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NEW YORK: RHI Entertainment has clinched a deal with NBC for two summer productions, Meteor and The Storm, and has lined up SCI FI Channel as a partner on Riverworld, Phantom and Alice for its 2009-2010 season.  "In this and any media market environment, as networks contemplate …

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Seasons two through four of Criss Angel Mindfreak have been sold by AETN International to AXN Beyond, a spin-off channel from AXN Asia. The show features stunt performer Criss Angel as he blends illusion and reality, pushing creative, …

HILVERSUM: For the first time, Endemol has acquired the rights to an entire third-party program slate, taking on a host of factual entertaiment, documentaries and entertainment series from British producer Spun Gold. Of this slate, two titles will be available …

MILAN: One of China’s leading children’s publishing houses, 21st Century, is set to roll out 60 titles in the Geronimo Stilton book series, after inking a deal with Italy’s Atlantyca Entertainment. The Geronimo Stitlton stories focus on the life and adventures …

LONDON: Dutch broadcaster VPRO has signed on for its own version of the BBC’s hit ’80s British political comedy Yes Minister, which has already been adapted in India and Turkey. S&V Fiction will make 11 episodes of the series, Sorry, …

LONDON: Among the highlights on Zodiak Entertainment’s slate for MIPTV is the prime-time family talent show Parenti Talenti. The show features two families battling it out over one hour in a variety of challenges designed to showcase their talents. The …

HARRINGTON PARK: The international distribution rights for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant and the 2009 Miss USA Pageant have been awarded to Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI), which will be offering both events at MIPTV. From The Miss Universe Organization, …

NEW YORK: World Screen has launched the digital edition of its MIPTV issue, featuring among others, a special report on the Game Changers—the companies and executives that are changing the way content is developed, produced and broadcast. To view the digital editions …

HONG KONG/SEOUL/MUMBAI: STAR is working with Korea’s CJ Home Shopping to launch a home-shopping network in India. The 50/50 joint venture will see the rollout STAR-CJ in the second half of this year. “With a population of 1.1 billion, India offers a …

BEVERLY HILLS/OTTAWA: Televix Entertainment has finalized several broadcast deals for Amberwood Entertainment’s CGI animated series RollBots in Central and South America. Since presenting the series to regional broadcasters at NATPE, deals have been secured with Medcom TV in Panama, Televicentro …