANTA MONICA: Although its revenues were down, to $261.3 million, Lionsgate posted a net profit in the first quarter of $12.2 million, as compared with the year-ago net loss of $64.1 million. The company attributed the profit to lower theatrical marketing …