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Executives who are relatively new to the business of producing and distributing kids’ programming are the prime target of MIP Junior’s How to Pitch! kick-off workshop. While open to all MIP Junior delegates, the opening session is particularly recommended for …

Fox International Channels (FIC), owned by News Corporation, operates 183 wholly and majority-owned pay-TV channels, and their related online, nonlinear and mobile extensions, across Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The portfolio, in 35 languages, reaches more …

NEW YORK: AETN International has more than 500 hours of new programming to present to MIPCOM buyers, including its first-ever competition series and 3D content. Programming highlights include IRT Deadliest Roads, which features the toughest drivers from the global hit …

BURBANK: Production is to begin this month on The Suite Life Movie, a Disney Channel original based on the hit comedy series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and The Suite Life on Deck. The movie is slated to …

Simon Cowell has become a household name because of his honest and often bruising remarks on the talent-competition shows American Idol and The X Factor. What is less known among the general public is his indisputed ability as an entrepreneur …

NEW YORK: Syfy is developing the drama script Metadocs, with co-production partners Universal Cable Productions and FremantleMedia, based on the comic book series created by Joe Dunn and Rod Espinoza. The project will be produced by Landscape Films and Platinum …

LOS ANGELES: CBS Studios International has teamed up with the American Forces Network (AFN) to provide U.S. troops with a full night of current programming the day after its initial airing. CBS and AFN will bring CBS’s Tuesday lineup to …

STOCKHOLM: The TV4 Group is to coordinate all sports rights acquisitions across its various channels and platforms, with Johan Kleberg leading the charge. Kleberg will be responsible for coordinating acquisitions for sports content, adding to his role as COO of …

TORONTO: DHX Media has landed a third-season commission for its animated preschool series Animal Mechanicals from Canada’s CBC. This brings the total number of episodes to 73×11 minutes. In each episode, Rex, Unicorn, Komodo, Sasquatch and Mouse leave their island-in-the-sky …

LOS ANGELES: Engine Entertainment has entered into a partnership with Twentieth Television and QED International for the new U.S. syndicated series Pt Dume, from Baywatch creator Gregory Bonann. Engine will handle the worldwide distribution outside of the U.S., and will …