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3Pas Studios’ Ben Odell, Wild Sheep Content’s Erik Barmack and In-To-Films’ Ivonne Niño are among the confirmed headline speakers for Create Americas, taking place on January 22 as part of Content Americas.

Vanguard, on offer from Viaplay Content Distribution, tells the story of a media mogul who broke state monopolies and reshaped the media landscape in ways that stretched beyond Sweden.

Highlighting Movistar Plus+ International’s upcoming plans and projects, Rebeca Aguilar Domínguez, distribution manager, says, “Over the coming months, Movistar seeks to continue consolidating its position as one of the most important players at the European level.”

The Mediapro Studio is attending MIPCOM with a lineup spanning fiction, factual and formats.

FOX Entertainment has acquired an equity stake in HOLYWATER, a Ukraine-based leader in the vertical video space.

At MIPCOM, GMA Network aims “to expand the reach of Filipino content, ensure it gains visibility worldwide and turn new opportunities into lasting partnerships,” says Rochella Ann Salvador, assistant VP of the Worldwide Division.

Gráinne McAleer has been appointed as acquisitions editor at RTÉ, reporting to Dermot Horan, director of acquisitions and co-productions, beginning in January.

Electric Entertainment has picked up the exclusive North American distribution rights to the sci-fi thriller The Draw.

Dr. Markus Schäfer, president and CEO of ZDF Studios, outlines the content powerhouse's priorities for MIPCOM, including the World Premiere Screening for Ku’damm 77.

FOX Entertainment Studios (FES) and HarperCollins Productions have entered a two-way, first-look development deal between the studio and the Avon A publishing imprint.