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TORONTO: Tricon Films & Television is set to launch the international sales of its new scripted spy comedy series InSecurity at MIPTV. The 26×30-minute series is a comedic send-up of the traditional crime procedural, featuring the men and women of …

SILVER SPRING: Anatomy of a Disaster, a one-hour special from Discovery Networks International, turns the spotlight on the dual natural disaster that struck Japan last week. The special will provide a full 360-degree view of the global events following the …

HYDERABAD: DQ Entertainment has a trio of 3D feature films currently in development, with one release slated for each year starting in 2012. The Jungle Book is set for release in 2012-13, followed by The New Adventures of Peter Pan …

BRISTOL: ESPN has picked up the multimedia rights to Spain’s Copa del Rey Final and the Spanish Supercopa, with coverage of the soccer events to be presented across ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN3.com. The Copa del Rey Final, to …

TORONTO: Canamedia is headed to MIPTV with a slate of original 3D lifestyle and factual titles from its new 3D production division. Leading off Canamedia’s catalogue is The World’s Greatest Carnivals, a travel series that takes viewers to carnivals around …

PARIS: The sixth edition of MIPTV’s Content 360 competition has 18 creators of digital formats, online games, rich media tablet and smartphone applications in the running for awards. A total of 157 projects and videos were submitted this year, from …

LONDON: A BBC One feed of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding will be available to BBC Entertainment viewers around the world on April 29. The wedding feed will stream live to the BBC Entertainment channel across Asia, India, Latin …

SCOTTSDALE: As 3D continues to make its way into the home, the number of 3D channels available on television is forecast to reach more than 100 by 2015, according to In-Stat. In-Stat’s report, 3D TV Services: It’s a Small World, …

CALGARY: Shaw Direct has unveiled a new online VOD content library that brings on-demand entertainment to customers anywhere in Canada. With Shaw Direct Online VOD, customers can watch hundreds of movies and TV shows at their convenience using the Internet. Titles available …

TORONTO: Hot Docs is set to host official delegations from Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, the Nordic region, South Africa, the U.K. and the U.S. at this year’s edition. Hot Docs takes place April 28 to May 8. The delegations will …