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CANNES: Eastern European, Middle Eastern and Asian viewers have already fallen in love with Turkish drama series, according to Ozlem Ozsumbul, the head of sales and acquisitions at Kanal D. The company is hoping to reach new territories with its high-quality Turkish productions as well. To further these efforts, Kanal …

CANNES: An emotional roller coaster is how Michael Oesterlin, the executive VP of international sales at Tele München Group, describes the mini-series The Other Wife. “We expect more than the usual interest in our high-quality drama mini-series The Other Wife due to the outstanding cast,” Oesterlin says. Rupert Everett stars …

CANNES: The optimism is high at Cineflix Rights, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary.   “We have found the buying market to be very active across the second and third quarters of the year, so we anticipate a positive environment in Cannes,” says Chris Bonney, the CEO of rights at Cineflix …

CANNES: The series An Idiot Abroad and World’s Scariest have both already been successful sellers for Mentorn International, which is showcasing third seasons of both titles at MIPCOM this week. David Leach, the company’s managing director, notes, “We know there is a strong appetite for more among international buyers,” Leach says. …

CANNES: ORF-Enterprise has been very successful as of late with selling Austrian series throughout Europe, a trend it aims to continue at MIPCOM. The company is looking to build on this momentum with series such as Paul Kemp: No Big Deal. “With Paul Kemp: No Big Deal we believe we …

CANNES: At MIPTV, Panini Media introduced the market to the series Metal Hurlant Chronicles, Jordskott and Signs, and now, at MIPCOM, the company is looking to solidify worldwide sales for this trio of titles.   “MIPCOM 2012 is very important to us, as we plan to strengthen the base of broadcasters …

CANNES: Even though Power only entered the non-scripted-programming arena this year, the company has already amassed 200 hours of diverse factual content to offer, alongside a slate of fiction titles.   The latest product includes Rhino Wars, a one-hour documentary that takes viewers to the dramatic front line of the battle …

CANNES: Event programming has become the hallmark of Tandem Communications over the years, delivering programs such as The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End and mini-series like Labyrinth.   The company continues to deliver on this legacy with its new offerings. “With Ken Follett’s Journey into the Dark Ages, …

CANNES: This year brings much cause for celebration at Daro Film Distribution, as the company is celebrating its 30th birthday.   Its founder, Pierre André Rochat, who serves as president, says that the company puts great care into amassing titles that cater to both the local and the global market simultaneously. …

CANNES: HBO Nordic has entered into an exclusive licensing pact with Starz Media Worldwide Distribution, bringing titles such as Spartacus to the new multiplatform service. HBO Nordic, which serves Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, has scored the exclusive pay-TV and SVOD rights for a host of premium content. The pact …