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LONDON: ITV Studios Global Entertainment has taken on the distribution rights for the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV-movie portfolio. The made-for-TV movies are produced by Hallmark’s U.S.-based production company for broadcast in prime time on CBS. The portfolio ITV Studios Global …

LOS ANGELES: Three new movies have been added to the catalogue of MarVista Entertainment for MIPTV, including the romantic comedy Lost in Love. Matthew Modine stars in Lost in Love, which features a modern-day treasure hunt for a mystical relic …

MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company in India has unveiled plans for its first locally developed studio project aimed specifically at Southern Indian audiences, an as-yet-unnamed epic fantasy adventure. Production on the film began in November 2009 and it’s slated for …

HARRINGTON PARK: Janson Media has acquired the worldwide all-media rights to the movie The Impossible Spy, which tells the true story of the Israeli spy Elie Cohen. John Shea and Eli Wallach star in the film, about Cohen’s mission in …

MONTREAL: Telefim Canada has named Carolle Brabant, who is currently the director of administration and corporate services, as its new executive director. Brabant has worked with Telefilm Canada for the past 20 years in various capacities. “I am honored that …

NEW YORK: Mattel and AMC have teamed up with Lionsgate to launch four Barbie collector Mad Men dolls, to be available for consumers in July.  Designed by Barbie designer Robert Best, the Mad Men Barbie doll line features series’ characters Don Draper, …

LONDON: The U.S. version of Wall to Wall’s original format Who Do You Think You Are?, which premiered on NBC on March 5, has been sold by Outright Distribution into eight territories. Australia’s Nine Network and New Zealand’s Prime have licensed …

NEW YORK: At its annual upfront presentation, Nickelodeon announced a raft of new programming that will be joining the network’s 2010-11 slate, including six fresh series and further seasons of 16 returning hits. The new programs headed to Nickelodeon include …

NEW YORK: Bravo is adding a fifth night of original productions to its schedule, increasing its programming by an additional 20 percent. Series returning to Bravo are The Fashion Show, back for a second season; Million Dollar Listing, in its …

BURBANK/ENGLEWOOD: Starz Entertainment and Disney-ABC Domestic Television have signed an new, exclusive long-term agreement for the theatrical releases from The Walt Disney Studios through 2015. The previous output deal was set to run through 2012. The extension provides Starz with …