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CANNES: The three-part series Kids on Speed?, a highlight from ABC Commercial, follows four families struggling to cope with children suspected of having or diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also focuses on a clinical psychologist who believes his cutting-edge intervention program can change their lives. The ABC …

CANNES: Romantic dramas are what ABS-CBN International Distribution is pushing for MIPTV, starting with Got to Believe. “It stars the Philippines’ hottest young love team and owes its charm to its unique blend of comedy, magic and interesting plot twists,” says Evelyn Raymundo, the company’s VP of integrated program acquisitions …

SEOUL: K-Pop stars Donghae and Jaekyung are set to star in the fourth season of the medical crime drama Quiz from God, airing on CJ E&M’s OCN channel in South Korea. Donghae, of the boy band Super Junior, will play a researcher fresh from med school who falls for a …

CANNES: NHK Enterprises’ catalogue includes The Origins of Disease, a four-part science series that explores the beginnings of humankind, the origins of illnesses, and reports on the cutting edge of modern-day medicine. Sophisticated Farmers: Leafcutter Ants is part of the company’s Wildlife strand. The installment reveals the tiny yet complex …

LONDON: As of this August, BBC First will debut on Foxtel as the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, featuring such programs as The Musketeers and Call the Midwife. The launch slate includes the recent British hit Peaky Blinders along with The Politician's Husband, single drama …

SYDNEY: Glen Boreham, the chair of Screen Australia, is leaving his post at the end of his term on June 30. Boreham took up the role on July 1, 2008, initially for a three-year period. During that time, he oversaw the merger of three agencies: the previous Australian Film Commission, …

HONG KONG: FOX International Channels Asia has tapped Joon Lee as managing director for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia and Simeon Dawes as managing director for the Middle East. Lee, executive VP of content and communications for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, now takes on oversight for businesses in …

CANNES: There will be more than 25 companies attending MIPTV with the Malaysian delegation, including outfits featuring animation and documentary programming. The Malaysian government has placed a concerted effort on increasing the country’s visibility in the media and entertainment market. The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) has also continued …

NEW YORK/SHANGHAI: Star China has tapped Michel Rodrigue, CEO of The Format People (TFP), to help guide its international programming efforts, following the launch of its Sing My Song property as a global format. Vivian Yin, chief representative of Star China and VP of Starry Productions, stated: “We are delighted …

CANNES: At MIPTV, KOCCA will be representing around 30 Korean companies. The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is dedicated to promoting Korea’s content industry. Part of its remit is to introduce Korean formats to the global market and support their exploitation. KOCCA also helps Korean firms to network with format-related …