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UNIVERSAL CITY, October 3: Dan Levine has been promoted to VP of sales strategy and development at NBC Universal International Television Distribution. Based in Los Angeles, Levine reports to Jay McNamara, the senior VP of sales strategy and development. He …

LONDON, October 3: Fremantle Home Entertainment (FHE) has entered into an agreement with DDS Media to develop and produce an interactive DVD game based on the classic game show Strike It Lucky. The DVD, which will be marketed and sold …

HOLLYWOOD, October 3: CBS Paramount International Television has appointed Steven Benson as VP of business affairs, reporting to Susan Akens, the executive VP of business affairs. Benson will work closely with all executives in the division in negotiating distribution deals …

LOS ANGELES, October 3: Under the banner of its Coliseum brand for action-adventure programming, Cookie Jar Entertainment is launching at MIPCOM the animated series Johnny Test. Johnny Test has been airing on Kids’ WB! and was recently picked up for …

BURBANK, October 3: DIC Entertainment has promoted Leila Pirnia to VP of global brand management, reporting to the company’s head of global sales, Nancy Fowler. Pirnia will oversee a group of global brand managers at DIC to guide the strategic …

LONDON, October 3: Titles from the Power Thrillers TV movies strand as well as a slate of big-budget mini-series highlight Power’s offerings for MIPCOM, where the British producer/distributor will be relocating to a new stand on the fourth floor. The …

SINGAPORE, October 3: Ian Stewart has been appointed to the newly created position of VP of research and planning at MTV Networks Asia Pacific. Stewart returns to MTV after having most recently served as the global head of Trend Research …

KNOXVILLE, October 3: Lifestyle content specialist Scripps Networks will be offering buyers at MIPCOM a catalogue of more than 800 hours of high-definition programming culled from Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living. The slate covers …

NEW YORK, October 3: With programming culled from the A&E Network and The History Channel, AETN International will be offering more than 300 hours of content to buyers in Cannes, spanning real-life series as well as documentary series and specials …

LOS ANGELES, October 3: MarVista Entertainment is presenting a $50-million programming slate at MIPCOM, spanning prime-time series, TV movies and kids’ fare. The company is showcasing eight new TV movies for the international market, led by Past Sins, in which …