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CANNES, October 8: Dori Media Group has scored new deals, worth $2.2 million, on its LaLola and Patito Feo (Ugly Duckling) novelas. The deals were closed by DMG’s fully owned Swiss subsidiaries, Dori Media International and Dori Media Distribution. LaLola, …

LONDON, October 8: IMG Media will distribute a new BBC One series featuring former British Prime Minister Tony Blair talking candidly about his ten years in office. The new 3×1-hour program will air on BBC One in November, and the …

NEW YORK/CANNES, October 8: American Greetings Properties (AGP) has notched up new licensing deals on its Care Bears property in Japan and Australia as it strengthens its focus on nurturing existing characters as well as developing new entertainment brands. AGP, …

LONDON, October 8: 2waytraffic International has acquired the distribution rights in non-English speaking territories to Nippon Television’s (NTV) Japanese game-show format Silent Library, which will be highlighted at MIPCOM this week. The deal covers all territories excluding Japan, the U.K., …

CANNES, October 8: Rai in Italy is the latest broadcaster to come on board for Icon Animation’s girl-skewing animated series Lola & Virginia. “This is a major deal for us,” said Christophe Goldberger, the head of distribution and marketing at …

BUENOS AIRES, October 5: Telefe International will offer new versions of three of its most successful series—Forever Julia, Cool Dad and Final Minute—at MIPCOM. Watch Over Me is the American adaptation of the successful Telefe Contenidos telenovela Forever Julia. This …

STAMFORD, October 5: World Wrestling Entertainment has appointed Michael Lake as president of its WWE Films division, replacing Joel Simon. Lake will report to WWE chairman Vince McMahon, and will be charged with developing theatrical and direct-to-video opportunities for the …

LONDON, October 5: Power will offer up a lineup of new mini-series, contemporary action series and a range of TV movies at MIPCOM. On Power’s slate is the action thriller XIII: The Conspiracy; Pinocchio, a big-budget adaptation of one of …

LONDON, October 5: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) will be at MIPCOM this year with a diverse crop of programming that includes the eco-friendly documentary series Big Ideas for a Small Planet and the new scripted drama adaptation Fanny Hill, alongside returning …

MUNICH, October 5: SevenOne International will be presenting a range of programs at MIPCOM, including more than 50 new titles spanning all genres. This also marks the first time that the ProSiebenSat.1 Group´s international programming sales company also represents the …